Career Opportunities at Danish Refugee Council

Overall purpose of the role: 
The Economic recovery Assistant, in conjunction with the Team Leader, will assist in effective project component activity implementation oversight, monitoring and evaluation in Ifo Camp and the neighboring communities. This position works closely with other Economic recovery team colleagues to ensure an integrated approach in beneficiary targeting, activity execution, assessments and feedback. The role also liaises closely with stakeholders located in international and national NGOs, county/national governments and community leadership structures to ensure effective service-delivery, participation and added value. This position provides technical support for skills development, Microenterprise development, financial inclusion and Drylands Agriculture in one camp and the neighboring host community locations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Project Management and Development 

• Participate in project planning & implementation including activity, budgeting and procurement/logistics planning 
• Assist in developing and maintaining detailed implementation plans to deliver program to agreed timeline and milestones
• Ensure all project activities are implemented on time and in line with the set out work-plans
• Promote collaboration and synergy between refugee focused interventions and the host communities
• Prepare and conduct community sensitization forums/meetings with community leaders and beneficiaries in the refugee and host community set up
• Document lessons learned from training activities, community meeting and assist in preparing training reports
• Promoting business/farm group development through support, coaching, mentoring, regular feedback and identification of investment needs and opportunities.
• Supervise core components namely drylands agriculture & vocational skills as well as the supportive sectors namely, micro-enterprise development, savings groups, financial literacy and value-chain/market-development in conjunction with colleague technical officers.
• Organize and coordinate livelihood related stakeholders meetings/workshops/forums to enable the active, free and meaningful participation of project beneficiaries in the design and implementation of project activities within refugee and host communities
• Assist in developing livelihoods concept notes and proposals
• Offer technical support in financial inclusion  and drylands agriculture to colleagues in other locations.

Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation

• Keep accurate records of events and activities including meeting/class/training attendance. 
• Collect and analyze livelihoods data on a monthly basis
• Participate in periodic field level programme review and planning meetings
• Support with weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual donor/internal reporting 
• Develop case studies, human interest stories, et cetera, for use in communications and monitoring reports
• Ensure project staff supervised adhere to CHS Principles in the day-to-day project implementation and participate in CHS audits
• Support in implementing M&E plans
• Participate in/facilitate baseline surveys, needs assessments and conduct consultative meetings with the project stakeholders
• Organize and conduct education scholarships monitoring sessions and collect data. 

Coordination & Partnerships

• Serve as the liaison with stakeholders and relevant Government of Kenya departments from the location to divisional levels
• Promote collaboration and synergy between the DRC host community projects and the similar projects/groups in the Dadaab refugee camps
• Ensure and maintain mutual linkages with the County and Sub-county offices especially with any related line ministries to enhance their understanding of program needs in the assigned area of operation.
• In the absence of the Team Leader – Livelihoods, represent DRC in livelihood and education inter-agency coordination meetings

Staff Supervision

• Line supervision of incentive livelihoods staff
• Incentive Staff performance monitoring

Experience and technical competencies: 

• 3 or more years’ experience working with I/NGOs within humanitarian/development contexts 
• Demonstrable experience in livelihoods/food security programming within refugee/host community settings
• Demonstrate experience in dryland agriculture
• Demonstrates a good understanding of Project Cycle Management  
• Has excellent communication (spoken and written) skills 
• Working knowledge of MS Office, Excel and other relevant computer applications 
• Good planning and organizational skills coupled with problem-solving ability
• Possess good level of conflict management skills 
• Possess a sense of cultural awareness, sensitivity and respect for diversity
• Knowledge and skills in Microenterprise development/MSME/BDS/entrepreneurship/financial literacy
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in financial inclusion/VSLA

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Education, Business Administration, Commerce, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Sociology, International Development/Relations or Economics
• Further short trainings in drylands agriculture, entrepreneurship, technical education, value-chain development, making markets work for the poor (M4P), community-managed microfinance/savings groups, MIS for savings groups or agricultural production highly desirable for this role

Key Stakeholders: 

• Key stakeholders: (internal and external)
• DRC Economic Recovery Team and Support Services departments
• Liaise with county and national government line ministries 
• Coordinate with UNHCR on Food security/livelihood matters/TVET
• Closely work with other education/livelihood partners
• Host and refugee leaders and beneficiaries.

