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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.
Project Background
The Danish Refugee Council (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 (COP), the Country Project Lead (CPL) is responsible for achievement of the project’s intended results in their country of responsibility and that the country response is effective and agile. The CPL will play a key role in ensuring project coherence and integrated visions, reinforcing project governance and working collaboratively with senior DRC staff to develop timely solutions and adaptation. S/he will serve as the country focal point for responsible for risk management of the programme as well ensuring robust and meaningful programme learning and adaptation is embedded.
Key responsibilities
About you
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
. Desirable:
Conditions
Contract: This position is subject to confirmation of funding and it’s for one year with possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and other conditions are offered in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment; Employment band M-E2
Availability: Anticipated start date is 15 March and the successful candidate must be able to deploy
with 15 days’ notice
Duty station: 1 per the following location: Nairobi, Kenya; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; and Mogadishu, Somalia with frequent travel with frequent travel
Reporting Line: Chief of Party
Key Stakeholders:
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 form on www.drc.ngo under job.
Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 28th February, 2023
Full Time
$96k-125k (estimate)
05/19/2023
06/23/2024