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Program Specialist- Knowledge Management

Jijiga

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Jijiga
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Education, Learning and Training
  • Closing Date: Closed

 
 
Title: Program Specialist- Knowledge Management 
Location:  Jijiga, with occasional travel throughout Ethiopia, other parts of the Ethiopian Somali Regional State including Melkadida, and the East/Horn of Africa Region 
Reports to: ReDSS Ethiopia Manager  
Start of Contract & Duration: One Year 
Posting date: October 21, 2018 
 
 
INTRODUCTION 
 
 
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), an international non-governmental organization (NGO), has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. DRC promotes and supports solutions to the problems faced by refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and migrants. The organization has offices across the region, and has been operational in Ethiopia since 2009.  With funding from bilateral and multilateral donors, DRC is currently implementing a range of activities across Ethiopia and Djibouti, including WASH and shelter provision, child and youth protection, gender based violence response, awareness-raising of migration risks, protection monitoring of migration routes, and livelihoods support for returning migrants or those at-risk of migration. 
 
 
Background  
 
 
The Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat (ReDSS) is a coalition of 13 NGOs working in the search of durable solutions in East Africa. ReDSS Secretariat is hosted by DRC and based in Nairobi with country units in Somalia and 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 http://www.regionaldss.org/  
 
This role will be seconded to the government-led CRRF coordination mechanisms in Jijiga providing knowledge management expertise in support of the implementation of the comprehensive refugee response. The candidate will work directly with Government of Ethiopia’s National Coordination Office (NCO), ARRA, UNHCR, and regional and local government authorities – including with a particular focus on Jijiga’s Bureau of Finance and Ecomomic Development (BoFED) Directorate of Partnerships and other substantive sectoral bureaus.  The KM Specialistwill bring together a wide range of local, national, and international actors to support the government-led vision of supporting Displacement-Affected Communities (DACs) towards greater integration and self-reliance.  
The Knowledge Management (KM) Specialist role is open to nationals of Ethiopia and will be based in Jijiga, ESRS, Ethiopia. 
 
 
Overall purpose of the role
 
The Knowledge Management Specialist (Jijiga) will play an essential role in advancing durable solutions activities in Ethiopia, with a particular focus on the Ethiopian Somali Regional State (ESRS). This will include enhancing capacity of local authorities and stakeholders, engagement with refugee and host communities at field level, and involvement in the promotion of knowledge management as a vehicle for designing effective durable solutions policies and programming. 
 
 
Responsibilities: (group around key responsibility areas with bullet points under each responsibility area) 
 
Support to relevant Ethiopian government institutions and displacement-affected communities (DAC) 
 
  • Enhance the knowledge management capacity of local authorities to inform planning and policy development by promoting evidence-based integrated and sustainable development-oriented solutions for refugees and host communities   
  • In close coordination with the KM Officer based in the NCO in Addis Ababa, overall support research, knowledge sharing and access, and evidence-based programing for the formulation of regionally-based Action Plans under the NCRRS 
  • Provide durable solutions (DS) training and peer learning for local authorities and stakeholders in Jijiga and the surrounding area 
  • Support active engagement of DAC and ensure durable solutions programming and policies are locally led 
  • Maintain a thorough technical overview of all research and information being generated in Jijiga, compiled and used by a wide range of partners, as it relates to durable solutions for DAC ensuring cross learning between stakeholders and organize learning events around relevant research   
  • Strengthen coordination among government, UN agencies, NGOs, private sector, peace building, development and other stakeholders in Jijiga as it relates to durable solutions for DAC 
  • Strengthen coordination with academia especially research institutes, Jijiga universities to propel the CRRF / Durable Solutions research agenda and knowledge dissemination 
 
Production and dissemination of information products, analytical and policy briefs to inform better policies and programming in the search for durable solutions 
 
  • Support the commissioning and oversight of longitudinal studies and other cross-sectional studies. including aspirations and intentions of DAC in Jijiga, including frequent consultations with affected communities 
  • Assist local authorities to have a clear focal point/office and set up sustainable systems to maintain information and make it accessible 
  • Compile and synthesize information and data and manage the production and dissemination of a diverse range of information products (info graphics, reports, maps…)
  • Produce regular analytical and policy briefs on developments, trends and outcomes of displacement and solutions in the region 
  • Document needs for studies related to CRRF and preparing ToRs for studies/supporting engagements with partners that conduct studies  
 
Contribute to knowledge sharing and organization of learning events 
 
  • Develop and execute plans for learning-study uptake & dissemination 
  • Lead the development and implementation of KM and learning strategy in Jijiga 
  • Facilitate and coordinate knowledge sharing activities between actors at local and national level encompassing both real time learning and longer term lessons learnt processes 
  • Facilitate and manage preparations for learning events and workshops to promote cross-learning and carry out dissemination of ReDSS learning tools as appropriate 
  • Undertake case studies on lessons learnt from measurement of impact, sectorial/thematic issues and analysis of actions based on ReDSS learning framework, including learning from failure 
  • Disseminate and promote the utilization of key research priorities and case studies both internally and externally to stakeholders  
 
 
In this position, you will also be expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies: 
 
Striving for Excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 
Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback. 
Taking the Lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 
Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly. 
Demonstrating Integrity: Acting in line with DRC’s vision and values. 
 
 
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)  
 
  • 5-7 years of experience in similar positions involving knowledge management, research and communications; requiring analysis and presentation of complex information in a simple and accessible manner 
  • Experience in interacting with local and regional governmental structures, and familiarity with the context of displacement-related issues in the ESRS 
  • Excellent coordination, information management, inter-personal and facilitation and communication skills to build trusted relationships with a wide array of humanitarian and development partners, donors, Government agencies, etc. 
  • Effective facilitator and proven competencies in capacity development  
  • Experience in project planning, monitoring and implementation activities 
  • Knowledge and experience in budget monitoring responsibilities at department or project level 
  • Strong analytical and writing skills with proven experience in producing high quality external policy and communication materials and ability to handle complex issues 
  • Flexibility, proactive engagement, ability to work under pressure and to demonstrate high tolerance for change, complexity and unpredictability 
  • Experience in development work is desirable. 
 
Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.) 
 
University degree (minimum) and preferably a Master’s degree in relevant field 
 
Languages:  
 
English and Amharic, Somali desirable  
 
 
TO APPLY 
 
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit 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 form on www.drc.dk under Vacancies.   
 
Please forward the application and CV, in English through the stated website no later than October 31, 2018.  
 
For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk. 
 
We encourage only qualified Ethiopian Nationals to apply. DRC considers all applicants based on merit. It is DRC policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals, as well as administer any and all personnel actions, without regard to gender, race, national, clan or tribal origin, religion, age, sex, origin or ancestry, marital status, social status, sexual orientation, or status as a qualified disabled individual. 
 
 
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