Location:  Addis Ababa (with frequent travel to Field Offices)

Required No: 1

Employment Category:  F1

Reporting To: Head of program

Start of Contract & Duration:  8 months with possibility of extension  

 INTRODUCTION

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), an international non-governmental organization (NGO), has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. DRC promotes and supports solutions to the problems faced by refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and migrants. The organization has offices across the region, and has been operational in Ethiopia since 2009.  With funding from bilateral and multilateral donors, DRC is currently implementing a range of activities across Ethiopia and Djibouti, including WASH and shelter provision, child and youth protection, Gender based violence response, awareness-raising of migration risks, protection monitoring of migration routes, and livelihoods support for returning migrants or those at-risk of migration.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), is implementing an ECHO-funded project across Tigray, Somali and Gambella regions, with a focus on protection and shelter. This project will meet the urgent needs of the most vulnerable while promoting self-reliance for those displaced by crisis and affected local host populations, while systematically increasing the capacity of local duty bearers and communities to play an important role as a keystone of the responses that affect them. DRC aims to:

• Provide immediate, life-saving assistance and emergency protection responses to conflict-affected communities in Tigray
• Implement an integrated Protection response to conflict- and natural disaster-affected communities in Somali region
• Continue providing essential general protection programming, and expand case management services in Gambella

With a complex programme in diverse locations, DRC, is seeking a highly qualified, enthusiastic and action-oriented individual for the position of Project Manager to oversee the implementation and management of this project.  Applicants are expected to have a demonstrated generalist background in the development or humanitarian field with significant experience in project cycle management, and representation with community and governmental representatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Management & Coordination:

• Enabling and overseeing effective, efficient and timely implementation of a portfolio of projects, in line with the submitted proposal, donor requirements and international best practice.
• Work closely with DRC technical teams, in particular shelter and protection, to provide technical and managerial oversight if all programming, in line with core protection principles and best practices and DRC and donor regulations.
• Oversee all steps of the project cycle, including timely implementation of activities, effective and relevant monitoring of activities, timely completion of projects and documentation and reflection of achievements and lessons learned
• Work closely with the area office teams to follow up on progress and provide support to ensre timely completion of activities.
• Ensure that all contractually agreed activities are implemented, in line with contextual needs.

Reporting

• Ensure all necessary project documents are in place and updated, inclindg LOUs, PMTs, workplans, detailed implementation plans and BVAs.
• Prepare monthly progress reports, trackers, updated workplan and financial reports for selected project(s)
• Coordinate the production of project narrative and financial reports internally and to donors
• Regularly review and report on progress

Finance and administration

• Serve as budget holder for selected project(s) and ensure that all expenditure is in line with the agreed budget and DRC and donor rules.
• Review and approve expenditure on the project
• Lead on budget vs actual review meetings and provide justifications for deviation

Human resources:

• Closely support and follow up on recruitment for any roles on the project(s)
• Promote positive and collaborative working environment amongst the different teams working on the project(s) in different locations.
• Promote professional development of project staff

Logistics and procurement

• Prepare procurement plans and work with supply chain to ensure that project supplies are procured in a timely manner, in line with DRC and donor requirements, and project needs.
• Ensure that all project visibility is in line with donor requirements.

Monitoring and evaluation

• Work closely with the MEAL manager to ensure strong focus on monitoring and learning, and ensure that indicators are accurately tracked.
• Ensure that strong accountability mechanisms are in place through the project sites
• Organize regular review and reflection meetings.

Project design

• Take part in design of new projects and preparation of proposals, including developing BOQs and budgets.

Experience and Technical Competencies: (include years of experience)

• An advanced degree in a related field, such as international relations, migration, human rights, law, or social sciences;
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience working in international humanitarian and/or development aid, preferably with displaced populations, and with at least 5 years in program management.
• Technical expertise and experience in protection, shelter, WASH and/or livelihoods programming.
• Robust analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Strong understanding of project cycle management, and familiarity with planning and management tools
• Familiarity with specific donor rules, in particular ECHO
• Denstrated understanding of grants management and contractual compliance
• Demonstrable track record of meeting or exceeding programme targets, whilst maintaining technical quality.
• Highly diplomatic with excellent political awareness and understanding.
• High-level communications and interpersonal skills.
• A demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with host governments, donors, partners, local organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Education (include certificates, licenses etc.):

• Master’s degree in law, social sciences, international development, or other relevant field.

Languages: (indicate fluency level)

• Excellent verbal and written English and Amharic.
• Knowledge of Tigrinya or Somali an added advantage. 

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
• Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
• Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.

Demonstrating integrity: Acting in line with DRC’s vision and values