Language

• English – Advanced 
• Kiswahili – Intermediate
• Somali (added advantage)

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Overall purpose of the role:

The Technical Advisor will lead on the technical approach of the Sudan Regional Response Pooled Fund (SRRPF) the and lead the Technical Assistance Facility (TAF). Working closely with all SRRPF stakeholders, the Technical Advisor will ensure that the core technical approaches of the fund, such as conflict-sensitivity and systems-thinking, are hardwired into the way of thinking and working of the fund. This will include overseeing the design, implementation, and management of the TAF that is responsible for deliverying high-quality technical support to partners, facilitating capacity building, and driving innovation to strengthen the impact and sustainability of funded interventions.

Responsibilities :

The Technical Advisor will

• Advise on fund approaches based on evidence, scale considerations, and how we can best support, complement, and reinforce local systems.
• Work closely with Axes Advisors and using TAF capacities to ensure the fund’s Axes strategies are grounded in evidence, constantly learning and atune to the contextual dynamics.
• Build a network of technical collaborators and sounding boards for the fund.
• Lead the establishment the Technical Assistance Facility, development of of TAF strategy annd monitoring the effectiveness of the facility, recommending adjustments to improve delivery and impact.
• Manage the allocation of resources within the TAF, ensuring efficient and effective use of funds and personnel, and collaborating with SRRPF leadership to mobilize additional resources for the facility as needed.
• Develop and maintain operational guidelines and frameworks for the TAF, ensuring adherence to SRRPF policies and maintaining comprehensive documentation of TAF activities, including plans, reports, and lessons learned.
• Coordinate with other SRRPF functions, such as the Evidence Facility and MEAL, to ensure cohesive support to partners.
• Represent the TAF in external forums, advocating for SRRPF’s approach and sharing lessons learned.

Experience and Technical comptencies (included year of experience)

Mandatory:

• A higher education degree in a relevant field
• At least 5 years of experience in technical support, capacity building, or programme management within the humanitarian or development sectors.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and managing technical assistance programmes or facilities.
• Proven track record of working with multi-donor funds and large institutional donors (e.g., FCDO, EU, ECHO, USAID, UNHCR).
• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement and coordination, particularly with local and international partners.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Desirable:

• Experience working in displacement or conflict-affected contexts.
• Previous experience with pooled fund mechanisms or multi-partner initiatives.
• Familiarity with SRRPF’s operational geographies and thematic priorities.

What we offer

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Overall purpose of the role:

This is a specialist role within DRC, specifically designed to lead internal coordination and project management for the Sudan Regional Response Pooled Fund (SRRPF). The Project Manager ensures seamless operational delivery, compliance, and quality assurance across all aspects of the fund while supporting adaptive and context-responsive programming.

Responsibilities :

The Senior Project Manager will

• Oversee financial management and accountability for SRRPF, ensuring compliance with donor and internal guidelines.
• Coordinate risk management processes and ensure the effective mitigation of identified risks.
• Lead internal governance frameworks, including robust mechanisms for decision-making, monitoring, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and contractual obligations for SRRPF.
• Provide operational support to the Project Director for the successful implementation of SRRPF objectives.
• Collaborate with technical teams and partners to adaptively respond to shifting humanitarian and development needs.
• Manage internal reporting systems to facilitate information flow, track progress, and support decision-making.
• Act as the focal point for internal stakeholders and ensure cohesive coordination between Regional Office and HQ-level units, particularly the Fund Management Services unit in HQ.
• Support donor engagement processes in collaboration with the Project Director, with a focus on compliance and fund management transparency.

