Deadline: 10 November, 2023
Location: Mogadishu, Somalia
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has announced a vacancy for the role of Country Programme Manager.
DRC provides direct assistance to conflict-affected populations including refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs).
Responsibilities
- Take the lead in the representation of the ReDSS Somalia unit (RSU) with all stakeholders
- Ensure strong leadership and clear communication of vision, strategies, procedures and guidelines
- Provide overall guidance and support in the process of evidence generation and translation
- Cultivate and encourage a positive, innovative and mutually supportive team spirit amongst the RSU team
- Translate the ReDSS strategy into relevant interventions that can be implemented in Somalia
- Develop, monitor, review, and report on ReDSS Somalia unit’s work plan and key deliverables
- Advise the ReDSS regional manager of strategic opportunities to further the ReDSS overall goal in Somalia based on the changes in the operating context
- Take the lead in the review of the results of the implementation of the ReDSS strategy in Somalia and provide actionable recommendations on what needs to be improved
- Contribute and support the development, implementation, review, and reporting of the RSU’s evidence generation and translation plans
- Contribute and support the development of concept notes for research and capacity development interventions
- Support the RSU in conducting learning events and training sessions
- Support the RSU to develop briefs, reports, and other evidence-generation and translation tools to influence policies and programme interventions relevant to durable solutions
Requirements
- Six years, minimum, of experience in similar positions involving knowledge management, research, evidence building; analysis, and coordination of a consortium of partners
- Strong knowledge of the socio-economic and political dynamics of the region
- Strong experience in translating evidence and research into programming and policy guidance
- Solid experience in capacity development of a wide range of actors, including adult learning, mentoring and coaching, training of trainers, and impact monitoring of capacity development activities
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organisation
- Candidates with lived experience of displacement are encouraged to apply
- Strong analytical and writing skills with proven experience in producing high-quality research and policy briefs and the ability to present complex information in a simple and accessible manner
- Excellent coordination, interpersonal facilitation, and communication skills to build trusted relationships with various humanitarian and development partners, donors, government agencies, etc
- Good I.T. command, close familiarity with the maintenance and management of template-style websites, and experience of applying ICT (information communications technology) to knowledge management
- Flexibility, proactive engagement, ability to work under pressure, and a high tolerance for change, complexity and unpredictability
To apply and for more information, click here.
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