Implementation Lead

Founded in 1956, The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities – in more than 40 countries around the world.

The EAGL Regional Office covers the following country operations: Burundi, Djibouti, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

Overall purpose of the role:

The Implementation Lead (Output 3 Lead) position is crucial for effective implementation of the project’s objectives. The incumbent will lead the implementation and adaptation of the project’s Output 3 strategy, including identifying opportunities and designing initiatives that strengthen the capacity of government and partner institutions. He/She will play a central role in leading and oversees OP3 implementation from a technical perspective and contribute to overall project delivery

Responsibilities :

The Implementation Lead will

• Lead project engagement at community level, encouraging broader societal participation in security engagement mechanisms, in particular women’s & vulnerable groups’ participation; dialogue between & within communities
• Leads application of community engagement to the design and adaptation of grants interventions
• Coordinates with Area Leads to assess grantee delivery progress, identify risks and challenges, identify areas to strengthen GESI and conflict sensitivity, and document lessons learnt
• Provide direct technical capacity building support to grantees, based on agreed capacity building plans
• Identification of opportunities for project grants, including design and co-creation
• Working closely and collaboratively with the MREL Unit to ensure appropriate and timely data collection and material necessary for learning
• Monitoring of contextual changes in delivery locations, to inform project quarterly reviews
• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders (grantees, in delivery locations, and updating project Stakeholder Matrix
• Support to project team on deployment to delivery locations
• Contributes to project quarterly reporting and learning products/events
• Ensuring that Area Lead activities and grantee activities are on track and delivered within agreed timeframes
• Ensuring that Area Leads submit reporting in line with agreed timelines and to appropriate quality

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)

• Advanced degree in Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Public Policy, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ senior management experience working in international humanitarian and/or development aid, ideally with experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrable technical expertise in conflict resolution, P/CVE
• Demonstrable experience in GESI and conflict sensitivity
• Demonstrable experience in successfully managing Outputs/workstreams, including compiling learning, adapting delivery approaches, monitoring and evaluation
• Demonstrable experience in managing teams effectively, including quality assurance over reporting and submissions

What we offer

Contract: 1 Year Contract with the possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance.

Management Band/ F.

Availability: 1st December 2024.

Duty station: Nairobi (Kenya)

Reporting Line: Project Director

Providing equal opportunities We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

DRC strives to attract, motivate and retain qualified national staff within its programs. As such, we strongly encourage national and diaspora candidates to apply for this position.

Promoting high standards : DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.