Chief of Party

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an independent, non-profit organization (NGO), founded on the basis of humanitarian principles, and human rights based approach, to secure the protection of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs), and to promoting long term solutions to the problems of forced displacement. Danish Demining Group (DDG) is a specialized unit within DRC which implements mine action and armed violence reduction (AVR) programmes. DDG’s mandate is ‘to create a safe environment free from armed violence and the remnants of conflict’, and DDG does this via a programmatic focus on four key sectors: Security Systems Reform, Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) management, Mine Action and Conflict Management. 

 

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 has been operating in Somalia for more than twenty years, where we assist returnees, IDPs and displacement-affected communities in all three regions (Somaliland, Puntland, and Central and Southern Somalia) through protection, service delivery and livelihoods activities to enhance their self-reliance and expand opportunities for a dignified life. DRC provides both humanitarian assistance and longer-term development support to respond to the needs of communities affected by acute crisis as well as those in protracted displacement situations. In the past year, DRC’s strategic focus has shifted towards more durable solutions-oriented programming, linking displacement affected communities to longer-term initiatives to build resilience and recovery. 

 

In December 2017, DRC was awarded a 100,000,000 Danish Kroner (16,500,000 USD) grant for a period of three years, to implement a programme in Somalia to deliver integrated durable solutions for displacement-affected communities. The programme will focus on outcomes for IDPs, returnees and host communities in protection, housing land and property, livelihoods, self-reliance, social accountability, government service delivery and knowledge management. 

 

 

Based in Mogadishu with travel to field locations, and to Nairobi, as per the project management and representation needs, the Chief of Party has the overall technical and management responsibility for the delivery of the above-mentioned programme, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights.  

 

He/she will ensure timely delivery of planned results, within budget, oversee adherence to applicable policies, guide and manage the capacity building of DRC project staff, spearhead coordination and possible scaling up of the project, safeguard staff and assets, advance the objectives of the programme with internal and external stakeholders, including government and current and potential donors, contribute to planning, coordination and learning within DRC/DDG Somalia and the organisation as a whole. 

 

 

The Chief of Party works in close collaboration with the Country/Regional Directors of each of the implementing agencies but will report directly to the Country Director of DRC Somalia. Specific responsibilities include: 

 

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.  You thrive in managing a wide range of responsibilities, and can effectively communicate and lead the country team. You are an effective people manager and enjoy working with teams of committed staff to build collaboration and capacity within the Somalia programmes and building strong relationships with the regional team. 

  

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate each of DRC’ five core competencies:  

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results through the country team both to position DRC and ensure excellence in all deliverables.  

• Collaborating: You lead initiatives at country operation level by involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.  

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

• Communicating: You listen to beneficiaries, staff and other stakeholders; and you communicate concisely and persuasively 

• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values and set a very clear standard for your country team members.  

  

Moreover, we also expect the following:   

 

 

 

 

Availability: 2nd April 2018 

  

Duty station: Mogadishu, with frequent travel to project sites in Baidoa, Dollow and Kismayo, as well as    trips to Nairobi for coordination, advocacy and donor relations (50% of time travelling) this is a non-family and unaccompanied positon. 

  

Reporting: Deputy Country Director  

 

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). This position is graded as A11 for qualified National staff the terms of employment will be in accordance with DRC terms for National staff 

 

 

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.  

 

 

Qualified candidates are invited to access the full job description and the requirements for this position under vacancies at www.drc.dk.  Please submit applications online using this link by 27th February 2018 

 

 

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk