About DRC The 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 is one of the largest protection actors in Kenya, actively coordinating and advocating for improving the protective environment for refugees and host communities. DRC implements Protection monitoring, Child Protection and GBV prevention and response programmes in its areas of operation to address protection issues faced by displaced and non-displaced at-risk groups and individuals. The programme also aims to identify and build synergies with DRC´s Economic Recovery sector to facilitate durable solutions and Humanitarian Disarmament & Peace Building activities to enhance to respond to the needs of communities affected by acute crisis as well as those in protracted displacement situations.
Overall purpose of the role: The HDP Team Leader is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of all aspects of the HDP Sector projects in Garissa County. This includes, but is not limited to ensuring; the planning and implementation of project activities, development and management of project budgets; timely and high-quality narrative reporting; contribution to financial reporting; contribution to the development of funding proposals to sustain and grow the project and HDP work in Garissa county. Adherence to DRC security procedures and regulations, representation of DRC HDP sector in North eastern region, adherence to/ fulfilment of DRC standard regulations and operational procedures (including the Code of Conduct, the DRC-HDP Programme Manual and administrative regulations), approved programme documents, donor contracts and the Kenyan law.
Duties & Responsibilities: Strategic planning:
Organizational and people management:
Finance and fundraising:
External representation and advocacy:
Monitoring and Evaluation
Personal Attributes
Experience and technical competencies:
Education
Language:
Key Internal & External Stakeholder
About you: In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:
Conditions
Application and CV: Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. DRC only accepts applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. Please remember to upload both a letter of application and your CV and do not attach any written recommendations. Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 26th June, 2024
Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, Female candidates and those from minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process. Visit drc.ngo to read more about what we do to secure robust safeguarding mechanisms. If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport