Danish Refugee Council Jobs in Kenya
Danish Refugee Council Livelihoods Manager Jobs in Kenya
IntroductionThe 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.
Responsibilities
Responsible for day to day design, delivery, and progress against agreed targets of Livelihoods activities managed by DRC Kenya across Mandera County. Lead the implementation of the DRC Kenya livelihoods programme under the BORESHA grant, ensure that lessons learned are fed into the design of activities, with a focus on cost-effectiveness and building a solid evidence base
Responsible for ensuring the timely and quality completion of all Livelihoods technical and financial deliverables and reports for DRC Kenya’s activities in Mandera, in accordance with EU guidelines
Act as DRC Kenya technical livelihoods focal point for Mandera County in field level coordination mechanisms with consortium members and PMU.
Hire, line manage, and ensure the professional development and evaluation process of Livelihoods staff in Mandera, ensuring achievement of project results by setting specific goals and providing continuous performance feedback
Contribute to overall technical direction for the design and implementation of Livelihoods project activities under the BORESHA grant in close coordination with the relevant technical leads of consortium agencies and Technical Working Group members.
Build the capacity of DRC Kenya programme staff to identify, design and implement quality programme activities across Mandera County.
Ensure the use of livelihoods information management systems (where feasible) for programme monitoring and evaluation.
Develop and sustain Livelihoods related relationships with consortium members, relevant GoK and County representatives, other partners, donors, private sector partners and academic institutions.
Integrate multi-sectoral considerations into livelihoods programming, with a particular focus on linkages with DRR, NRM, health, education, and protection mainstreaming.
Participate in the development of Terms of Reference for consultancy work,
and the identification of competent expertise and manage consultants as required.
Promote sustainability of project activities with effective networking, linkages to other programmes, and strengthening community-based organizations and mechanisms
Participate in the development of livelihoods related policy and advocacy positions and support their dissemination.
Qualifications
Relevant university degree in Social Sciences, International Development, International Relations, Law or any other relevant field.
Minimum of 5 years’ of professional experience in food security and livelihoods
Advanced skills in developing and implementing value chain and/or microenterprise/ microfinance/ livelihoods programs in a management capacity.
Experience with programme implementation in rural areas of Kenya, previous experience in the ASALs a plus
Experience with program assessment and design
Experience managing complex activities involving coordination with multiple project partners
Proven experience in programme design and management, including budget expenditure, donor relations, reporting, proposal writing, staff management, and monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
Demonstrated track record of strong donor relationships, specifically EU
Excellent writing and communications skills in English, knowledge of the Somali language a plus
Ability to work as part of a team (multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary and inter-agency)
Ability to build and maintain networks with peers in other agencies
Ability to work in an economically unstable and politically sensitive positions and environment
Ability to travel and to work independently, even in harsh environments
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.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 14th December, 2017
For more information and job application details, see; Danish Refugee Council Livelihoods Manager Jobs in Kenya
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