Head of Programme

Contract

This is a DRC - Expatriate contract. More about DRC - Expatriate contracts.

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Head of Programme in Sudan

This role has a country focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the country. At present DRC in Sudan has a programmatic presence in Central and South Darfur, South Kordofan, Gedaref and Khartoum. The role contributes to the development of country strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to country operations while overseeing country activities

About the Job

The main responsibilities will include

• Responsible for the overall programmatic strategy across the entire country operation
• Responsible for providing technical input to the implementing actors within the different sectors (Emergency Response, Protection, Durable Solutions, Economic Recovery, Humanitarian Mine Action)
• Responsible for developing policies, processes and standards within respective areas
• Enable and oversee the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation activities across the entire country operation
• Fundraising activities and external representation

The duties and responsibilites will also include:

People Management • Lead and manage the programme staff (including people planning, performance, well-being and development)

Project management and development • Enabling and overseeing effective, efficient and timely implementation of all projects according to agreed contracts, budgets, policies and in accordance with specific donor requirements • Ensure that relevant beneficiary data is collected, compiled, analyzed and distributed and that relevant assessments are conducted in the project area • Provide regular internal and external reports, and other relevant information on programme activities, policy matters and external relations • Deliver inputs to programme strategy and identify opportunities for new projects • Lead assessments for emergency or longer term programming in existing or new project locations • Lead the planning and development of concept papers, budgets and project proposals with support from country team • Ensure effective coordination and visibility of the implementation of the projects with all humanitarian and development actors • Implement and oversee the DRC administrative guidelines and policies, safety and security procedures, logistics support and other tasks associated with efficient day-to-day running

External relations • Increase the visibility and credibility of DRC’s program in the area and maintain close relations with all relevant stakeholders including donors • Ensure correct and timely narrative and financial reporting to donor

About You

To be successful in this role we expect you to possess the following:

• At least 7 years' experience in relevant field.
• Master's degree in political science, international development, economics or other relevant field.
• At least 4 years' experience with people management
• Experience in managing program operations, including at country senior management level
• Proven leadership skills and a competence in people management
• Experience with proposal development, budget development, program implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience with effectively coordinating with national partners, local/government authorities, NGO partners, UNHCR and other relevant stakeholders.

• Full professional proficiency in English

  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: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

  We Offer

Contract Length: 24 months Band: E Designation of Duty Station: Unacccompanied Family Duty Station Start date: 1 February 2023

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates For questions regarding the vacancy please contact mohammed.ibrahim1@drc.ngo A****pplications sent by email will not be considered.

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.

Closing date for applications: 18 December 2022

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