Background
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than thirty 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.
Danish Demining Group (DDG) is the demining unit of the DRC that focuses on human security programming. DDG strives to identify safety and security needs from the perspective of those living with conflict and to help them find non-violent solutions. These go beyond traditional mine action activities which reduce the threat posed by explosive remnants of war. Through Armed Violence Reduction (AVR) projects we engage communities in seeking out durable solutions to local security problems.
DRC and DDG have worked in Libya since August 2011 in the fields of humanitarian response, mixed migration and mine action. DRC has offices in Tripoli, Sabha, and in Tunis and Zarzis in Tunisia.
DDG began implementing an AVR project in Sabha, Libya in 2013 to build the capacity of local authorities and the community to deal with the effects of armed violence. Since July 2014, DDG has been running the project “Border Communities at Risk—Supporting Border Security and Management in Ben Guerdane”. The project aimed to build resilience in communities and trust between residents of border areas and security providers in order to counter the destabilizing effect of illicit cross border trade in Ben Guerdane, Tunisia. Donor funding has now been awarded for a 6 month project in Ben Guardene and Dehiba (Tunisia), as part of DDG’s longer-term AVR programming.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership for DDG’s Armed Violence Reduction work in Tunisia
- Negotiate the elements of the project with local officials and community leaders
- Recruit and help to induct and train national project staff
- Monitor the performance of project staff and provide coaching and feedback
- Plan and lead the implementation of all project activities
- Develop realistic workplans which focus on achieving tangible results within a short timeframe
- Develop a rigorous Monitoring and Evaluation plan and ensure its implementation
- As principal budget holder for the project, plan and monitor expenditure, ensuring accountability
- Coordinate effectively with other sector managers as part of an integrated Stabilisation programme
- Draft interim and final project reports and provide briefings for donors and stakeholders as needed
- Devise future AVR project plans and funding proposals based on experience from the pilot project
- Contribute to the management of safety and security by adhering to established protocols
- Other reasonable tasks as requested by the DDG Program / Operations Manager
Reporting to:
DDG Program / Operations Manager
Responsible for:
Senior Project Officer / Coordinator
Qualifications
- A postgraduate qualification in peace studies, political science or related field;
- Extensive experience of working on issues related to conflict reduction, community-based approaches, and awareness raising;
- At least 3 years’ experience of project management including staff management and monitoring and evaluation;
- Excellent drafting and communication skills in English. Knowledge of French and Arabic an advantage;
- Experience of management of project finances;
- Experience of working in complex and politically-sensitive contexts, and excellent political judgement;
- A team player: able to demonstrate a constructive, cooperative and problem-solving approach;
- Experience of working in insecure environments and of security management;
- High degree of computer literacy;
- We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, irrespective of nationality, race, gender or age.
Conditions
Availability: latest 1 September 2015
Duty station: Zarzis with frequent travel to Ben Guardene and Dehiba, no R&R policy applies.
Contract: An initial contract until 29 February 2016 is offered and will be extendable subject to funding and performances.
Salary and conditions in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. The position will be placed at salary level A11.
Further information
You are welcome to contact Lene Rasmussen, DDG Regional Manager MENA, at lene.rasmussen@drc.dk for more information about the position.
Please note that applications are not to be sent to Lene Rasmussen; we only accept applications sent online viawww.drc.dk under Vacancies > Current vacancies > AVR Project Manager, Libya.Applications sent directly to Lene Rasmussen will not be considered.
For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk.
Commitments
DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html).
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:
Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered. Please provide references, but do not attach any written recommendations.
We only accept applications online on www.drc.dk > Vacancies > AVR Project Manager, Libya (click on the vacancy, then on “Apply” at the bottom of the window that opens).
Please submit your application no later than 31st July 2015.
We only accept applications online on www.drc.dk > Vacancies > AVR Project Manager, Libya (click on the vacancy, then on “Apply” at the bottom of the window that opens).
Please submit your application no later than 31st July 2015.
If you are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk
