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  • Posted: Nov 6, 2016
    Deadline: Nov 17, 2016
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    The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 30 countries throughout the world.
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    Knowledge Management and Policy Officer

     

    Reporting Arrangements: 
    The Officer will be supervised by the ReDSS Coordinator. 
     
    Location:    Nairobi with possibility of travel within the region for specific duties 
     
    Duration:    6 months contract  
     
    General    Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability committments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework  
     
    Qualifications & Experience 
    • University degree (minimum) and preferably a Master’s degree in relevant field 
    • A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in similar positions involving information management, research and communications; requiring analysis and presentation of complex information in a simple and accessible manner; 
    • Prior experience in designing and setting up internal information management systems 
    • Strong analytical and writing skills with proven experience in producing high quality external policy and communication materials and ability to handle complex issues 
    • Good IT command, close familiarity with the maintenance and management of template-style websites and experience of applying ICT (information communications technology) to knowledge management 
    • Strong knowledge of the region and the socio-economic and political dynamics affecting it;  more specifically on displacement trends with a demonstrated ability to manage politically sensitive contexts 
    • Excellent coordination, information management, inter-personal and facilitation and communication skills to build trusted relationships with a wide array of humanitarian and development partners, donors, Government agencies, etc. 
    • Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization. 
    • Flexibility, proactive engagement, ability to work under pressure and to demonstrate high tolerance for change, complexity and unpredictability 
    • Well organized and ability to plan work accordingly

     

    Method of Application

    Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications which should include a 1-page cover letter clearly stating their motivation and qualifications and a CV. Applications should include contact details of three professional referees who have supervised the candidate in the last five years. One referee must be the applicant’s most recent manager. Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.

    We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on the link below. Applications should be sent no later than: 17th November, 2016.

    Interested and qualified? Go to Danish Refugee Council on candidate.hr-manager.net to apply

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