Deadline: 01 July, 2021
Location: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the role of Food Security and Economic Recovery Coordinator.
DRC provides direct assistance to conflict-affected populations including refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs).
Responsibilities
- Define the strategy and positioning of the Food Security and Economic Recovery technical department (SARE)
- Ensure continuous analysis of the food security situation
- Coordinate the identification of SARE needs
- Formulate project proposals according to the established strategy
- Promote the development and inclusion of innovative and relevant approaches for the country
- Ensure the strategic link between SARE programmes but also with other DRC intervention sectors including Protection and RVA/CP
- Ensure technical coordination with the regional office
- Develop programme monitoring tools
- Technically support the implementation of projects
- Control quality and monitoring in the field to ensure that the services provided to beneficiaries follow DRC standards
- Monitor the implementation of the programmes according to the planned results and activities
- Support project managers in the financial monitoring of expenses related to the SARE sector
- Contribute to the development and review of activity reports, needs analysis and contracts for the SARE component
- Promote capitalisation, technical development and research within the department
- Explore avenues for funding and collaboration with other partners
- Work closely with the head of programmes and the grant department to develop quality project proposals and budgets
- Conduct regular evaluations to inform the development of projects that best meet needs
- Ensure the direct technical supervision of the SARE sector project managers and participate in the definition of objectives and the performance evaluation of the SARE sector project managers/team leaders
- Provide training and capacity building for SARE sector teams
- Develop the standard tools and procedures necessary for a qualitative implementation of SARE programmes
- Share and communicate on DRC projects with the various partners
- Ensure the active participation of DRC in national sector coordination, technical platforms and develop sector partnerships
- Ensure the development of partnerships with national and international NGOs, state services and all other institutions in connection with the country strategy
- Contribute to DRC’s strategic objectives in its area of responsibility
- Make key decisions on the functioning and positioning of the department
- Make decisions on the management of the resources of the department
- Make decisions based on DRC policies and standards, and advise other DRC sector experts on SARE and cash transfers
- Communicate proactively with the director of programmes and the SARE regional coordinator on the challenges of the department
Requirements
- Five years, minimum, of experience in food security and economic recovery in an international NGO
- Three years, minimum, of team-management experience
- Proven skills in project management and development and technical writing
- Perfect command of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Project development experience
- Experience in a volatile and insecure environment
- Experience in partnering with national partners, authorities/government and UN agencies
- Perfect command of French and professional ability to work with English
To apply and for more information, click here.
Photo source: Danish Refugee Council
