Title: Program Manager(Resilience & Integration Manager/Lead)

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Employment Category: F1

Reporting To: Program Director, Ethiopia Migration Program (EMP)

Direct Reports: Mentorship Coordinator, Resilience and Integration Coordinator (x2-3)

Start of Contract & Duration: 12 Months

Posting date: October 20, 2021

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.

PROJECT BACKGROUND

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is implementing the Ethiopia Migration Program (EMP), a UK-funded program to make migration safer and protect would-be migrants and refugees from unsafe irregular migration through and from Ethiopia.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The Component Lead (Resilience and Integration) will oversee the design, development and roll out of the resilience and integration component of the program. Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Component Lead will be responsible for designing, contextualizing and managing the delivery of the activities under his/her portfolio. As a key member of the program delivery unit, the CL will coordinate with the members of the program management and field team in the delivery of the program activities. Furthermore, the CL oversees the work of technical experts (mentorship coordinator, and resilience and integration coordinators) under his/her supervision.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under the direction of the Program Director and with other members of the PMU, oversee the development of workplan and associated activity-based budgets (ABB) under the Resilience and Integration component.
• Contribute in the design and development of new program activities under the integration component in consultation with the PMU, other members of the program and short term technical advisors.
• Implement and continually improve appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems; analyzing results to ensure and enhance program effectiveness and quality.
• Ensure the quality, clarity and consistency of technical components of internal and external reports (e.g. program reports, sit-reps, internal updates)
• Provide technical assistance, policy analysis and/or strategic advice as required to achieve program objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction to program implementation team to achieve the greatest impact toward program goals and objectives
• Manage a team of technical experts (mentorship coordinator and two-three resilience and integration coordinator(s), in the delivery of the program outputs.
• Contribute to cross-cutting theme of Collaboration, Learning and Adapting (CLA), documenting learning and adjusting programming to reflect an evolving context.
• Prepare and submit quarterly programmatic reports on all resilience and integration outputs of the program.
• Maintain good working relationships with officials, government ministries, implementing partners and international and local NGO community, where necessary; and
• Represent the program at internal and external meetings and different for a as requested by the COP

Job Requirements

Experience and Technical Competencies: (include years of experience)

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience working in international development and/or humanitarian programming particularly in the area of livelihoods, resilience building and integration of returnees and refugees with host communities
• Experience in working with government counterparts and other partners at various levels - federal to district. This includes technical support, capacity-building and coordination
• Excellent understanding of the migration sector in Ethiopia, particularly in the area of refugee and returnees integration/reintegration
• Strong project management experience, including resource management, work planning, implementation oversight and periodic review, and compliance management
• Significant experience in training, capacity building, and mentoring
• High-level communications and interpersonal skills
• Experience working on DFID and/or FCDO funded programs
• Robust analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience of diverse team management
• Highly diplomatic with excellent political awareness and understanding
• A demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with governments, donors, partners, local organizations, and other stakeholder

Education (include certificates, licenses etc.):

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in development studies, sociology, international development, economics or other relevant fields

Languages: (indicate fluency level)

• Excellent verbal and written English.
• Fluency in Amharic
• Other local languages a plus

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 

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.

We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on CLICK HERE

Please forward the application and CV, in English through the stated website no later than November 2, 2021.

For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult HERE

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

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

We encourage only qualified Ethiopian Nationals to apply. DRC considers all applicants based on merit.