Danish Demining Group (DDG) Head of Programme at Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 30 countries throughout the world. DRC fulfils its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations - refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities in the conflict areas of the world; and by advocating on behalf of conflict-affected populations internationally, and in Denmark, on the basis of humanitarian principles and the Human Rights Declaration. We understand "durable solutions" as any means by which the situation of refugees can be permanently and satisfactorily resolved, enabling them to live normal lives. Durable solutions can be voluntary repatriation, local integration or resettlement. In Denmark, DRC assists refugees in all aspects of integration as well as asylum procedures. Internationally, DRC actively participates in supporting the protection of refugees, and promoting durable solutions for conflict-affected populations. The DRC’s supreme authority is the Council, which consists of up to three representatives of each member organisation, six representatives of the voluntary groups and refugee counselling organisations cooperating with the Danish Refugee Council, and of the Executive Committee. DRC is an umbrella organisation and is currently consisting of 30 organisation members and voluntary groups, committed to the refugee cause. Membership of the DRC is open to non-party-political, voluntary, nationwide humanitarian and international organisations that work on a democratic basis, and whose aims conform to those of the DRC.

• Job TypeFull Time


• QualificationBA/BSc/HND


• Experience5 years


• LocationBorno


• Job FieldAdministration / Secretarial  , NGO/Non-Profit 

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Contract type: Expatriate contract

Job Description

• We are currently looking for a highly qualified Danish Demining Group (DDG) Head of Programme overseeing the Mine Action and Armed Violence Reduction activities of the DDG programme in Nigeria focusing in the North-east region.

About the job

• The Danish Demining Group (DDG) Head of Programme (HoP) is responsible for overseeing the Mine Action and Armed Violence Reduction activities of the DDG programme in Nigeria, with a focus on building national capacity as well as on growing the resources and scope of the programme.


• The DDG HoP will have the overall responsibility of the DDG portfolio in Nigeria and is a member of the Nigeria Senior Management Team (SMT).

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Programme development and management:

• Plan, implement and monitor DDG’s activities in Nigeria.


• Co-ordinate and work with relevant state-level government authorities, local government institutions, non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations and local communities in order to ensure the smooth execution of programme activities.


• Lead DDG programme implementation and development


• Promote the integration of DRC and DDG programming in Nigeria.


• Oversee the roll-out of DDG activities throughout DRC offices in northeastern Nigeria.


• Monitor and advise field staff in programme delivery.


• Maintain working relationships with DDG’s other programmes in the wider West Africa/Sahel region to exchange experience and ideas.


• Manage and monitor the DDG budgets closely and report to the Country Director (CD), Head of Support Services (HoSS) and DDG Headquarters of any discrepancies or issues as appropriate.


• Keep the CD informed at all times of programmatic updates and potential fundraising / project ideas and initiatives.


• Ensure the necessary systems are in place.

Team Management:

• Provide strong leadership to the programme, with oversight and management of DRC DDG expatriate staff (in particular the Community Liaison Mine Action Manager, DDG AVR Manager, DDG Technical field manager (TFM)), M&E Manager (as it relates to DDG work) and national staff executing DDG components of DRC programming in Nigeria .


• Ensure the ongoing formal and informal appraisal/evaluation of staff performance, including follow up on Results Contracts and annual written appraisals of the DDG programme staff.

Security:

• In close collaboration with the Safety Advisor reporting to the DRC CD for Nigeria, ensure adherence to security procedures, ensuring a minimum of 91% MOSS compliance of all field locations, monitoring developments in the security situation, developing contingency plans, etc.

Reporting:

• Ensure proper and timely financial and narrative donor reporting in compliance with internal and external reporting requirements including procurement.


• Regular reporting to DRC CD Nigeria and other colleagues at the RO & HQ level as required and agreed.

Fundraising and Representation:

• Under the DRC Nigeria CD lead, act as representative for the DDG programmes in Nigeria towards government authorities, donors, partners, UN agencies and international and local NGOs and various local co-ordination forums.


• Under the DRC Nigeria CD lead and in coordination with the DRC Nigeria SMT take the lead on the process of securing funds for DDG’s activities. This includes any liaison and contact with the donor and national stakeholders.


• Under the DRC Nigeria CD leadership, liaison with relevant government authorities, donors, partners, UN agencies and international and local NGOs and various local co-ordination forums.


• Identify new programming opportunities and write concept notes and proposals


• Liaise with donor representatives in the region and in Abuja as required

Accountability:

• Guided by the DRC Programme Handbook, Operations Handbook, AVR Framework and handbooks, and DDG Mine Action SOPs, the DDG Head of Programme must continuously monitor and develop relevant accountability initiatives in the field as well as strengthening the effort to document the impact of DRC/DDG’s activities.


• Ensure compliance with the guidelines, policies, procedures and values of DRC/DDG.

About You
Required:

• Proven experience working on Mine Action and AVR programming and implementation.


• Proven minimum 5 years of experience with programme management (planning, implementation and monitoring) from a complex and fragile environment, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa


• Experience managing a large technical training program preferably for the security forces


• Experience working with donors and external relations


• Strong on liaison and networking with national stakeholders, both on a national and local level.


• Proven ability to mentor and coach others. Staff management is important in this position.


• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.


• The capacity and willingness to be flexible and accommodating in difficult and insecure circumstances.


• Knowledge of Explosive Ordnance Disposal and happy to work with the Nigerian Police force.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (writing reports and proposals).

Desirable:

• Preferable experience working with national partners and capacity building projects.


• Prior M&E experience and the capability of working with data collection, analysis and report writing is an advantage.


• Knowledge of local languages (i.e. Hausa, Kanuri, etc.) is an asset

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ 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 uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We Offer

• Contract length: 12 Months with posibility of extension.


• Band: M.E


• Designation of Duty Station: Non-Family Duty Station.


• Start date: 03 August 2020


• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.

Method of Application

• 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.


• For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

Apply at  candidate.hr-manager.net