About DRC
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and non-profit organization, founded in 1956, that works in more than 35 countries around the world. DRC is one of the largest protection actors in Kenya, actively coordinating and advocating for improving the protective environment for refugees and host communities. DRC implements Protection monitoring, Child Protection and GBV prevention and response programmes in its areas of operation to address protection issues faced by displaced and non-displaced at-risk groups and individuals. The programme also aims to identify and build synergies with DRC´s Economic Recovery sector to facilitate durable solutions and Humanitarian Disarmament & Peace Building activities to enhance to respond to the needs of communities affected by acute crisis as well as those in protracted displacement situations.

Overall purpose of the role:
The HDP Team Leader is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of all aspects of the HDP Sector projects in Garissa County. This includes, but is not limited to ensuring; the planning and implementation of project activities, development and management of project budgets; timely and high-quality narrative reporting; contribution to financial reporting; contribution to the development of funding proposals to sustain and grow the project and HDP work in Garissa county. Adherence to DRC security procedures and regulations, representation of DRC HDP sector in North eastern region, adherence to/ fulfilment of DRC standard regulations and operational procedures (including the Code of Conduct, the DRC-HDP Programme Manual and administrative regulations), approved programme documents, donor contracts and the Kenyan law.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Strategic planning:

• Contribute to the implementation and review of HDP strategy for the DRC Kenya program, with a focus on initiatives in the Somali Cluster.
• Project management:
• Prepare and review annual, monthly, and weekly work plans for the HDP projects in Dadaab in accordance with the annual planning cycle;
• Ensure the proper and timely implementation of project activities according to work plans and agreed policies and donor requirements;
• Contribute to the development of the M&E plan and ensure its full and timely implementation;
• Provide regular internal reports and other relevant information on conflict management policy matters, project activities, and external relations to the immediate supervisor, based on agreed formats and schedules.
• The HDP team leader will also be the focal point in the implementation and delivery of Resilience Peace and Stability Program (RPSP) in Garissa County.

Organizational and people management:

• To develop an effective working relationship with the Kenya program team based on a clear understanding of respective roles, as well as a collaborative approach;
• Line management of project staff:
• Ensuring delivery by project staff of timely and high-quality outputs;
• Developing performance plans and holding performance appraisals for all project staff under direct management

Finance and fundraising:

• Ensure the development of project budgets and spending projections;
• Monitor expenditure against budgets;
• Together with immediate supervisor and other HDP staff identify opportunities for new projects and funding;
• Contribute to the development of funding proposals;

External representation and advocacy:

• Ensure good and constructive relations with local government at County and sub-county levels;
• Strengthen HDP contacts and coordination with other NGO/CBOs operating in Garissa County on security, conflict management, social cohesion, Violent extremism issues and advocacy;
• Represent DRC- HDP sector in external meetings in Garissa County and as delegated by the HDP manager;
• Ensure good relations with DRC’s partner organizations;
• Represent the DRC HDP sector towards donors at the local level;
• Any other tasks requested by the immediate Supervisor and or Country Director.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Prepare Monitoring and evaluation reports when required and submit them to the MEAL Focal point person.
• Ensure all project activities data are captured using the correct monitoring tools provided by the organization
• Assist with any other related activities as deemed necessary by the supervisor
• Assist in data collection and evaluation activities

Personal Attributes

• Organized, punctual and delivers on time,
• Strong ability to motivate and inspire staff and partners,
• Excellent networking skills,
• Passionate about promoting a Kenya free of armed violence and conflict
• Emotional intelligence and creative mind that will enable him/her to identify new and suitable solutions to local safety needs; Diplomatic, patient and persistent,
• Analytical and able to present logical arguments,
• Curious and seeks out information, strong drive to learn new things and improve own capacity,
• Takes initiative – identifies what needs to get done and does it,
• Hard working and driven to achieve objectives, Able to work under minimum supervision
• A good team player, culturally sensitive and able to resist external pressure

Experience and technical competencies:

• Substantial knowledge of the Kenya political system from community to national level;
• Exceptional understanding of local dynamics that lead to armed violence (ideally in arid and semi-arid parts of Kenya);
• Extensive experience working on issues related to land governance, Climate Change and Peace, Community Policing, CVE and conflict management, community-based approaches, awareness raising, advocacy, and development of policy recommendations;
• Extensive experience in working with and managing partners;
• Extensive experience in project management including monitoring and evaluation;
• Extensive experience in report writing;
• Demonstrated capacity for proposal development;
• Extensive experience in the management of project finances;
• Experience working in complex and politically sensitive contexts, and excellent political judgment;
• A team player: able to demonstrate a constructive, cooperative, and problem-solving approach;

Education

• A university degree in peace studies, social sciences, or a related field;

Language:

• Excellent Communication skills in English and Swahili required

Key Internal & External Stakeholder

• Dadaab Area Manager, Dadaab HDP team, Dadaab DRC staff, HDP project officers, HDP Manager. DRC Head of Programs
• Community
• Local government authorities
• Other NGOs
• Partners
• UNHCR

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.

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.
• Availability: August 2024
• Duty station: Dadaab Refugee camp

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 Vacancies. Please remember to upload both a letter of application and your CV and do not attach any written recommendations.
Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 26th June, 2024

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.

Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.

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. Visit drc.ngo to read more about what we do to secure robust safeguarding mechanisms.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport