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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.
Overall purpose of the role:
The Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat (ReDSS) is a coalition of 14 NGOs working together in the search of durable solutions in East Africa. ReDSS Regional Secretariat is based in Nairobi with country units in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya. It is a coordination and information hub that focuses on research and knowledge management, programme support, capacity development, policy dialogue, and internal/external coordination. For more information http://www.regionaldss.org
The Regional Manager is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the ReDSS structure, using data and evidence to support better programing and policy dialogue through multi-stakeholders’ partnerships in the search for durable solutions.
About you
To be successful in this role we expect the following experience and technical competencies:
- Minimum 8 years of experience in similar positions involving knowledge management, research, evidence building; analysis and coordination of a consortium of partners
- Master’s degree in relevant field or equivalent
- Strong knowledge of the socio-economic and political dynamics of the region; more specifically on displacement trends with a demonstrated ability to manage politically sensitive contexts
- Solid experience in capacity development of a wide range of actors including adult learning, mentoring and coaching, training of trainers and impact monitoring of capacity development activities
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization
Required skills
- Strong analytical and writing skills with proven experience in producing high quality research and policy briefs with ability to present complex information in a simple and accessible manner
- Strong experience in translating evidence and research into programming and policy guidance
- Excellent coordination and networking skills
- Flexibility, proactive engagement, ability to work under pressure and to demonstrate high tolerance for change, complexity and unpredictability
Responsibilities
Research and knowledge management: promoting a culture of learning and reflection that leads to improvements in durable solutions programing and policies
- Guide the implementation of ReDSS research and knowledge management agenda including initiating studies and developing processes to monitor uptake to improve solutions programing and policies
- Analyze regional forced displacement trends and dynamics to inform and adapt programing and policy activities
- Ensure cross learning and coherence between countries and at regional level
- Organize regular consultation/technical workshops and learning events/meetings on key issues
- Responsible for quality control of ReDSS publications and to lead the implementation and monitoring of the ReDSS learning framework to promote a culture of learning and reflection
Strengthening the capacity of practitioners and policy-makers in the field of durable solutions
- Support the roll-out of the technical and policy training package and the development of learning tools
- Translate evidence and research into programing and policies guidance and facilitate mentorship and peer learning through the creation of a network of technical people
- Ensure active engagement with displacement affected communities to ensure their ownership and support in order to make solutions lasting, locally relevant and feasible
Contribute and support policy processes based on evidence
- Initiate and support policy processes in collaboration with ReDSS members, based on evidence from ReDSS studies and analyses to improve solutions-oriented policies
- Support existing forums and members to engage with governmental and inter-governmental actors on durable solutions (governments, development and humanitarian actors, donors…) and facilitate ReDSS members participation
- Proactive engagement in policy development processes including with IGAD
- Development and publication of policy briefs based on evidence
External representation and coordination
- Ensure continued engagement with key players on displacement and solutions in the region including regional and national authorities, UN agencies, humanitarian and development donors, relevant working groups
- Represent ReDSS in a number of working groups and meetings and support ReDSS members participation
Management of ReDSS Secretariat
- Manage Secretariat staff and consultants
- Formulate projects, effectively manage programs implementation with both financial and operational aspects, while ensuring quality reporting and contributing to impact’s evaluations
- Provide overall implementation and strategic direction
- Organise Core Group and Steering committee meetings
- Monitoring, reporting and evaluation of progress and challenges