General introduction:
The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home. The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.
DRC has been implementing emergency response projects in Tanzania since the onset of the Burundi refugee crisis in 2015 in the three refugee camps in the Kigoma region, at the border with Burundi. DRC’s integrated projects for refugees, asylum seekers and host communities comprise sectors such as Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), Protection, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Shelter and infrastructure, General Food Distribution (GFD) and Livelihoods. The establishment of an office in Bujumbura, Burundi in 2018 aimed at strengthening a cross border response and at enhancing the impact of its interventions to the Burundian returnees. Currently, DRC Burundi is implementing integrated protection and economic recovery and livelihood programming for returnees, Internally Displaced People, and vulnerable host Community members in several provinces at the border with Tanzania.
Overall purpose of the role:
The Area Manager is responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of DRC’s response in Burundi under the direct supervision of the Country Director (CD) Tanzania-Burundi who is based in Tanzania. The Area Manager oversees programme and support implementation, fosters positive stakeholder relationships (government, donors, UN agencies, I/NGOs and CSOs), ensures compliance with DRC and donor regulations and promotes a culture of accountability and transparency.
Responsibilities:
Management, Coordination and Representation:
Programming and Technical Support:
Finance and Administration:
Human Resources:
Logistics and Procurement:
Safety and Security:
About you
To be successful in this role, we expect you to be a positive, mature leader with a proven track record of developing effective initiatives, programmes, and impact.
Essential qualifications:
Preferred additional qualifications:
About Burundi:
Burundi is a small country with a warm climate, equally warm hospitality, and interesting places to visit due to its vast natural wildlife. The country is safe and secure nowadays and you can find everything you need in terms of fresh vegetables, fruits and fish directly from the Lake. Recreational services are available, however the country is not without it difficulties like shortages of fuel and electricity.
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate each of DRC’ five core competencies:
Conditions
Availability: 1st July 2024
Duty station: Bujumbura - Burundi, this is a non-family and unaccompanied position.
Reporting: Country Director Tanzania-Burundi
Duration: 1-year contract possibility of extension, subject to performance and funding.
Contract: Salary and conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Global Expatriates available at www.drc.dk under Vacancies graded as M.E level 2 for qualified National staff the terms of employment will be in accordance with DRC terms for National staff in Burundi.
Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html). All DRC staff must be committed to the Red Cross Code of Conduct, as well as the Core Humanitarian Standards.
Applications
All applicants must send a cover letter (max 1 page) and an updated CV (max 3 pages) in English. The cover letter should outline your personal motivation for applying and your key qualifications for the position. Apply online on our page Current Vacancies at www.drc.ngo. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: 10th of May 2024
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport