Overall purpose of the role:
The Accountability Officer will be responsible for ensuring the quality and accountability of DRC’s program in Kenya through the effective processing and management of the Feedback and Complaint Response Mechanism (FCRM) and strengthening accountability practices as defined by the Country Office Accountability Plan for Kenya program through working with DRC and Partners’ teams.
Responsibilities:
R1. Accountability and Learning 70%
R2. Capacity building 20%
R3. Monitoring & Evaluation 10%
Experience and technical competencies:
Education:
DRC’s Core competencies:
All DRC roles require the post-holder to master the below DRC’s core competencies:
Conditions:
Contract duration:Â 8-months contract with possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council terms of employment for National staff.
Employment Category:Â Band H
Reporting to:Â Programme Development & Quality Manager
Availability:Â May 2024
Location: Nairobi (with frequent travels to all DRC and partners’ operations areas)
Key stakeholders:
Internal:Â Programme teams and MEAL unit members
External:Â INGOs/NGOs, National and Local government authorities
General
Commitments:
DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html)
Gender Equality:
DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, female candidates and those from minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Process:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications, which should include a 1-page cover letter clearly stating their motivation, and qualifications and a CV. Applications should include contact details of three professional referees who have supervised the candidate in the last five years. One referee must be the applicant’s most recent manager. Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.
We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies.
Applications should be sent no later than: 24th April 2024.
Tagged as: Danish Refugee Council, Kenya
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