Security Governance Coordinator (RSGC) DDG, East Africa and Great Lakes

Nairobi

Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
Location: Nairobi
Grade: Mid level - Mid level
Occupational Groups:
- Development Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals
- International Relations
- Democratic Governance
- Security and Safety
- Public Policy and Administration
- Mine Action and Weapon Contamination
- Managerial positions
Closing Date: Closed

Overall purpose of the role:

This is a multi-country position with a direct reporting line to the DDG Regional Head of Programme, EAGL. The RSGC will be responsible for working with DDG Programme Managers and other country and regional staff to develop relevant and effective programming in the areas of stability, fragility and resilience, and to ensure quality programming delivery. Further the position will engage with key technical counterparts in other agencies, donor focal points and the technical disciplines within the broader DRC/DDG organisation at both country, regional and global levels.

Responsibilities:

Programme development and programme guidance

Participate in the design and formulation of DDG AVR programming, as well as contribute to the start-up of new DDG AVR projects.
Ensure that all AVR activities are coordinated with and complementary to each other and well-coordinated with DRC and external partners.
Support DDG Programme Managers with proposal development for donor submission
Dissemination and operationalise guidance on developed practices from DDG AVR globally and in the region as well as monitor trends and practices from the broader AVR community.
Support DDG programmes to adapt and contextualise global practices to the Kenya and Somalia environments

Staff capacity development

Under the coordination and technical guidance of the Regional Technical Manager, ensure DDG’s Armed Violence Reduction field staff are well trained and have the relevant skills and capacity to deliver program efficiently and effectively.
Carry out field visits to project sites in support of DDG project implementation staff.
Provide technical and hand-on support to programme staff during development of funding proposals.

Programme Quality

Ensure quality and coherence of the Armed Violence Reduction activities in each country, and monitor and follow up to the implementation of the plan together with country management.
Ensure a focus on programme quality assurance and lead on the DDG ambitions to be at the forefront programming in its specialised approaches.
Support the identification of new innovative methods for the improvement of DDG AVR programming in Kenya and Somalia.
Ensure strong and coherent data management, monitoring and evaluation within AVR, and DDG’s reporting structures working closely with the Regional Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Team.
Support quality programme assessments, baseline studies, reviews and evaluations as well as impact assessment.
Work closely to with MEL counterparts to ensure that programmes are developed with strong data collection and monitoring mechanisms as well as impact assessment for AVR programming.
Ensure the incorporation of and focus on Youth and Gender in AVR programming, and guide the advancement of these approaches within the DDG portfolio

Fundraising and communications

Support the DDG Regional Technical Manager in resource mobilisation efforts including through technical liaison and engagement with donors, stakeholders and technical working groups, forums etc.
Coordinate with other actors and stakeholders both at a country specific level and regional level to ensure that DDG AVR programming in well linked into other related initiatives.
Disseminate results in varied ways to enhance use in reports and in decision making.
Provide technical support to ensure that DDG is able to articulate and document relevant best practice.
Ensure documentation and consolidation of success stories, which can be communicated externally.

Other

Other tasks as assigned by the Regional Technical Manager and which are related to the above responsibilities.
Support to countries other than Kenya and Somalia, where feasible and in prior agreement with the Regional Technical Manager.

About you

At least 5 years programming experience in the areas of security governance, conflict management, social cohesion, peacebuilding, and stabilisation.
Minimum of 7years working experience at an international level with humanitarian international NGOs or other operational agencies
Minimum of 7 years field experience in conflict affected areas; experience in east Africa and Great Lakes an advantage
Strong contextual understanding of the East Africa and Great Lakes region
At least five years prior experience in staff mentoring, coaching and/or training
Proven experience in project management, including planning and project development, budget management, reporting, staff management and monitoring and evaluation
Fluency in English and good French language skills
High degree of computer literacy

All DRC staff should master the 5 core competencies:

Striving for excellence: you focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process
Collaborating: you involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: you take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: you act in line with our vision and values

We offer

Length of contract: 1 year renewable

Employment Band: F, Non-manager

Duty station: Nairobi (non-accompanied)

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than two pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 1 April 2019

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact our job support at drc.ngo/jobsupport.

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