Background
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997 and initially focused assisting those who are displaced by conflict, but now works with all those in the region impacted by displacement. DRC has a presence across the region, and has been working in Ethiopia in 2009 and Djibouti since 2015 to address the needs of refugees, IDPs, host communities, and migrants in those countries. In Ethiopia, DRC has offices in Addis Ababa, Dollo Ado, Gambella, Jijiga, and Shire, and implements projects in numerous refugee camps and host communities as well as along migration pathways, across the country.
DRC, on behalf of a consortium made up of DRC and other NGO partners, is seeking an experienced and innovative Programme Director (PD) based in Ethiopia for an anticipated DFID-funded migration programme that will address irregular migration from and through Ethiopia as well as related issues.
The Position
The DRC-led consortium in Ethiopia is looking for a highly-qualified professional with strong experience in management and displacement programming for the PD position. The PD will be responsible for the overall management and implementation of a multi-year migration programme, as well as providing leadership for the programme consortium in the coordination of programme activities among a diverse group of stakeholders and beneficiaries.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the DRC Ethiopia and Djibouti Country Director, the PD will manage and coordinate the programmatic, technical, logistical, and administrative aspects of the anticipated programme. Specifically, the PD’s responsibilities are expected to include:
Ensuring delivery of the programme’s objectives and accountability to consortium partners and the donor;
Supervising programme progress and coordinating programme activities across Ethiopia;
- Ensuring the programme meets or exceeds agreed targets;
- Leading the overall technical and financial performance of the consortium, including programme planning and budget follow-up;
- Managing the Programme Management Unit (PMU) seated within DRC;
- Recruiting, hiring, and managing consortium-specific staff, consultants, and sub-contractors as needed to carry out activities;
- Identifying and effectively managing all key risks related to the programme;
- Ensuring Value for Money is mainstreamed across the programme, supporting its incorporation into decision-making, and effectively reported to the donor;
- Ensuring that technical, financial, and administrative activities are carried out according to DFID and DRC's policies and procedures;
- Managing the programme's relationship with local government authorities and other stakeholders;
- Making sure that programme reporting is completed timely and properly;
- Travelling frequently throughout Ethiopia for programme purposes;
- Working closely with the consortium’s Steering Committee made up of consortium partners to ensure that each partner delivers their parts of the programme;
- Guaranteeing that technical inputs from the consortium’s Technical Specialist Unit are used to maintain a high level of programme quality;
- Engaging in frequent, routine communication with the DRC Country Director and partners’ consortium focal points, so they are aware of both progress and potential issues; and
- Representing the consortium in local, national, and international meetings and events as appropriate.
In this position, you will also be 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.
Reporting
The Programme Director reports directly to DRC’s Country Director for Ethiopia and Djibouti.
Qualifications
To be successful as PD, you must have:
- An advanced degree in a related field, such as international relations, programme management, migration, human rights, law, or social sciences;
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience working in international humanitarian and/or development aid, preferably with displaced populations, and with at least three (3) years being in a PD or Deputy PD position or its equivalent;
- Proven ability to manage consortia with extensive experience managing multi-agency programmes;
- Demonstrated experience in managing large multi-location programmes in complex operating environments;
- Comprehensive understanding of DFID donor requirements, Value for Money and DFID results agenda;
- Robust analytical and strategic planning skills;
- Strong experience in management of finance and budget monitoring, financial forecasting, and risk management;
- Demonstrable track record of meeting or exceeding programme targets, whilst maintaining technical quality;
- Highly diplomatic with excellent political awareness and understanding;
- High-level communications and interpersonal skills;
- A demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with host governments, donors, partners, local organizations, and other stakeholders; and
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
Additional preferred background experience:
- Technical expertise and experience in migration, protection, and/or livelihoods programming;
- Previous experience in the Horn of Africa or East Africa desirable with experience in Ethiopia preferred;
- Experience managing DFID contracts.
Conditions
Contract: DRC will offer the successful applicant a 24-month renewable contract, conditional on secured funding. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DRC’s current Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.ngo under Vacancies for the same. This position will be placed at level A11 for expatriates or an equivalent level for national staff.
Please note that this PD position is contingent upon successfully obtaining donor funding for this programme.
Availability: Expected to start between May and June 2017
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (This is a non-accompanied position)
General Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework.
For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.
We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies.
Please forward the application and CV, in English through the online application on www.drc.ngo under vacancies no later than 19 December, 2016.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk
This is a re-advertisement, candidates who had applied need not re-apply
