South
Sudan Regional Response
Sudan Regional Response
Background
DRC
has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since
1997. Using a human rights framework, the DRC Horn and Africa and Yemen (HOAY)
operation focuses mainly on Somalis who are affected by displacement, but also
oversees programmes for IDPs, Refugees, and others affected by displacement in
Kenya, Yemen, Ethiopia and Uganda. DRC aims to create a synergy between the
different hu
has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since
1997. Using a human rights framework, the DRC Horn and Africa and Yemen (HOAY)
operation focuses mainly on Somalis who are affected by displacement, but also
oversees programmes for IDPs, Refugees, and others affected by displacement in
Kenya, Yemen, Ethiopia and Uganda. DRC aims to create a synergy between the
different hu
manitarian aid and development projects in the HOAY – both in terms
of geographical coverage and types of activities implemented in support of
refugees and populations displaced or otherwise affected by conflict,
consequences of climate change and natural hazards in the region.
DRC’s
mandate is driven by three global strategic objectives within the DRC
Assistance Framework including 1) Saving lives and alleviation of immediate
suffering among people affected by conflict, 2) Safeguarding, restoration and
development of livelihoods, and 3) Institutional and organisational change that
contributes to protection of people’s rights and peaceful handling of conflict.
mandate is driven by three global strategic objectives within the DRC
Assistance Framework including 1) Saving lives and alleviation of immediate
suffering among people affected by conflict, 2) Safeguarding, restoration and
development of livelihoods, and 3) Institutional and organisational change that
contributes to protection of people’s rights and peaceful handling of conflict.
DRCs
current regional objective is to support and strengthen a regional protection
framework for displacement affected communities throughout the Horn of Africa
and Yemen. The HOAY Regional office also supports non-operational initiatives,
focusing on mixed migration issues, civil society engagement, and advocacy and
policy influencing on displacement related issues
current regional objective is to support and strengthen a regional protection
framework for displacement affected communities throughout the Horn of Africa
and Yemen. The HOAY Regional office also supports non-operational initiatives,
focusing on mixed migration issues, civil society engagement, and advocacy and
policy influencing on displacement related issues
Purpose
The
Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) Coordinator will have overall responsibility
for the development and coordination of effective FSL interventions related to
the South Sudan crisis in South Sudan, Uganda, Ethiopia and Kenya.
Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) Coordinator will have overall responsibility
for the development and coordination of effective FSL interventions related to
the South Sudan crisis in South Sudan, Uganda, Ethiopia and Kenya.
The
FSL Coordinator will work closely with the Regional team, Country Directors and
Head of Programmes in each country office to develop FSL strategies, lead
and/or support programme design as required, and provide quality assurance
through regular engagement with field staff at project locations and
monitoring. The FSL Coordinator will not line manage FSL field staff directly,
but will provide technical guidance and assist with capacity building.
FSL Coordinator will work closely with the Regional team, Country Directors and
Head of Programmes in each country office to develop FSL strategies, lead
and/or support programme design as required, and provide quality assurance
through regular engagement with field staff at project locations and
monitoring. The FSL Coordinator will not line manage FSL field staff directly,
but will provide technical guidance and assist with capacity building.
The
desired candidate is expected to have senior level management experience and a
demonstrable successful track record of programme development, capacity
building and effective programme implementation. He or she must also be able to
conceptualize and articulate DRC vision and have the strong oral and written
communication skill required to translate the vision into action.
desired candidate is expected to have senior level management experience and a
demonstrable successful track record of programme development, capacity
building and effective programme implementation. He or she must also be able to
conceptualize and articulate DRC vision and have the strong oral and written
communication skill required to translate the vision into action.
Experience
and understanding of refugee and displacement issues is an advantage and
ideally the candidate will have a good understanding of the region and/or from
other similar protection situations.
and understanding of refugee and displacement issues is an advantage and
ideally the candidate will have a good understanding of the region and/or from
other similar protection situations.
