Deputy Program Manager – DDG (National Contract)

Who are we?

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading global displacement agency working in 40 countries, in conjunction with our specialist mine action unit, Danish Demining Group (DDG), which has been working in Afghanistan since 1999. DRC commenced operations in Afghanistan in 2011 and is today a leading actor in humanitarian response with membership of the Humanitarian Country Team and recent high-level representation at the Brussels Conference on Afghanistan. DRC-DDG Afghanistan is part of DRC’s Central & South-West Asia (CASWA) region covering Afghanistan, Iran and Paki-stan. Within an overall strategic framework of responding to emergencies, seeking solutions to pro-tracted displacement; and tackling root causes, DRC-DDG Afghanistan’s current programming encompasses: mine action, emergency response, protection, armed violence reduction, and livelihoods. With more than 500 fulltime national and international staff members, offices in Kabul, Jalalabad, Kandahar, Herat and Mazar-i-Sharif and a portfolio in 2016 of USD 13 million, DRC-DDG Afghanistan is one of the largest INGOs operating in Afghanistan.

About the job:

DDG seeks a competent and results oriented national Deputy Program Manager to support DDG’s Head of Program/Program Manager in the overall support and oversight of the DDG Mine Action Program in Afghanistan. The Deputy Program Manager will work closely with DDG’s Technical Advisors and support the planning and implementation of DDG’s operational and growth plans, as well as the adherence to DDG’s SOPs and international and Afghanistan Mine Action Standards (IMAS and AMAS), and support the capacities of DDG’s national capacities.

Responsibilities:

• The Deputy Program Manager is responsible for the Management, planning and execution of all DDG operations in demining, EOD, Survey and MRE operations in the country.
• Has oversight DDG Operations Departments and regional offices.
• Operational Reporting both internal and external in compliance with donors’ commitment and program requirements.
• Monitors program deliveries and monthly operational statistics and conduct regular operational analysis of operations to inform task selection, impact monitoring and quality management plans
• Provides supervision and guidance to DDG Senior Technical staff, to ensure adherence to SOPs, Quality Management of Operations and timely delivery of Program Outputs.
• Closely monitors the security situation across the country along with the Program Manager, and ensures compliance with safety instructions in the field. The changing security situation within the relevant areas of operation requires continuous attention by the Deputy Program Manager, who shall share information on any changes in the security to DDG Head of Program, DRC Country Director, and the security department and relevant senior staff and the Operations Department including the relevant regional area of operation and maintains a work discipline and adapt work plans accordingly.

• At least ten years’ experience in the mine action program (including experience in Clearance, EOD, MRE, Survey and/or MDU operation).
• At least six years’ experience in senior managerial level.
• Have to be qualified EOD IMAS level-3
• Good knowledge for quality management
• Good knowledge for logistic, Finance and HR
• Good knowledge in monitoring and evaluation
• Excellent reporting skills in both English and local language (Dari and/or Pashto)

Education:

• University degree in relevant discipline.
• Relevant military experience or qualifications will be accounted for as well.

Languages:

• Fluent spoken and written English
• Fluent in spoken and written Dari and/or Pashtu

Key competencies:

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process

Collaboration: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.

Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC-DDG vision and values.

Conditions:

• Availability: As soon as possible
• Duty station: Kabul, Afghanistan
• Gender: Any

We offer:

•  DRC-DDG will offer the successful applicant a 6-month contract starting from 1 December 2017 till 31 May 2018, renewable dependent on both funding and performance.
• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DRC-DDG’s Terms of Employment for national staff. This position will be placed at salary Grade B, level 4, basic 1,958 USD.

Application process:

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on 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 20 November 2017. However, please note due to the urgency of this position, shortlisting process will be ongoing. Should we find qualified candidates prior to expiry of this advert, interviews will be held immediately.