Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.
The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.
All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.
About the job
• Responsible for the overall operational and programmatic planning, reporting, and implementation to enable DRC to achieve its objectives
• Supervising the base and ensure that DRC procedures are streamlined in the project implementation
• Building relationships with key humanitarian partners and donors and securing funding to expand DRC’s programmes
Geographic scope: This role has a base focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines at base level. The role contributes to the development of base strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks
Responsibilities:
Management
• People management of direct reports (incl. development, performance & recruitment)
• Support and mentor staff members by identifying clear deliverables and providing training
• Support and monitor programme staff planning of activities
• Supervise finance, admin, Human Resources, procurement and logistics ensuring that expenditure is compliant with DRC procedures, donors’ regulation and national legislation
Programming
• Development, coordination, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting to donors and other relevant humanitarian actors
• Supervision and coordination of programme and support staff
• Monitoring of project(s) expenditures
• Conduct assessments and fact-finding missions to set up new or follow-up projects
• Assisting in the preparation of project proposals for external donors and negotiate/defend them, conceptualizing and developing sectoral and local strategies in close co-operation with the Country Director
• Assisting in developing new programme initiatives and fundraising
• Ensure that the programmes are implemented in accordance with DRC standard regulations and operational procedures
• Ensure that at all times contact with beneficiaries, target groups and representatives of authorities is conducted in a sensitive and respectful manner
• Supervise implementation of the projects via monitoring and evaluation
• Ensure adherence to DRC Security procedures according to the DRC Operations Handbook and local security rules.
Representation and coordination
• Cultivate good relations with key humanitarian actors, including UNHCR, INGOs and donors, through regular attendance at technical meetings/clusters and bilateral meetings
• Liaison and close coordination with UN agencies, NGOs, government authorities and non-state actors
• Ensure that timely and quality project narrative reports are provided to the donors on time according to donors requirement
• Represent DRC as required
As Manager the post-holder is responsible for the following:
• Accountable for achieving DRC’s strategic goals and objectives within the area of responsibility
• Accountable for making significant decisions on what the unit does: its purpose, functions and role, and for making commitments and decisions that require the expenditure of significant unit resources.
• Accountable for people management of direct reports, generally at least 3 employees. This includes hiring & firing, objective setting, probation, performance appraisal, development of staff, managing performance, including poor performance, etc.
• Accountable for making sound decisions based on DRC policies, MOPs, standards, and the advice of technical experts in DRC.
Risks Management
• Ensure that budgets are drawn up for all activities, and that costs are kept within budgets, providing a monthly financial summary to the area office to identify and address any financial risks.
• Provide regular, consistently high quality reports on programme and projects by ensuring that proper monitoring is included in all work.
• Manage and monitor the internal systems effectively.
• In coordinating with area manager, ensure effective staff safety procedures and draw up special safety guidelines in the event of serious security risk.
• Actively implement DRC Gender Age and Diversity policies in the recruitment and employment of staff, in also the programme delivering.
• Maintain contact with authorities and other agencies and ensure that DRC complies with relevant legislation and that its activity is understood and publicized.
About you
To be successful in this role we expect you to have the following:
• At least 5 years’ experience in relevant field in an INGO
• Master’s degree in political science, international development, economics or other relevant field
• At least 3 years’ experience with people management
• Substantial work experience in the areas of emergency, camp management, development sector, especially with displaced/refugees communities can substitute education qualification.
• Experience managing field offices
• Experience in project management and proven organizational skills
• Good knowledge of relevant donors
• Experience dealing with national partners and local/government authorities
• Professional background in working with internally displaced persons and/or refugees
• Good experience in training and liaising with national NGOs
• Experience working in multicultural work settings
• Full professional proficiency in English
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ 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 uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
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We offer
Contract length: 1 year
Band: MF.2
Start date: 1/Oct/2021
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.
Application process
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button.
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
Closing date for applications: 7th Sep 2021
Please note: that given the urgency of vacancy the position may be filled before the due date.
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.
DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:
- Professionalism, impact & expertise
- Humanitarian approach & the work we do
- Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
- Culture, values & strong leadership
- Fair compensation & continuous development
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.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/about-us/job-and-career/support-for-job-seekers.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. 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!
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