Durable Solutions Coordinator

Addis Ababa

Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
Location: Addis Ababa
Grade: Mid level - Mid level
Occupational Groups:
- Refugee rights and well-being
- Protection Officer (Refugee)
- Human Settlements (Shelter, Housing, Land, Property)
- Managerial positions
Closing Date: Closed

BACKGROUND

The Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat (ReDSS) is a coalition of 12 NGOs working in the search of durable solutions in East Africa. ReDSS Secretariat is hosted by DRC and based in Nairobi with a country unit for Somalia and about to start a country unit in Ethiopia. ReDSS is a coordination and information hub that focuses on research and knowledge management, program support, capacity development, learning, and policy influencing. ReDSS Steering committee is composed of DRC, IRC and NRC. For more information please visit http://www.regionaldss.org/

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 in fragile states throughout the developing world. The East Africa and Yemen region consists of programmes in seven countries including Somalia, Kenya, Yemen, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Uganda and Tanzania.

OVERALL PURPOSE

The coordinator is responsible for the overall management and coordination of ReDSS Ethiopia Country Unit. He is responsible for developing and implementing ReDSS Ethiopia unit strategy, work plan and budget while providing strategic direction and representing ReDSS members in relevant fora and coordination mechanisms.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Research and knowledge management: promoting a culture of learning and reflection that leads to improvements in durable solutions programing and policies

Develop a research and learning agenda to address key knowledge and practice gaps in Ethiopia
Use of the ReDSS Solutions Framework and solutions programming tools to support joint accountability and analysis to monitor progress and challenges
Maintain and update online information management system and database
Lead the implementation and monitoring of the application of the ReDSS learning framework to promote a culture of learning and reflection

Strengthening the capacity of practitioners and policy-makers in the field of durable solutions

Strengthen capacities of local authorities and humanitarian and development stakeholder to cooperate in developing integrated approaches for refugees and host communities
Support the roll-out of the technical and policy durable solutions training package
Facilitate mentorship and peer learning through the creation of a network of technical people
Support development of learning tools such as online tutorials
Translate evidence and research into programing and policies guidance

Contribute and support policy actions based on evidence

Contribute to the implementation of the CRRF road map by supporting government entitities and partners
Initiate and support policy actions and engagement, based on evidence to improve solutions oriented policies in Ethiopia at national and regional level
Continue to implement and monitor ReDSS commitments to the Agenda for Humanity

External representation and coordination

Work with key stakeholders towards development of collective outcomes and programming principles on CRRF and durable solutions process
Represent ReDSS Ethiopia with a diverse range of governmental, humanitarian and development actors, UN agencies, private sector and academia
Represent ReDSS Ethiopia in high level meetings and forum at regional and global level
Ensure continued engagement with key players on displacement and Solutions in Ethiopia including national and local authorities, UN agencies, humanitarian and development donors, relevant working groups
Ensure active engagement with displacement affected communities to ensure their ownership and support in order to make solutions lasting, locally relevant and feasible
Organize learning events at national and regional levels – in coordination with key government and stakeholders

Overall management and coordination of ReDSS Ethiopia unit

Develop the unit strategy and provide overall implementation and strategic direction
Development of work plans, budgets and fundraise for the unit
Monitoring, reporting and evaluation of progress and challenges
Ensure internal information sharing and coordination among ReDSS members in Ethiopia
Line management responsibility: performance management and staff development of staff under his/ her supervision
Ensure strong leadership and clear communication of vision, strategies, procedures and guidelines
Ensure that ReDSS strategy is delivered with high quality
Ensure ongoing management and support to facilitate compliance, adequate procedures and processes, timely and quality project implementation and appropriate budget planning and management, and cost efficiency
Coordinate the development of donor applications and reports, as well as ensuring donor compliance and quality control

ABOUT YOU

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

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

Collaborating: You are a strong networker and enjoy working with many different types of stakeholders, you involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while balancing the role of advisor and leadership

Communicating: You write and speak effectively and honestly and display political and cultural sensitivity, including ability to adapt well to local cultures

Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values

Education:

Advanced University degree in social studies, political science, international relations

Experience and technical competencies:

Minimum 8 years of experience in similar positions involving knowledge management, research, evidence building; analysis and coordination of a consortium of partners
Strong knowledge of the socio-economic and political dynamics of the region; more specifically on displacement trends with a demonstrated ability to manage politically sensitive contexts
Solid experience in capacity development of a wide range of actors including adult learning, mentoring and coaching, training of trainers and impact monitoring of capacity development activities
Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization

Required skills

Strong analytical and writing skills with proven experience in producing high quality research and policy briefs with ability to present complex information in a simple and accessible manner
Strong experience in translating evidence and research into programming and policy guidance
Solid experience in capacity development of a wide range of actors including adult learning, mentoring and coaching, training of trainers and impact monitoring of capacity development activities
Excellent coordination, inter-personal facilitation and communication skills to build trusted relationships with a wide array of humanitarian and development partners, donors, Government agencies, etc
Good IT command, close familiarity with the maintenance and management of template-style websites and experience of applying ICT (information communications technology) to knowledge management
Flexibility, proactive engagement, ability to work under pressure and to demonstrate high tolerance for change, complexity and unpredictability

Languages:

English, French, Arabic.

GENERAL

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.

CONDITIONS

Availability: 16th April 2018

Duty station: Addis Abaaba, Ethiopia

Reporting: Reporting directly to the Country Director Ethiopia, and techincally to ReDSS Regional Coordinator

Contract: 12 months renewable contract dependent on both funding and performance. 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 A13, for qualified National staff the terms of employment will be in accordance with DRC terms for National staff.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit online an updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post. We only accept applications sent via our online-application on www.drc.dk under Vacancies. Please forward the application no later than 09th March 2018, applicants will be vetted on a rolling basis.

Danish Refugee Council does not charge any kind of fee at any stage of the recruitment process nor does it use recruitment agents.

For more information on ReDSS please visit http://www.regionaldss.org/

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