Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a dynamic and experienced Head of Programme who will provide overall quality and delivery of DRC’s programs across all established areas of operation in Somalia – with a significant contribution expected to the conceptualization, technical support and implementation of development, emergency and “nexus” projects.
The Head of Programme will play a vital role as a member of the Senior Management Team and will drive the overall country-level vision, mission and objectives, and guide implementation of area- and technical level strategies. S/he will be active in high level and strategic decision-making, collaborating closely with the Head of Support Services and Country Director, ensuring outputs are in line with the programmes country priorities, DRCs mandate and according to DRC policies and systems. The incumbent will oversee and coordinate programmatic issues related to quality and delivery with a focus on program sector integration and collaboration. The Head of Programme is also responsible foreseeing the Humanitarian Disarmament & Peace Building (HDPB) Unit.
About the job
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Program Strategy & Development
Program Implementation & Coordination
Program Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
Fundraising, Grant proposals writing & reporting processes
Program staff Management and Capacity Building
Donor liaison, Partnerships and Representation
Advocacy and communication:
About you
To be successful at this role we expect you to posses the following:
In this position, you are also expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
We offer:
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.
Contract length: 12 months
Start date: 01 June 2022
Duty stations: Mogadishu with travel to field locations l Unacccompanied/Non-family Duty Station
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriate staff.
Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.**
Closing date for applications: 21 April 2022
The screening process for this position is on rolling basis, so early submission of applications is encouraged. DRC remains a right to close the vacancy once a suitable candidate is identified. Please find the link to the this vacancy here.
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.
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