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Regional Head of Programme

Dakar

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Dakar
  • Grade: Senior level - Senior
  • 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
  • Develop regular external reports on programme activities, policy matters and external relations

     

    Key stakeholders:

  • DRC/DDG HQ
  • Regional Office staff
  • Country Office staff
  • 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

Apply for this position by clicking on the apply button below. 

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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