DDG Project Officer

Galkayo

Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
Location: Galkayo
Grade: Mid level - Mid level
Occupational Groups:
- Mine Action and Weapon Contamination
- Project and Programme Management
Closing Date: Closed

DDG is currently implementing a Community Safety project in Tawfiq, North Galkayo and Saaxo funded by the Somalia Stability Fund (SSF).DDG Project Coordinator is responsible for the content and quality of Security and Governance programming and oversees its implementation in a selected geographic location. They will be responsible for technical leadership and administrative oversight of the program, as well as the implementation of policy-level projects. They are also required to liaise with the Regional Security and Governance Coordinator for quality control and overall programming support as well as coordinate with senior staff from country programme during joint projects

Responsibilities:

Ensure that the staff members are following the relevant protocols and the guiding manuals for project implementation processes and results to be achieved as noted in the project’s logical framework.
Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where DDG project team members strive to achieve excellence.
Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback via regular performance review and goal setting.
Ensure local authority and other local partners are informed about the achievements of the project and work with the DDG Team Leader to ensure complementarities and synergies with similar indicatives.
Ensure all the M&E requirements and standards described by the M&E team are followed and trained to the facilitators as well.
Prepare annual, quarterly implementation plan stating activities with timeline and key outputs
Build the capacity of the project staff through training's especially on community dialogue facilitation, participatory planning and state-community engagement in coordination with the DDG Team Leader and the Regional Security and Governance Coordinator.
Liaise with the existing community structures including, social structures and the local authorities promoting collective actions in addressing common needs of the townspeople.
Coordinate and organize extensive community dialogue and discussions among the community groups as well as between the community groups and state administrations through consultative meetings and engagement forums.
Collect relevant data and information required for writing location specific conflict analysis to ensure project implementation follows conflict sensitive approach.
Coordinate with the community structures in the carrying out community grants by providing technical guidance through which local community structures/task- forces and local administrations will be able to implement activities identified through government –community engagement.
Coordinate gender mainstreaming activities
Ensure the quality and accuracy of all documentation produced by the project team in the field.
Check and sign all order request forms coming from the teams after having ensured that the items are necessary and money is available in the relevant budget lines
Ensure that all financial procedures are adhered to, including rules for compensation for community members.
Ensure that operational expenditure for the activities are in accordance with the budget allocated.
Exercise due diligence in the care and maintenance of all assigned equipment, including computers and communication equipment
Produce monthly cash forecast for the project activities and other operational cost.
Any other tasks assigned by the DDG Team Leader.
The responsibilities listed are not exhaustive and may be readjusted according to program needs but will remain in line with the overall purpose of the role.
Qualifications
At least of 3 years of experience in the field of conflict management and conflict resolution, peace building, community-policing, security, governance and access to justice.
At least 2 years of experience as trainer of trainers and facilitator.
Prior experience of working with international and/or local NGOs & donor funded projects/programmes in complex emergencies.
Should have analytical and report writing skills, and be able to compile reports.
Leadership skills, including ability to build and motivate a team and willingness to deal with conflicts constructively.
Political and cultural sensitivity, including ability to adapt well to local cultures.
Strong liaison, education and communication skills (oral and written)
Working experience and knowledge of the local duty station.
Ability to manage internal/ external pressures
Work independently at fully professional level.

Education

Minimum of Diploma in Social Sciences, Management, Law, International Development, International Relations or other relevant subject. Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
High degree of computer literacy

Desirable:

Strong proficiency in English and fluent in written and spoken English minimum level 4 fluency
Fluent in spoken and written Somali

ABOUT YOU

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

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You are a strong net worker 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 taking 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.

Conditions

Availability: 2nd December 2018

Duty station: North Galkayo with frequent travel to field locations

Reporting to: DDG Project Team Leader

Duration: 1 Year

Commitments

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.

Application

Qualified candidates are invited to access the full job description and the requirements for this position under vacancies at www.drc.dk. Applications are to be submitted online not later than 21st November 2018

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

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