Peace Building Officer at Danish Refugee Council

Overall purpose of the role: 

• To support the peacebuilding component of DANIDA 2023 and in implementing HDP activities within Garissa County, especially as it relates to operational oversight and implementation of activities by Project Assistants. This includes, but is not limited to tasks related to: planning and implementation of project activities, development and management of activity budgets; timely and high quality narrative activity reporting; support to/oversight of Project Assistants in the field as delegated by the TL, adherence to DRC’s security procedures and regulations, representation of DRC in Garissa as delegated by TL; adherence to DRC’s standard regulations and operational procedures (including the Code of Conduct, the DRC Programme Manual and administrative regulations).  

Duties & Responsibilities:
Project Management and Development:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of DRC’s internal strategies for Kenya, with a focus on initiatives in border areas of North-East Region;
• Support TL to develop project activity plans; 
• Assist the Project Asistant(s) to ensure timely implementation of project activities; 
• Ensure that the team prepares weekly work-plans and submit it to the TL;
• Ensure that logistics support, transport and other support for the field activities are coordinated in timely fashion with the Supply-Chain and HR & Administration Units;
• Work with Project Assistants to ensure the implementation of activities as per the required standards stipulated in DRC manuals;  
• Ensure correct financial procedures are followed by PAs and advise on improving performance; 
• Ensure purchase requests are properly done and well in advance by the PAs in respect of activities to be carried out to provide the Supply Chain unit adequate time for planning;
• Contribute to the development of proposals and project budgets; 
• Work closely with the with other sector leads in the area, Area manager and HDP Manager for technical supervision

 Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation:

• Carry out data collection for project baseline and for Monitoring and Evaluation of project implementation; 
• Ensure that all monitoring forms and monitoring activities are duly maintained by the team;
• Ensure that internal activity reports are consistently done in a timely manner and meets the expected standard, based on agreed formats and schedules; 
• Submit weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to the TL (using agreed format); 
• Conduct evaluation of the activities and propose amendments to the content of the sessions, conduct of the sessions, teaching methods and adequacy of teaching materials and propose material development.

Coordination & Partnerships:

• Ensure smooth coordination with sub-county, division, location and sub-location authorities for the implementation of activities; 
• Ensure coordination with the security providers, invite them to activities and share information with them on the activities on a need to know basis; 
• Ensure a good coordination with other NGOs, consortium partners and civil societies in the area of work to avoid duplication of activities, clash of activities date and ensure cooperation; 

Staff Management:

• Ensure discipline amongst PAs, coach and build capacities and ensure a good morale is maintained; 
• Plan/advise/conduct relevant training for the staff capacity development.

Experience and technical competencies:

• Minimum 4 years’ professional experience in the field of conflict/security issues and peacebuilding 
• Experience in project management and delivery including planning, budget administration and donor reporting 
• Experience at working with a team and ensuring strong teamwork and morale 
• Strong knowledge of and experience of working in northeastern Kenya 
• Experience of implementing programs in conflict-prone and insecure areas 
• Knowledge of the Core Humanitarian Standards is desirable  
• High degree of computer literacy 
• Willingness to live and work in northeastern Kenya, including travel to locations on the Kenya-Somalia border 
• Strong coordination, representation and interpersonal skills 
• Most preferably a resident of the region.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Peace Studies, Conflict Management, Social Studies or closely related fields

Language: 

• Fluency in written and spoken English. Fluency in local spoken languages..