Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Head of Programme for our operations in Libya.
About the job
This role has a country focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within Libya. 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 from a strategic perspective.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Overall purpose of the role
- Responsible for the overall programmatic strategy across the entire country operation
- Responsible for providing technical input to the implementing actors within the different sectors
- Responsible for developing policies, processes, and standards within respective areas
- Responsible for shaping and driving the Advocacy strategy for the country and feeding into regional initiatives
- Enable and oversee the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation activities across the entire country operation
- Fundraising activities and external representation
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 in Libya
- 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
- Oversee the development and implementation of an evidence-based Advocacy strategy
- Ensure correct and timely narrative and financial reporting to donor
About you
To be successful in this role we expect the following experience and technical competencies:
- At least 7 years' experience in 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; Arabic and advantage
- A Master's degree in political science, international development, economics or another relevant field
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: 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: 12 months
Level: E - Manager
Designation of Duty Station: Tunis (Tunisia) with frequent travel to Libya, Non-family duty station
Start date: 12 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. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Marc Henkelman, marc.henkelman@drc.ngo.
DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:
- Professionalism, impact & expertise
- Humanitarian approach & the work we do
- Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
- Culture, values & strong leadership
- Fair compensation & continuous development
Read more here about what our employees say about working in DRC.
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process. Visit drc.ngo to read more about what we do to secure robust safeguarding mechanisms.