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DANISH REFUGEE COUNCIL NEWSEAE.GR

To Danish Refugee Council για την κάλυψη των αναγκών του ανακοινώνει τις κάτωθι θέσεις εργασίας:

1) Programme Implementation & Partnerships Coordinator - National Contract

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home. 

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. 

All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency. 

Background 

DRC has been operating in Greece since December 2015, providing support to the Greek Ministry of Migration Policy in ensuring dignified reception conditions for refugees and migrants arriving on Lesvos island. In March 2016, DRC expanded its operations in Athens, in response to the changing context and the build-up of refugee population on mainland Greece.

Purpose 

The Programme Implementation & Partnerships Coordinator (PIPC) supports the effective management of programs according to DRC’s organizational standards. The position requires a high degree of responsibility, flexibility, and understanding of complex organizational charts including horizontal liaising among different senior managers. The PIPC will belong to the Programme Technical Unit (PTU), reporting to the Head of Programmes (HoP), and working in close coordination with all senior managers in Greece.

In collaboration with all PTU members the PIPC will: 

Work to develop and manage DRC humanitarian programming centered around strengthening of protection and resilience, for persons of concern (PoC).  

Manage provision of direct humanitarian assistance and strengthening of partners, including identification and capacity development of local authorities and civil society organizations. 

Represent DRC in relevant humanitarian coordination fora, engaging with UN & INGO counterparts and proactively seeking to shape agendas in line with DRC and humanitarian priorities. 

Key responsibilities include:

Duties and Responsibilities

Support the HoP to ensure standards, quality, and accountability in project/programme cycle management, and in the development of new programme proposals, while also supporting in the development of innovative, and strategic partnerships with international, regional, local, public, and private actors, including relevant authorities, humanitarian actors, and civil society. 

Technical Line Management and Implementation of DRC humanitarian portfolio  

Provide technical guidance and support in implementing projects/programs in line with relevant strategies that have been agreed by Senior Management and are compliant with donor regulations.  

Oversee programme quality of assigned current and proposed projects; 

Ensure compliance of current & proposed projects within the scope of DRC programme department;  

In coordination with other PTU members, ensure positions are staffed and projects are on track;  

Develop clear lines of communication between project staff and partners;  

Develop tools and processes to capture, share and incorporate lessons learned and best practices to inform and enhance quality of programming; 

Work with PTU advisors to ensure that relevant tools and means of verification are used to implement activities as stated in the Programme Handbook;  

Review relevant Activity Briefs and ensure that program implementation takes place in a manner that does not jeopardize reporting congruence and harmonization across areas and sites; 

Review and update Programme Handbook quarterly in response to required changes in program strategy.

Strategy, grant management, and resource mobilization

Supporting DRC senior managers in designing programmatic strategies, based upon relevant assessments and stakeholder analyses. This involves: 

Update and maintain a DRC narrative based on the evolving context; 

Write project proposals and reports or coordinate the writing of proposals and reports; 

Liaise with donors for issues concerning ongoing and new projects, as needed; 

Coordinate assessments, allowing for strong evidence-based programme design; 

Identify opportunities to support growth and programme development; 

Drafting of documents and tools to make strategies actionable and measurable.

Representation and Partnerships

Represent DRC, maintain old and develop new partnerships aiming to improve DRC’s image and scope, based on the strategic priorities that have been set, by: 

Represent DRC in external programme and sectoral meeting as needed; 

Identify opportunities to develop new partnerships, in line with the country office’s strategic priorities; 

Lead and coordinate partnership assessments for DRC's local partners; 

Draft Memorandums of Understandings and other partnership documents and tools, to facilitate partnerships as necessary; 

Create tools and mechanisms for tracking of partner project implementation; 

Maintain a line of communication with existing partners, and support Areas Offices in technical management of partnerships.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Support relevant PTU members in monitoring DRC programme as required (reporting tools, etc.). 

Conduct field visits and/or missions in-country and abroad as needed trainings, management meetings, etc.

Other Duties

Manage any other ad hoc task related to programme as required by the HoP; 

Required Qualifications

University degree in development and humanitarian studies, international relations, management, social science or related field;   

At least 5 years' prior experience in a project/program management role;  

Skills and experience in project/program planning, delivery, monitoring, reporting, review and evaluation;  

Skills in fundraising, budget management and donor reporting/ accountability/ compliance;  

Ability to produce timely project proposals and high-quality reports;  

Extensive experience in representation and networking;  

Excellent analytical and strategic skills;  

Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with local staff and other stakeholders;  

Excellent negotiation, advocacy and communication skills;   

Professional fluency in written and spoken English;  

Knowledge of displacement issues and local context in Greece is a clear asset; 

Ability to speak Greek is an added advantage.

Terms and Conditions  

  • The contract will be under the Greek Labor Law, and all allowances will be provided to the employees (Christmas, Easter, Vacation bonus).      

  • DRC provides training opportunities to develop and strengthen the quality of its services as well as its staff members’ professional and personal development.    

  • The position will be based in Attika (Greece) and national terms and conditions apply.

General Regulations

The employee shall follow DRC instructions on safety, confidentiality and ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and the Humanitarian Accountability Framework. 

Employee should not engage in any other paid activity during the DRC contract period without prior authorization. 

Employee should not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the implementation of any project during the DRC contract period. 

Employee should not give interviews to the media or publish project-related photos or other material without prior authorization. 

Employee shall return all borrowed equipment for the project to DRC after the end of the contract period or upon request.

