Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Head of Programme to provide leadership and oversight of DRC’s programming across Tanzania and Burundi and support the Country Director in donor engagement, liaison and fundraising.
About the job
The Head of Programme will be the program lead in both Tanzania and Burundi, contribute to strategic planning and lead in management of all technical experts.
The Head of Programme will oversee and coordinate programmatic issues related to quality and delivery with a focus on program sector integration and collaboration. S/he is responsible for high quality and accountable programme design and delivery, and ensures compliance with DRC’s procedures and guidelines within the operation.
The Head of Programme leads the development of new programming strategies and program reporting. S/he has a close working relationship with the Area Managers in Tanzania & Burundi as well as the Head of Support Services (HoSS) and Grants Manager based in Kibondo, Tanzania.
The Head of Programme will be part of the executive management team. S/He retains a high degree of autonomy, within a clearly defined regional strategic framework, and will report to the Country Director.
In more detail, your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Management Responsibilities:
Fundraising and new programme development:
Programme strategy within DRC’s overall Country, Regional and Global strategic frameworks:
Programme delivery:
Quality, accountability, and programme compliance:
Representation, coordination and stakeholder management.
Advocacy and communication:
The above list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, but other tasks may be required to adapt to programmatic needs.
About you
To be successful in this role we expect the following experience and technical competencies:
Moreover, in this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
We offer
Contract lenght: 1 Year renewable subject to Performance and Funding.
Band: Salary and conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Global Expatriates (available at www.drc.dk under Vacancies) graded as Band M.E. For qualified Burundi nationals’ terms of employment will be in accordance with DRC terms for National staff in Burundi.
Duty Station: Bujumbura – Burundi; Non-Accompanied Position
Start Date: 15 September 2020
Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html). All DRC staff must be committed to the Red Cross Code of Conduct, as well as the Core Humanitarian Standards.
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, colour, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.
Closing date for applications: 15 July 2020.
Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously and interviews will be planned as soon as a suitable candidate is identified – so early submission of applications is encouraged. DRC remains a right to close the vacancy once a suitable candidate is identified.
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo
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