Responsibilities
- Ensure
high quality and timely market, food security, and livelihood assessments
of humanitarian needs and provide prioritized recommendations for program
interventions to the Regional team and Country Programmes. - Design
effective response programs in food security, agriculture and livelihood
strengthening, with an emphasis on cross-sectoral program responses and
strategy, in coordination with country teams. - Draft
technical proposals and budgets for international donors, work in close
collaboration with DRC grants and finance staff to finalize proposals and
respond to any requests for additional information - Select
and implement appropriate monitoring systems; ensure consistent reporting
and analysis of results to enhance program effectiveness and quality - Represent
and coordinate with other agencies, local government, donors and other
stakeholders to promote deliver of best practice humanitarian assistance. - Provide
technical support on cash or voucher programming design and
implementation, market strengthening, and internal collaboration among
operational and programmatic stakeholders involved in cash/voucher
programming to existing country programs remotely and through in-country
visits or short-term deployments - Assist
in the development and launch of new technical policy, procedures and
training materials - Facilitate
and/or participate in relevant meetings, workshops, seminars and
trainings; support technical coordinators from other sectors to apply a
livelihoods and market-sensitive lens to cross-sectoral assessments and
program design - Build
DRC staff capacity in the utilization of economic recovery methodologies
and resources, including cash transfer programming, market analysis,
Minimum Standards for Economic Recovery in Emergencies, and the Livestock
Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS) and other relevant
methodologies. - Provide
technical support as needed to existing country programs remotely and
through in-country visits and short-term deployments
Reporting
Arrangements
Arrangements
Reports
to Deputy Regional Director with extensive collaboration with Country
Directors, Heads of Programmes and livelihood staff in programme areas
to Deputy Regional Director with extensive collaboration with Country
Directors, Heads of Programmes and livelihood staff in programme areas
Person
Specifications
Specifications
- Undergraduate
degree, in food security, agriculture, nutrition or related field and
technical accreditation or equivalent (Masters degree preferred) - At
least five years’ experience managing technical projects including at
least two years in emergency/conflict areas - Excellent
understanding of food security and livelihoods technical concepts and
experience conducting detailed market, food security, livelihood, and
protection needs assessments. - Demonstrated
ability to work across functions and sectors to design and implement
high-quality market-based programming, and in-depth knowledge of supply
chain and financial management and controls of cash and/or voucher
programs. - Superior
internal and external communication and coordination capabilities and
excellent team management skills. - Demonstrated
ability to communicate technical expertise and standards and implement
best practice approaches to implementing rapid, consistent, high quality
emergency projects as well as protracted displacement situations - Experience
managing donor funded programs and grants; including staff management,
budget oversight, monitoring and evaluation systems, and technical input
to proposal-budget development and donor reports. - Fluent
and articulate in spoken and written English. - Experienced
with conflict related displacement issues
Terms
and Conditions
and Conditions
Availability:
1 June 2015
1 June 2015
Duty
station: Kampala Uganda, with frequent travel to programme locations in South
Sudan, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Kenya
station: Kampala Uganda, with frequent travel to programme locations in South
Sudan, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Kenya
Duration:
One year with possibility of extension, subject to funding.
One year with possibility of extension, subject to funding.
Contract:
Level A9. Salary, benefits and other conditions are offered in accordance with
DRC’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under
Vacancies.
Level A9. Salary, benefits and other conditions are offered in accordance with
DRC’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under
Vacancies.
Commitments
DRC
has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global
accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the
achievement of this framework.
has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global
accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the
achievement of this framework.
About
DRC
DRC
The
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian
organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than twenty
five countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and
internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable
solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian
principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on
Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian
organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than twenty
five countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and
internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable
solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian
principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on
Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.
The
protection and assistance to conflict affected population is provided within a
long-term, regional and rights-based approach in order to constitute a coherent
and effective response to the challenges posed by today’s conflicts. Assistance
consists of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support to
return and repatriation as well as promotion of long-term solutions to displacement
and its causes. In addition, support and capacity building of local and
national authorities and NGOs form an integral part of DRC’s work.
protection and assistance to conflict affected population is provided within a
long-term, regional and rights-based approach in order to constitute a coherent
and effective response to the challenges posed by today’s conflicts. Assistance
consists of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support to
return and repatriation as well as promotion of long-term solutions to displacement
and its causes. In addition, support and capacity building of local and
national authorities and NGOs form an integral part of DRC’s work.
Qualified
candidates are invited to access the full job description and the requirements
for this position under vacancies at www.drc.dk. Please submit applications online here by 27 April 2015.
candidates are invited to access the full job description and the requirements
for this position under vacancies at www.drc.dk. Please submit applications online here by 27 April 2015.
Only
motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required
qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only
applications will not be considered and email applications sent directly to DRC
offices will not be considered.
motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required
qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only
applications will not be considered and email applications sent directly to DRC
offices will not be considered.
For
further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our
website www.drc.dk
further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our
website www.drc.dk
If
you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process,
please contact job@drc.dk
you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process,
please contact job@drc.dk