Regional Head of Programme
Dakar
- Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
- Location: Dakar
- Grade: Senior level - Senior
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Occupational Groups:
- Project and Programme Management
- Managerial positions
- Closing Date: Closed
The Danish Refugee Council is looking for a Regional Head of Programme for Dakar, Senegal.
Overall purpose of the role:
This role has a regional focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the whole regional area. The role leads the development of regional strategies, which are translated into country plans and/or day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to country operations while overseeing activities with regional scope.
West Africa regional strategy for 2020-2023 puts a strong emphasis on resilience, innovation, durable solutions, evidence-based programming and partnerships. The role will be key in achieving these objectives.
In order to be successful in this role, managerial skills and proven leadership abilities are paramount.
Responsibilities:
People Management
- Lead and manage the regional program staff (including people planning, performance, well-being and development)
- Develop and enhance cross sector synergies amongst the program team and ensure fluidity and regularity of regional and country communications
- Technically manage country HoPs.
Project management and development
- Promote and support countries in undertaking and mainstreaming accountability measures within their operations
- Lead the development of regional program strategy and identify opportunities for regional new projects and cross border initiatives
- Contribute to the planning and development of concept papers, budgets and project proposals at country level
- Initiate or contribute to strategic assessments for emergency or longer-term programming in existing or new project locations
- Ensure achievement of the regional strategic objectives and develop sector synergies and partnerships
- Proactively support quality programming and promote innovation and evidence based initiatives and programming
External relations
- Increase the visibility and credibility of DRC’s program in the region and maintain close relations with all relevant stakeholders including donors
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Develop regular external reports on programme activities, policy matters and external relations
Key stakeholders:
- DRC/DDG HQ
- Regional Office staff
- Country Office staff
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Regional and country authorities, civil society, research institute, NGOs, donors…
Experience and technical competencies required for the role:
- Minimum of 7 years of experience working in humanitarian or development settings
- At least 4 years' experience with people management
- Experience in managing program operations, including at country senior management level
- Proven leadership skills and a competence in people management
- Political and cultural sensitivity with qualities of patience, tact, diplomacy and persistency
- Strong experience of donor liaison, fund raising, networking, advocacy and coordination
- Willingness to travel within the West Africa region
Education:
Master degree or PHD in social sciences or other relevant field.
Languages:
- Fluency in French is mandatory.
- English is mandatory
Please note that interviews will be conducted in both languges.
Application process
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All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications via e-mail will not be considered.
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