Overall purpose of the role
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and the wider international humanitarian community possess a robust understanding of the causes and effects of conflict disasters through data modelling there is still an underutilization of such models to anticipate and predict conflict events. In West Africa, the West Africa Context Analysis and Foresight Initiative (WACAFI) has been developed as a forecasting model that predicts potential community displacement and helps to inform humanitarian response. However, the capacity to take action from such forecasts remains limited. To address this, DRC aims to amalgamate community-led data gathering and disaster predictive modelling, creating anticipatory action mechanisms that can help prepare for and anticipate population movements resulting from conflict disasters. The project intends to refine the predictive model to incorporate community-level data, test the model in two contexts in the Sahel and East Africa, and develop a global framework that showcases the effectiveness of the disaster predictive model for the wider humanitarian community
The IM Specialist will be responsible for collecting, analysing, and disseminating information related to displacement predictions modelling and information management for Danish Refugee Council (DRC) EAGL Regional Office. The successful candidate will support the organization’s efforts to protect vulnerable populations, anticipate, prepare for, and respond to displacement crises. They will work closely with the organization’s teams to ensure that accurate and timely information is available for decision-making.
Key responsibilities
Anticipatory Action (AA) Initiative
Information Management
MEAL Support
About you
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:
Education:
Experience and technical competencies:
Conditions
Contract: One year contract with possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and other conditions are offered in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for Kenyan Staff ; Employment band G1-Non Management
Availability: June 2024
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya
Reporting Line: Regional MEAL Manager
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.
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
Application and CV
Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered.
DRC only accepts applications sent via our online application form on www.drc.ngo under job.
Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 22 May 2024