Further Information

You are welcome to contact the Head of Programmes, Petros Passas at Αυτή η διεύθυνση ηλεκτρονικού ταχυδρομείου προστατεύεται από τους αυτοματισμούς αποστολέων ανεπιθύμητων μηνυμάτων. Χρειάζεται να ενεργοποιήσετε τη JavaScript για να μπορέσετε να τη δείτε., for additional information regarding the position. 

For general information about DRC, please consult www.drc.ngo

Application Process

Interested? Then apply for this position on line: www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/current-vacancies. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English.

Applications close on the 23rd of November 2018.

Due to the urgency of the position DRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline.      

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.

 

2) MEL Coordinator - National Contract

Introduction

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home. 

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

Background

DRC has been operating in Greece since December 2015, providing support to the Greek Ministry of Migration Policy in ensuring dignified reception conditions for refugees and migrants arriving on Lesvos island. In March 2016, DRC expanded its operations in Athens, in response to the changing context and the build-up of refugee population on mainland Greece.

Purpose

Under the direct management of the Head of Programmes (HoP), the MEL Coordinator, in close collaboration with other Programme staff (Programme Coordinator, Reporting Officer, Grants Specialist etc.), will be responsible for coordinating, monitoring and ensuring timely and quality implementation of DRC MEL activities in Greece. Amongst others, this includes the rigorous follow-up of all MEL-related plans to monitor quantitative and qualitative progress, document lessons learned and improve programme design/implementation where needed. The MEL Coordinator supervises (technically manages) the MEL teams in all field locations of DRC Greece.

Duties and Responsibilities

The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Management and Programme Quality

Coordination and oversight of all aspects of MEL processes from contributing to the development of MEL plans to implementation at field level in line with DRC’s minimum operational standards for monitoring, evaluation and learning (MELMOPs); 

Ensures timely implementation of M&E and Learning plans; 

Provide technical support to area-based MEL Officers and Assistants with a view to ensure coherence in survey design, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis to support programme development and quality; 

Capacity building of MEL Officers and Assistants on data collection, analysis and report write-up by regularly providing feedback and guidance; 

Quality assurance of data collection and data entry processes, including ongoing work to improve and update data collection, consolidation and analysis tools; 

Create and maintain a recommendations’ tracker to follow-up on previous recommendations’ level of implementation; 

In close collaboration with the IM officer, ensure the use of standardized tools and approaches throughout the country; 

Coordinate the dissemination of key findings to the respective programme units in varied ways, with the aim to enhance evidence-based decision making and planning; 

Support the ongoing improvement of organizational learning and knowledge management at project and country programme levels; 

Provide support in managing the various databases and summary sheets to oversee measurement of achievement and progress toward set targets; 

Ensure successful roll out and sound management of information systems in all programme areas; 

Work closely with sector-specific technical advisors to ensure information-sharing and integration between MEL and other sectors; 

Contribute to the development of technical MEL components of proposals, donor reports, advocacy and learning notes and other MEL-related reports as required.

Management

Ensure full compliance with DRC and donor financial guidelines and policies 

Human Resources and Personnel Management 

Technically supervise the MEL Officers in all field locations of DRC Greece; 

Supervise the Programme Compliance team; 

Participate in recruitment processes and ensure that relevant staffing structures are in place; 

Together with the Area Managers, provide feedback and contribute to staff evaluations conducted on a regular basis.

Reporting 

Ensure compliance with internal reporting system and donor requirements. 

Security

Comply with DRC safety and security procedure

Required Qualifications

University degree in international development, behavioral/social sciences or a related subject; qualitative and quantitative research methods component a strong advantage; 

A minimum of 3 years experience in project cycle management in the not-for-profit sector; 

A good knowledge and understanding of project monitoring tools and techniques, including log frame approach and indicator measurement and follow-up; 

Ability to design M&E tools including surveys, interviews and FGD questionnaires; familiarity with participatory M&E techniques an advantage; 

Experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection, interpretation and analysis methods; 

Knowledge of data collection and analysis software (SPSS, ODK, Nvivo or similar software for qualitative data analysis) considered an advantage; 

Ability to present and meaningfully disseminate findings addressing to a variety of audiences; 

Experience in training, capacity building and mentoring staff; experience in managing multicultural teams is an advantage; 

Fluency in both written and spoken English and Greek is required;

Terms and Conditions  

  • The contract will be under the Greek Labor Law, and all allowances will be provided to the employees (Christmas, Easter, Vacation bonus).      

  • DRC provides training opportunities to develop and strengthen the quality of its services as well as its staff members’ professional and personal development.    

  • The position will be based in Attika (Greece) and national terms and conditions apply.  

General Regulations

The employee shall follow DRC instructions on safety, confidentiality and ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and the Humanitarian Accountability Framework. 

Employee should not engage in any other paid activity during the DRC contract period without prior authorization. 

Employee should not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the implementation of any project during the DRC contract period. 

Employee should not give interviews to the media or publish project-related photos or other material without prior authorization. 

Employee shall return all borrowed equipment for the project to DRC after the end of the contract period or upon request. 

 Further Information 

You are welcome to contact the Head of Programmes, Petros Passas at Αυτή η διεύθυνση ηλεκτρονικού ταχυδρομείου προστατεύεται από τους αυτοματισμούς αποστολέων ανεπιθύμητων μηνυμάτων. Χρειάζεται να ενεργοποιήσετε τη JavaScript για να μπορέσετε να τη δείτε., for additional information regarding the position.

Application Process

Interested? Then apply for this position on line: www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/current-vacancies. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English.

Applications close on the 16th of November 2018.

Due to the urgency of the position DRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline.       
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.


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