Experience and Technical comptencies (included year of experience)

• At least 5 years’ experience in managing large, multi-stakeholder funds, preferably in complex or humanitarian settings.
• Strong understanding of donor requirements and compliance, including pooled fund management.
• Demonstrated experience in financial oversight, risk management, and governance structures.
• Excellent coordination and operational skills, with experience in navigating multi-country project management.
• Proven ability to work independently, with a clear understanding of managing and escalating risk
• Proven ability to propose creative solutions to challenges, and proven ability deliver results within a flexible and adaptive framework
• Proven capability in budget and financial management, including strong skills with spreadsheet and resource planning software
• Successful experience working within culturally and politically diverse teams and institutions, in a fluid and dynamic environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to engage diplomatically

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The Regional Director is responsible for the overall management and leadership of the secretariat, using data and evidence to support better programing and policy dialogue through multi-stakeholder partnerships in the search for durable solutions.

Responsibilities :

The ReDSS Director will

• Set the overall strategy for the ReDSS team across the region, in liaison with members, and particularly the Steering Committee
• Provide leadership to all of ReDSS’s work, supporting and managing the regional team, ReDSS Great Lakes Manager and Country Managers
• Lead engagement with ReDSS members through Steering Committee and member meetings
• Lead external engagement with key stakeholders at the regional and national level, as required, maintaining ReDSS’s reputation and position within the region and globally
• Liaise with member, UN and donor HQs, and sister solutions platforms, to contribute to NGO engagement with global durable solutions policy processes
• Ensure the sustainability of ReDSS’s work through fundraising with potential donors and ensuring high quality delivery of existing grants
• Ensure that ReDSS’s external communications are of high quality
• 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
• 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
• 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

About you

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

Experience and Technical comptencies (included year of experience)

• Master’s degree in relevant field or equivalent                                           
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years of experience in similar positions involving knowledge management, research, evidence building; analysis and coordination of a consortium of partners
• 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
• 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

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Overall purpose of the role:

The Fund Director will be responsible for overseeing and achieving the overall objectives of the Sudan Regional Response Pooled Fund (SRRPF) and leading the Fund team and partners to deliver results, ensuring adherence to donor, governance, stakeholder, and counterpart requirements, as well as DRC’s best practices.

They will manage all SRRPF workstreams, undertake regular assessments of the broader political environment and context within which the Fund operates, and ensure that the Fund maintains the highest level of integrity and continues to uphold its values. The Fund Director will also play a critical role in attracting new donors, including both traditional donors and non-traditional donors such as foundations, to diversify and expand the Fund’s financial base.

The Fund Director will be accountable to DRC and the Fund Governance Board.

Responsibilities :

The Fund Director will

• Provide overall Fund leadership and management in the design and implementation of the SRRPF’s strategic objectives and activities, ensuring alignment to Fund policy, the highest standards of delivery and risk management, and ensuring the fund has the highest possiblie integrity.
• Provide leadership of senior management team, technical and operational staff, and Fund partners.
• Serve as the primary liaison with SRRPF’s donors (in close partnership with DRC’s Project Director).
• Oversee SRRPF work planning, financial management, performance management, risk management, and evidence and learning generation.
• Build and maintain relationships with SRRPF stakeholders.
• Facilitate cross-pollination of evidence, research and lessons learnt to feed knowledge management mechanisms and systems across Fund locations and ensure conflict sensitivity is core to the Fund’s way of working.
• Address issues and mitigate risks related to Fund’s performance and delivery in a timely manner and appropriately adjust strategies as required.
• Attract new donors to fund SRRPF, including both traditional donors and non-traditional donors.

