Background
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and non-profit organization, founded in 1956, that works in more than 35 countries around the world. DRC provides both humanitarian assistance and longer-term development support to respond to the needs of communities affected by acute crisis as well as those in protracted displacement situations. DRC has been operating in Kenya since 2005, where we assist refugees and displacement-affected communities in Dadaab, Kakuma, Kalobeyei, Nairobi and Mombasa through protection and livelihoods activities to enhance their self-reliance and expand opportunities for a dignified life. The conflict-reduction arm of DRC, the Danish Demining Group (DDG) has been active in Mandera supporting peace and security through a community-based approach, since 2015.

In August 2017, a DRC-led consortium of four agencies (DRC, World Vision International, WYG, and CARE) was awarded a 14 million euro EU Trust Fund grant to design and implement a cross-border programme on the Kenya-Somalia-Ethiopia border. The objective of the grant is to support stability and contribute to better migration management as well as addressing the root causes of de-stabilisation, forced displacement and irregular migration, in particular by promoting resilience, economic and equal opportunities, security and development, and addressing human rights abuses. The consortium’s BORESHA programme will aim to mitigate the humanitarian and development impact of the compound threats of instability, climate shocks, demographic pressure, environmental degradation, and socio-economic marginalization in the border area.
Purpose

Based in Nairobi with regular travel to field locations, the Head of Programme Management Unit has the overall technical and management responsibility for implementation of a three-year EUTF-funded programme across Mandera, Kenya, Dollo Ado, Ethiopia and Gedo, Somalia. The consortium undertaking the implementation is led by DRC, in partnership with CARE, World Vision International and WYG. The Head will provide strategic guidance and leadership to the PMU, and will assume responsibility for determining specific programme design, delivery, progress against the approved work plan, reporting against the monitoring plan, and overall performance of implementing agencies. The Head of PMU will ensure overall planning, implementing, and managing of the project, and establish the MEL framework to assure progress towards achieving project goals and objectives.

He/she will ensure timely delivery of planned results, within budget, oversee adherence to applicable policies including security guide and manage the capacity building of project staff, advance and coordinate the project with internal and external stakeholders including local government and the donor, contribute to planning, coordination and learning within the consortium and DRC as a whole. As part of the DRC Senior Management Team, the Head of Programme Management Unit may have responsibilities as part of the regional initiatives in East Africa and Yemen such as development or review of durable solutions strategies.

Responsibilities and Tasks:
The Head of Programme Management Unit refers to and works in close collaboration with the Country Directors of each of the implementing agencies but will report directly to the Country Director of DRC Kenya? Specific responsibilities include:
• Provide overall leadership and management, and general technical direction, for the design and implementation of project activities, in close coordination with consortium agency technical staff
• Responsible for, delivery, and progress against agreed targets of the project across all implementing agencies
• Responsible for managing the timely and quality completion of all programme technical administrative financial deliverables and reports in accordance with EU guidelines and DRC rules
• Ensure a shared project vision and an adaptive ‘theory of change’ (based on continuous learning from the programme) amongst staff and across all implementing agencies
• Serve as the principal liaison with and build effective working relationships with the EU, PACT, IGAD, FAO and government counterparts, local partners, communities and other relevant stakeholders
• Oversee the establishment of effective project reporting, monitoring evaluation and learning, financial management, and personnel and procurement mechanisms
• Integrate strong visibility for EUTF into programme outcomes
• Develop partnerships in the humanitarian and development community and coordinate with authorities at Country and County/district Government levels.
• Plan and lead quarterly consortium Project Steering Committee meetings and Technical Working Group meetings, and oversee implementation of corrective measure.
• Promote sustainability of project activities with effective networking, linkages to other programmes, capacity building of key project staff, and strengthening community-based organizations and mechanisms
• Manage a team of PMU staff, including participating in the hiring, professional development and evaluation process, ensuring achievement of project results by setting specific goals and providing continuous performance feedback.

Qualifications:
• Relevant university degree (Master or Post graduate), in Social Sciences, International Development, International Relations, Law or other relevant field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ of professional experience relevant for the successful implementation of cross-border programmes
• Experience in managing complex activities involving coordination with multiple project partners
• Proven experience in programme design and management, including budget expenditure, proposal writing, staff management, and monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
• Proven experience in Livelihoods, Resilience, Natural Resource Management and/or related fields in a management capacity.
• Demonstrated track record of strong donor relationships, specifically EU
• Experience living and/or working in East Africa and/or in fragile environments preferred
• Communication Skills: Excellent writing and verbal skills in English.
• Adaptability and flexibility: Ability to manage a large workload and multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Work style: Highly organized team player, pro-active and with demonstrated strong personal initiative and decision making ability. Proven solid analytical and problem solving skills.
Personal competencies
• Leadership skills, including ability to build and motivate a team and willingness to deal with challenges.
• Political and cultural sensitivity, including ability to adapt well to local cultures.
• Striving for excellence: focus on reaching results in a fast paced environment
• Collaborating: lead initiatives and processes by involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
• Taking the lead: take ownership and initiative while setting high standards
• Communicating: listen to other stakeholders and staff; and you communicate concisely and persuasively
• Demonstrating integrity: act in line with DRC’s vision and values.
• Demonstrated successful experience working within a complex security environment is preferred.

Position Description
Location: Nairobi
Reports to: Country Director, Kenya
Supervises: Senior Project Coordinator, MEL Coordinator, Finance Coordinator, Project Assistant, Grants Coordinator (30%)
Posting details:
Availability: 1 October 2017
Duty Station: Nairobi, with frequent travel to project sites in North Eastern Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia
Contract: For Expatriates; Salary and conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Global Expatriates (available at www.drc.ngo under Vacancies). This position is graded as A11– Unaccompanied.For qualified National staff the terms of employment will be in accordance with DRC terms for National staff.
For Expatriates; Salary and conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Global Expatriates (available at www.drc.ngo under Vacancies). This position is graded as A11– Unaccompanied.For qualified National staff the terms of employment will be in accordance with DRC terms fo National staff.
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 (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html).

HOW TO APPLY:
Application Process
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications which should include a 1-page cover letter clearly stating their motivation and qualifications and a CV. Applications should include contact details of three professional referees who have supervised the candidate in the last five years. One referee must be the applicant’s most recent manager. Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.
We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. Applications should be sent no later than: 28th September, 2017
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk
Danish Refugee Council does not charge any kind of fee at any stage of the recruitment process nor does it use recruitment agents.

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