Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Regional Project Coordinator
Background: The
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing relief and development services
in the Horn of Africa since 1997.
Using
a human rights framework, the DRC East Africa and Great Lakes (EAGL) operation
focuses on people who are affected by displacement, including refugees,
internally displaced, migrants, and host communities in Burundi, Ethiopia,
Djibouti, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan,
Tanzania and Uganda.
DRC
is implementing a large scale-up project to respond to the drought in the Horn
of Africa and contribute to famine prevention efforts.
At
the current time the project will specifically be implemented in Kenya, Somalia
and Ethiopia, with some displacement research extending into Djibouti.
Overall
purpose of the role
Reporting
to the Chief of Party, the Project Coordinator (PC) will be responsible for the
planning, management and oversight of delivery of all project activities,
ensuring quality control, and the overall responsiveness of the assistance.
The PC will be responsible for ensuring country delivery teams and mechanisms are fit for purpose, providing day-to-day solutions to operational challenges and closely tracking project deliverable.
The
PC will serve as a key member of project leadership alongside the Chief of
Party (COP), and will therefore also be responsible for team management,
project governance, reporting, award management, code of conduct compliance,
and risk.
This
position is subject to confirmation of funding, anticipated start date is 15
March and the successful candidate must be able to deploy with 15 days’ notice.
Responsibilities:
· Substantially
coordinate the work of the project’s support functions, especially finance, to
implement compliant and efficient processes in line with donor and DRC requirements;
· In
coordination with the Chief of Party (COP) and Deputy COP (DCOP), consult on
the project workplan and associated activity-based budgets (ABB);
· Support
the coordination and communication between the project team and the DRC Country
Offices to ensure optimal cooperation and collaboration so that project is
supported, integrated, and follows all applicable DRC policies and processes;
· Lead
the development and submission of compliant project financial reporting,
including ensuring reporting is supported by all required evidence and
documentation of output achievements and navigating country, regional and HQ
processes for approvals, documentation, submissions and payments;
· Ensure
project’s and partner compliance with terms and conditions of award;
· Develop,
roll out and maintain the project financial management system, prioritising
best practices including overseeing the set-up and management of project’s
finances in DRC Dynamics, including serving as Budget Holder;
· With
the oversight and support of the COP and DCOP, manage the development and
submission of any budget amendment requests, including coordinating requested
changes from all project partners subcontractors;
· When
assigned, take responsibility for implementing specific risk mitigation
measures outlined in the EMP Risk Matrix; and
· Support
project leadership to prepare and submit programmatic reports for the donor and
DRC as required.
About
you
In
this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:
· Striving
for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient
process.
· Collaborating:
You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
· Taking
the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
· Communicating:
You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
· Demonstrating
integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.
Qualifications
and Experience
· Minimum
bachelor’s degree in in relevant field.
· 3-5
years’ experience in managing the implementation of complex programmes,
including project management
· Experience
of working with large awards
· Excellent
organisational and planning skills
· Proven
ability to work independently, with a clear understanding of risk escalation
requirements
· Proven
ability to propose creative solutions to challenges, and proven ability deliver
results within a flexible and adaptive framework
· Proven
capability in budget and financial management, VFM, and needs-based cost
reduction
· Successful
experience working within culturally and politically diverse teams and
institutions, in a fluid and dynamic environment
· Excellent
written and verbal communication skills, including ability to engage
diplomatically
· Previous
experience in the Horn of Africa or East Africa desirable
Conditions
Contract: Salary
and other conditions are offered in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment
for Staff; Employment band NM F
Duty
station: To be determined – Nairobi, Kenya; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia;
or Mogadishu, Somalia with some travel
Availability: March
2023
Reporting
Line: Chief of Party
Providing
equal opportunities
We
are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on
mutual respect for all employees.
All
applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age,
ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation,
marital status, or any other factor.
At
DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are
and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all
interested candidates to apply.
Promoting
high standards: DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance
to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our
staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional
conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding
against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
DRC
conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the
recruitment process
Application
and CV
Only
motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required
qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered.
DRC
only accepts applications sent via our online-application on THIS LINK.
Please
submit your application and CV in English no later than 28th February 2023.
CVs
will be reviewed on rolling basis, and position might be filled before the
deadline.
