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Programme Manager (Head of Office) Shan State, Myanmar

Yangon

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Yangon
  • Grade: Mid/Senior level - Mid/Senior - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Operations and Administrations
    • Development Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals
    • Project and Programme Management
  • Closing Date: Closed

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is seeking a dynamic and independent Programme Manager (Head of Office) to supervise DRC's protection focused programming in Northern Shan State with a drive towards finding solutions to situations of recent and protracted displacement. 
 
Who are we? 
 
DRC is an International non-governmental organization (INGO) which provides protection and promotes durable solutions for refugees and displaced people worldwide suffering from the effects of war and humanitarian crisis. We operate in more than 30 countries servicing over 1.5 million people. For further details, please click the following link: http://www.drc.dk/home/  
 
DRC has worked in Myanmar since 2009 and its work today spans across the country based on the work of more than 300 dedicated national and international colleagues. 
 
In Kachin and Northern Shan State, armed conflict has, since 2011, displaced more than 100,000 IDPs. To address the persistent humanitarian needs, DRC delivers programming and also works in formal consortia with other humanitarian actors to deliver coordinated, multi-sectoral programming where protection is the foundation and programmatic lens of DRC's work.  
 
In response to recent armed escalations in the area, DRC set up a presence in Northern Shan State in early 2016. DRC is looking for a dynamic and independent candidate to strengthen this presence and oversee the DRC programme in NSS in order to ensure the delivery of quality protection services on the ground.  
 
Duties and Responsibilities 
 
The role is a key position for DRC Myanmar and a part of the senior management team.  
 
S/he is expected to bring solid management and leadership, the ability to drive forward operational and programmatic elements and the ability to engage with consortium partners of DRC and represent DRC with authorities and other stakeholders. 
 
Among the key areas of responsibility will be: 
  • Manage, supervise and monitor the timely implementation of DRC’s activities in Northern Shan State. Activities will include, but not limited to, community protection mechanisms, protection monitoring, case management, capacity building efforts and advocacy as well as mine risk education and victim assistance 
  • In coordination with the Deputy Programme Manager, ensure that the operations of the DRC programme in NSS is run compliant with DRCs operational procedures and policies in relation to administration, finance, HR, logistics and procurement 
  • Directly supervise and provide support to the Protection team and provide operational support for the Humanitarian Mine Action team and the upcoming Livelihood programs 
  • Participate as an active member of the Senior Management Team for DRC Myanmar 
  • Engage proactively in humanitarian coordination and deliver protection trainings to DRC staff, consortium partners and stakeholders more widely 
  • Promote and support the work of community-based organizations in order to strengthen protection mechanisms in the state 
  • Develop new programme initiatives and funding opportunities for DRC in Shan State 
  • Supervise the work of DRC staff and ensure that program activities are in compliance with DRC’s policies 
  • Manage the monitoring and evaluation of all programs in Northern Shan State, with the support of the M&E team 
  • Manage all the reporting tasks for the projects in Northern Shan State, in coordination with the Grants Management Officer in Yangon 
  • In close coordination with DRC’s Safety Manager and the NSS Deputy Programme Manager, monitor the security environment and implement appropriate safety and security procedures (MOSS compliant) 
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial monitoring and reporting of the project portfolio 
  • Engage in Programme Management Committee meetings with consortium partners on regular basis 
  • Represent DRC in coordination mechanisms at the field level, including cluster meetings as well as liaising with stakeholders such as relevant government departments. Represent DRC at the National level in NSS related forums as necessary 
  • Oversee recruitment and management of any consultants or researchers engaged to support the programming 
  • Liaise with DRC Kachin on Protection and Livelihood programming, particularly on the strategy for Livelihoods in the state 
 
The Programme Manager (Head of Office) will report to the DRC Country Director. 
 
About you 
 
The qualified candidate is strong and independent, working with proven protection programming experience as well as experience in management and oversight of a well-functioning office. She/he is very familiar with humanitarian principles and practices, has some background in representing an international organization to external partners and authorities and good networking skills. 
 
The ideal candidate represents the majority of the below mentioned areas: 
 
Qualification and minimum requirement 
  • At least 4 years of management experience with international humanitarian programmes - ideally in displacement-related contexts 
  • Experience of working on a programme that includes protection activities for at least 2 years, and good understanding of protection in humanitarian context 
  • Solid management skills including staff management and ensuring compliance with organisational guidelines and policies for administration, procurement and logistics 
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct trainings and capacity building activities on protection and International Human Rights Law related topics, including on-the-job coaching of national staff 
  • Proven advocacy skills with engagement on protection issues within the humanitarian infrastructure 
  • Experience of project cycle management including proposal writing, budget monitoring and reporting 
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; 
  • Professional fluency in English; 
 
Desirable 
  • Previous experience/knowledge in humanitarian mine action programmes 
  • Previous experience/knowledge of protection monitoring programmes 
  • Previous experience working with community-based organizations 
  • Proven knowledge of inter-ethnic conflict dynamics 
  • Knowledge of psychosocial support and community protection mechanisms 
  • Knowledge of livelihood and cash-based support 
  • Monitoring and evaluation experience 
  • Prior knowledge of working with DRC and/or in South East Asia will be considered an asset 
 
Every DRC employee has to master the DRC Core competences: Integrity, Taking the lead, Communication, Collaboration and Striving for excellence.  
 
Duty station
 
Shan State (Lashio) with frequent travel within the State and Yangon is to be expected. 
 
We offer 
 
DRC will offer the successful applicant a 1-year contract. Envisaged start date is September 2017. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. The position is placed at level A14.  
Shan State is considered a non-family duty station. 
 
Application process 
 
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button. 
All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered. Applications close 2nd August 2017. 
 
Please note:  due to the urgency to fill the post, recruitment will be done on the rolling basis and suitable candidates may be contacted before the closing of the post. 
 
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk  
 
Need further information? 
 
For more details on this position please contact Kate Smith at  kate.smith@drcmm.org .  
 
Please note that applications sent directly to Ms Smith will not be considered. 
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.dk 
 
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