About you

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

Experience and Technical comptencies (included year of experience)

• A higher education degree in a relevant field is required
• Minimum 10 years' relevant work experience in emergency contexts for a humanitarian agency or similar
• Minimum 8 years' experience as people manager
• High-level strategic vision and project leadership capability, preferably with experience in managing complex activities involving coordination with multiple stakeholders and partner institutions.
• Deep knowledge and nuanced understanding of the political and humanitarian contexts in Sudan and neighbouring countries.
• Track record of senior professional experience within the humaniatarian and/or development sector, with substantial experience in at least one of (i) conflict sensitivity, (ii) market system and (iii) humanitarian action.
• Proven leadership in the design, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of donor-funded programmes.
• Experience in financial management and oversight of budgets, grants and procurement activities.
• Demonstrated ability in managing large and dispersed teams in-person and remotely.
• Prior experience as either a Team Leader, Chief of Party, Country Director or similar.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, including successfully pitching projects to secure additional funding and expand financial support.
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
• Fluent in English, Arabic an advantage.

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Overall purpose of the role: 
The Grants Officer will be responsible for information management and grant management for all projects. The position is also responsible for providing regular support to project cycle management by ensuring compliance with donor and internal DRC/ASI guidelines on contracts management as well as the financial compliance of all involved agencies. In this capacity, the role will be assisting in budget management of sub-grants, review of financial reports and expenditures and provide technical guidance on financial capacity. S/he will also lead project capacity and due diligence assessments for grantees  in all cross border locations.

Duries and Responsibilities: 
Grants Management:

• Participate in capacity assessment of potential grantees including but not limited to assessment of the organization capacity, governance structure, experience and financial management systems and provide remedial action points.
• Collate information and data for due diligence and Navex checks.
• Support in delivery of kick off and capacity building workshops for grants, finance and compliance management.
• Support the Deris Wanaag (DW) team with the coordination of the implementing partners financial reporting, documentation, disbursement management and CSSF compliance.
• Review the submitted financial reports and related supporting documents by implementing partners and coordinate with relevant finance teams on any financial management issues identified.
• Ensure 90% of grantee monthly reported expenditure is reviewed, approved and invoiced to client.
• Follow up with implementing partners to ensure timely submission of financial reports. 
• Conduct spot-checks on the DW implementing partners and provide remedial action points to address areas of improvement.
• Ensure up to date grantee assets register for DW assets.
• Identify any compliance and financial spending risks during financial reviews and spot checks.
• Ensure complete and up to date filing of grants file folders.
• Support the implementing partners with capacity building plans of staff on financial and grants management.
• Work with field grants assistant to resolve any financial and compliance challenges with grantees.
• Review grantee monthly invoices against advances and expenditures and ensure timely internal approval prior to payment processing.
• Prepare grant close out checklist and drafting close out letters
• Ensure awareness and compliance with donor policies and guidelines by grantees
• Coordinate project kick-off ,close-out meetings and delivery of capacity building interventions.
• Participate in periodic reviews for all ongoing grants

Program Management and Support:

• Support the coordination of the project on financial reporting, documentation, disbursement management and general donor compliance;
• Review financial reports and supporting documents submitted by partner organizations and coordinate with the relevant programme, and finance teams on any financial management issues identified and monitor accompanying remedial actions.
• Ensure compliance of grantee reporting schedules and timelines and update of the reporting tracker
• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders (grantees, in delivery locations, and updating project Stakeholder Matrix•    

Experience and technical competencies: 

• At least three years of experience working with projects and/or grants management. 
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Good communicator with strong organizational, time management and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Competence in coordinating; monitoring and reviewing financial reports
• The ability to analyse, summarize and present a high volume of information quickly and accurately with advanced structuring
• Excellent organizational skills: the ability to multi-task, learn quickly, and work independently and productively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in working in complex and hardship areas/contexts
• High proficiency in MS Office tools (with excellent Microsoft Excel skills)

Education

• A university degree in BCOM/Business Studies, or any other relevant field
• Professional qualifications and experience in financial and contract management.

Language: 

• Professional fluency in English

Key stakeholders: 

•  Project team
• National and Regional government authorities
• INGO, NGOs, CSOs
• Grantees