Background
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and its specialist human security unit, Danish Demining Group (DDG), have worked in Sudan since 2004 and in present-day South Sudan since 2006. Initially, the ‘sister branches’ worked completely independently but, since July 2012, DRC and DDG have been fully merged in South Sudan for two reasons: To ensure cost efficiencies and to harness the strengths of both programmes which during situations of emergency and recovery address the rights to security, protection, basic needs, and community driven recovery.
Purpose
DDG’s Programme Officer is a central position in the operation, as s/he is the main Juba-based focal point for everything relating to DDG’s portfolio and links field and Juba, and Juba with CPH HQs. The purpose of the position is to ensure that DDG South Sudan develops its Mine Action and Armed Violence Reduction programme according to identified needs, and ensure that funding is available to carry out the proposed activities. Furthermore the Programme Officer will, in close collaboration with DRC focal point, ensure that all contractual and grant management deadlines and requirements are fulfilled. In order to fulfil those tasks and ensure the sharing of program information, the Programme Officer will serve as the link between DDG field staff and the Juba country office, and between the country office and the Copenhagen HQs.
Management
The Programme Officer reports directly to DDG’s Operations Manager (OM)/ Officer in charge and in the absence of the OM to DRC/DDG’s Country Director. The Programme Officer will work directly with DDG Technical Field Managers, DDG M&E Officer as well as all DRC Department representatives.
Specific duties
The specific responsibilities of the Programme Officer position are, but not limited to:
- Responsible for furnishing Concept Notes and Proposals for both Mine Action and Armed Violence Reduction programming in close collaboration with the Operations Manager for both DDG stand-alone programmes and DRC/DDG integrated programmes.
- Analyse the Armed Violence Reduction programme types from DDG Global unit for suitability in the South Sudan context and develop a country specific framework and accompanying manuals for implementation.
- On a yearly basis facilitate the development of the DDG Strategy for South Sudan, with input from DRC/DDG CD and DDG Operations Manager.
- Ensure programme and operations information is saved in correct formats and stored appropriately (eg. reporting, proposals, strategy documents, progress data) and shared when required to donors, HQs and other recipients.
- Ensure all DDG’s grant budgets are reviewed on a monthly basis by the DRC/DDG finance department, and determine whether spending rates are on track, budget lines are used correctly, and any re-bookings are required.
- Support the Operations Manager as required, e.g. point of Contact for DDG related meetings when Operations Manager is unavailable (e.g. Abyei Coordination meeting, Protection Cluster, NMAA, UNMAS and donor meetings).
- Support the Operations Manager in the DRC/DDG integrated activities, ensuring smooth and effective processes and operations.
- Support the DDG field activities with programme related, logistical and admin support as required and in cooperation with DRC/DDG support functions. Occasional field visits to support the operational teams will be required to ensure logistical, financial, and administrative support is properly provided to the field operations.
Requirements
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience with humanitarian international NGOs, UN agencies or donor agencies.
- Practical experience of programming in the field of human security, including mine action, armed violence reduction, security sector reform and/or peace-building.
- Proven work experience in programme and support services management and development.
- Proven skills in proposal writing and budgeting.
- Preferably a post-graduate degree in Social Sciences, Law, International Development, International Relations or related areas, or proven work experience in the relevant fields.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
Personal competencies
- Problem-solving attitude and ability to get things done.
- Strong liaison, organisational and communication skills.
- Innovative and creative thinking with strong analytical and reporting skills.
- Political and cultural sensitive, flexible, diplomatic and tactful.
Conditions
Duty station: Juba, South Sudan, with frequent travel to DDG’s project sites. En-suite accommodation in the purpose-built DRC-DDG compound in Juba is provided, as is accommodation at project sites.
Contract: 12 months - with a possibility for extension, subject to funding. Salary and conditions in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates (please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies). This position is offered at salary level A11 and attracts a generous R&R benefit in addition to five weeks of paid annual leave. Start date: As soon as possible
Need further information?
For more details on this position please feel free to contact: DDG Programme and Operations Coordinator, Rune Persson on email: rune.bech.persson@drc.dk
Please note that applications sent directly to Rune Persson will not be considered.
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council and Danish Demining Group, please consult our websites www.drc.dk and www.danishdemininggroup.dk
About DRC
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than twenty five countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.
The protection and assistance to conflict affected population is provided within a long-term, regional and rights-based approach in order to constitute a coherent and effective response to the challenges posed by today’s conflicts. Assistance consists of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support to return and repatriation as well as promotion of long-term solutions to displacement and its causes. In addition, support and capacity building of local and national authorities and NGOs form an integral part of DRC’s work.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested? Then apply for this position here.
All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English. CV only applications will not be considered.
Deadline for applications: July 23rd 2015. Candidates may be selected and interviewed prior the closing date due to the urgency of the position.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contactjob@drc.dk
