Technical Advisor (Sudan Regional Response Pooled Fund)

The Sudan Regional Response Pooled Fund (SRRPF) is a multi-donor funded initiative by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) designed to address the acute deprivation caused by Sudan's complex, regional, and cyclical crises. Set to be launched on January 1, 2025, the SRRPF combines immediate relief with long-term resilience-building, addressing the full spectrum of community needs in Sudan and neighboring countries. The fund will prioritise locally-led and conflict-sensitive approaches, ensuring that the most capable actors deliver impactful responses to the region’s evolving humanitarian challenges. The following position is contingent on funding. 

Overall purpose of the role:

The Technical Advisor will lead on the technical approach of the Sudan Regional Response Pooled Fund (SRRPF) the and lead the Technical Assistance Facility (TAF). Working closely with all SRRPF stakeholders, the Technical Advisor will ensure that the core technical approaches of the fund, such as conflict-sensitivity and systems-thinking, are hardwired into the way of thinking and working of the fund. This will include overseeing the design, implementation, and management of the TAF that is responsible for deliverying high-quality technical support to partners, facilitating capacity building, and driving innovation to strengthen the impact and sustainability of funded interventions.

Responsibilities :

The Technical Advisor will

• Advise on fund approaches based on evidence, scale considerations, and how we can best support, complement, and reinforce local systems.
• Work closely with Axes Advisors and using TAF capacities to ensure the fund’s Axes strategies are grounded in evidence, constantly learning and atune to the contextual dynamics.
• Build a network of technical collaborators and sounding boards for the fund.
• Lead the establishment the Technical Assistance Facility, development of of TAF strategy annd monitoring the effectiveness of the facility, recommending adjustments to improve delivery and impact.
• Manage the allocation of resources within the TAF, ensuring efficient and effective use of funds and personnel, and collaborating with SRRPF leadership to mobilize additional resources for the facility as needed.
• Develop and maintain operational guidelines and frameworks for the TAF, ensuring adherence to SRRPF policies and maintaining comprehensive documentation of TAF activities, including plans, reports, and lessons learned.
• Coordinate with other SRRPF functions, such as the Evidence Facility and MEAL, to ensure cohesive support to partners.
• Represent the TAF in external forums, advocating for SRRPF’s approach and sharing lessons learned.

Experience and Technical comptencies (included year of experience)

Mandatory:

• A higher education degree in a relevant field
• At least 5 years of experience in technical support, capacity building, or programme management within the humanitarian or development sectors.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and managing technical assistance programmes or facilities.
• Proven track record of working with multi-donor funds and large institutional donors (e.g., FCDO, EU, ECHO, USAID, UNHCR).
• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement and coordination, particularly with local and international partners.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Desirable:

• Experience working in displacement or conflict-affected contexts.
• Previous experience with pooled fund mechanisms or multi-partner initiatives.
• Familiarity with SRRPF’s operational geographies and thematic priorities.

What we offer

Contract: 2 Year Contract with the possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance.

Non-Management Band/ F.

Nationality: Expatriate or national

Availability: 1st January 2024.

Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya or Addis, Ethiopia

Reporting Line: Fund Director

Providing equal opportunities  We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

DRC strives to attract, motivate and retain qualified national staff within its programs. As such, we strongly encourage national and diaspora candidates to apply for this position.

Promoting high standards : 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.

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 Here

Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 15th December, 2024.