Danish Refugee Council ReDSS Kenya Manager Jobs in Kenya

Danish Refugee Council ReDSS Kenya Manager Jobs in Kenya; The ReDSS Kenya manager will be responsible to lead ReDSS work in Kenya. He/ she will be responsible for the overall management and coordination of ReDSS Kenya Country Unit and for initiating and implementing its strategy, work plan and budget while providing strategic direction and representing ReDSS members in relevant fora and coordination mechanisms.

Responsibilities :

The ReDSS Kenya Manager will

Lead ReDSS Kenya and provide strategic directions and vision

Ensure that ReDSS strategy is delivered with high quality

Development of country strategy, work plans, budgets and fundraise for the unit together with ReDSS members

Ensure internal information sharing and coordination among ReDSS members in Kenya

Line management responsibility: performance management and staff development of staff under his/ her supervision

Ensure strong leadership and clear communication of vision, strategies, procedures and guidelines

Ensure ongoing management and support to facilitate compliance, adequate procedures and processes, timely and quality project implementation and appropriate budget planning and management, and cost efficiency

Coordinate the development of donor applications and reports, as well as ensuring donor compliance and quality control

Develop a common research and learning agenda to address key knowledge and practice gaps in Kenya

Use of solutions programming tools to support joint accountability and analysis to monitor progress and challenges

Lead the implementation and monitoring of the application of the ReDSS learning framework to promote a culture of learning and reflection

Provide oversight and quality assurance in the implementation of ReDSS knowledge management and learning strategy

Coordinate and ensure quality control for capacity development efforts with local authorities and humanitarian and development stakeholder to cooperate in developing integrated approaches for displaced and host communities

Facilitate mentorship and peer learning through the creation of a network of technical people

Coordinate translation of evidence and research into programing and policies guidance including action learning processes with members

Initiate and support policy actions and engagement, based on evidence to improve solutions-oriented policies in Kenya at national and county level

Strengthen policy dialogue through facilitating strategic partnerships and ensuring durable solutions are embedded in national and county-level policies and programs

Provide oversight and quality assurance in the implementation of ReDSS advocacy and policy dialogue strategy

Represent ReDSS Kenya with a diverse range of governmental, humanitarian

and development actors, UN agencies, private sector and academia

Ensure active engagement with displacement affected communities to ensure their ownership and support in order to make solutions lasting, locally relevant and feasible

Experience and Technical competencies (included year of experience)

Minimum 6 years of experience in similar positions involving knowledge management, research, evidence building; analysis and coordination of a consortium of partners

Advanced University degree in social studies, political science, international relations or related field.

Strong knowledge of the socio-economic and political dynamics of the region; more specifically on displacement trends with a demonstrated ability to manage politically sensitive contexts

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 organization

Strong analytical and writing skills with proven experience in producing high quality research and policy briefs with ability to present complex information in a simple and accessible manner

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

Excellent coordination, inter-personal facilitation and communication skills to build trusted relationships with a wide array of humanitarian and development partners, donors, Government agencies, etc.

Good IT 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 to demonstrate high tolerance for change, complexity and unpredictability


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