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Program Officer (Urban Refugee )

Addis Ababa

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Addis Ababa
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Infrastructure and Urban-Rural development
    • Refugee rights and well-being
    • Urban Development, planning and design
    • Project and Programme Management
  • Closing Date: Closed

 
 
 
Title: Program Officer (Urban Refugee ) 
Location:  Addis Ababa 
Reports to: Program Coordinator 
Grade-H 
Start of Contract & Duration: 6 Months 
Posting date: March 12, 2019  
 
 
 
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. 
 
 
 
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:  
 
The Officer will be responsible for implementation of DRC’s urban program in Addis Ababa. The Officer will supervise Assistants and refugee incentive outreach workers and collaborate with other program staff, to ensure DRC's activities under the urban program are holistic and that protection concerns and considerations are effectively mainstreamed. Furthermore, the Officer will provide support to project cycle management and program development with specific contributions in the area of urban refugee outreach. 
 
 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS 
 
 
  • Collaborate closely with the Coordinator to design and implement relevant and responsive, rights-based activities that build upon the existing assets of the targeted refugee communities. Activities will emphasize protection-related refugee outreach and engagement, with a particular emphasis on access to information and services. 
  • Assist the Coordinator in ensuring high quality day-to-day technical management of activities to ensure strict adherence with international best practice standards, including the identification of protection risks and vulnerabilities, with acute awareness of issues related to gender, age and diversity.  
  • Assist in the management of Assistants and refugee incentive outreach workers, and support respectful and positive working relationships for the effective implementation of activities. 
  • Support the Coordinator in overseeing project locations, including the management of staff, coordination meetings with stakeholders and regular activity monitoring. 
  • Identify training and capacity building opportunities for staff and incentive workers and ensure they are well versed in key concepts relevant to the context, DRC's code of conduct, accountability, and respectful dialogue with the refugee population. 
  • Under the direction of the Coordinator, assist in related reporting for both internal and donor purposes. This will include providing weekly and monthly reports to the Coordinator supported by key monitoring and evaluation tools. 
  • Provide ongoing general monitoring of the operating context to ensure relevance and accountability to DRC's beneficiary populations. 
  • Maintain accurate and comprehensive files of activities, outputs, materials, and other relevant documentation 
 
 
All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:  
 
Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.  
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)  
 
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in an entry to mid-level position, preferably with experience in the field of humanitarian response working for an international NGO, relevant ministry or local authority. 
  • Experience working with mixed migrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and/or internally displaced persons, preferably on protection-related issues, using community mobilization and participatory approaches. 
  • Strong planning, organization and problem solving skills with ability to work both independently and within a team in a demanding work environment.  
 
Education 
 
Bachelor’s degree in development studies, social work and social sciences or other relevant field from a recognized institution 
 
 
Languages:  
 
Excellent verbal and written proficiency in English, Amharic and Tigrigna. 
 
 
 
 
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 Ethiojobs or www.drc.dk under Vacancies.   
 
Please forward the application and CV, in English through the stated website no later than March 24, 2019.  
For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk. 
 
Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to
bridge the gender gap. 
 
Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status or other protected characteristics 
We encourage only qualified Ethiopian Nationals to apply. DRC considers all applicants based on merit.  
 
 
This vacancy is now closed.
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