Apply: DRC Head of Programme

By Development Diaries
May 11, 2022

Deadline: 25 May, 2022

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the role of Head of Programme.

DRC provides direct assistance to conflict-affected populations including refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs).

Responsibilities

In coordination with the protection, economic recovery, HDPB and other technical staff, lead the strategic development of DRC’s work in Kenya
Support the country director in drafting, promoting, and rolling out of all DRC-relevant strategic programme and planning documents in broad consultation with all relevant staff
Ensure proper understanding of DRC programmatic approaches and strategies by relevant actors
Ensure high quality technical programme design, implementation and MEAL across all DRC Kenya operations
As an SMT member, manage regular and critical review of the country strategic and action plans and initiate corrective actions/problem-solving if and when needed
Follow up on the results plan and report against its indicators
In close coordination with the country director, represent DRC in key programme relevant meetings with donors, local government authorities, partners, UN agencies and international and local NGOs and various local coordination forums
Support development and review of the country programme emergency preparedness and response plan
Align DRC Kenya programme sectors with the DRC global key sectors as per country needs
Design and implement a resource mobilisation strategy
Manage and develop strong strategic business development to maintain, direct and expand DRC’s current programme portfolio in Kenya
Position DRC Kenya for consortia opportunities, including with private sector partners
Manage the programme technical team to ensure effective support to field teams in design, quality assurance, and consistent application of grant compliance standards/policies
Provide appropriate and timely feedback to the programmes team staff regarding their performance, including annual staff performance appraisals
Identify with the needs and opportunities of staff members for professional development
Support the development of an organisational culture that reflects DRC mandate and values
Promote accountability and high performance, and encourage a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation
Ensure high quality project implementation for DRC projects in line with agreed results, budgets, and work plans
Contribute to regular programme risk analysis and development of mitigation plans in consultation with area managers and technical staff

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Development or a related field
Five years, minimum, of management experience with international NGOs or operational UN agencies, including two years, minimum, of experience in community-level programming
Excellent understanding of displacement issues and related international policies and standards/frameworks
Demonstrated ability to mobilise resources and with donor relations
Proven experience in protection, food security and livelihoods and/or related fields in a management capacity
Proven experience in strategic programme management, proposal writing, project cycle management including budget management, staff management, MEAL and reporting
Experience with requirements of key donors
Experience with commercial contracts and/or private sector partnership will be an advantage
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Fluency in Swahili and Somali will be an added advantage

To apply and for more information, click here.