Programme Coordinator/ Coordinatrice de Programme
Workplace: Kibondo
Department/Country: Tanzania
Contract type: Expatriate or national contract
DRC
has been implementing emergency response projects in Tanzania since the
onset of the Burundi refugee crisis in 2015 in three refugee camps in
the Kigoma Region at the border with Burundi. DRC’s integrated projects
for refugees, asylum seekers and host communities comprise sectors such
as Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), Protection, Water,
Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Shelter and infrastructure, General Food
Distribution (GFD) and Livelihoods. In 2018 the office in Bujumbura,
Burundi in 2018 was set up aimed at strengthening cross border responses
and enhance the impact of interventions in support of Burundian
returnees.

The
Coordinator will support the Country Director and Area Managers in
building the Tanzania and Burundi program’s portfolio. The Coordinator
will assist in securing new funds by coordinating and/or leading
proposal development processes.

Additionally, the Coordinator
will support Area Managers in further capacitating senior programme
staff at the field level. This support will mainly focus on Project
Cycle Management in general and more specifically at further
strengthening DRC’s technical quality service delivery in the sectors of
focus.

The Coordinator will support the Country Director and
Area Manager with further strengthening donor- and other partner
relations and will work collaboratively with the Programme
Managers/Coordinators, Program Sector Leads, and the Monitoring,
Evaluation and Learning Team.
Recommended:

 Main responsibilities
Business Development

• Pro-actively
  explore funding and other partnership opportunities for both Tanzania
  and Burundi aimed at strengthening of the implementation of DRC’s
  strategy for the two countries
• Act as the lead
  writer/coordinator/editor for concept notes and proposals, as needed.
  These will be designed in collaboration with the program development
  team, Area managers, technical advisors, Regional Office and Head
  Quarter colleagues, ensuring that DRC’s programme handbook guidelines
  are incorporated into proposal design.
• Work in close
  coordinator with the Grants Manager for Burundi and Tanzania, closely
  coordinating division of work and jointly agreeing on priorities
• Support
  the Country Director and Area Managers in further expanding the
  existing donor network, including focussing on the Private Sector
• The
  Coordinator will work across multiple sectors/disciplines/geographic
  areas within the organization to contribute to organizational goals.
• Participates
  in Business Development reference groups either at global or regional
  level to develop new standards and innovative solutions.
• Contribute
  to the development of strong data collection and monitoring &
  evaluation plans within each proposal, including well-designed
  log-frames and indicators.
• Maintain up-to-date information on donor priorities and funding opportunities.
• Assist senior management in developing the humanitarian country program strategy and coordinating the delivery of assistance.

Capacity Building

• The
  Coordinator, in close coordination with the Area managers, will support
  senior programme staff in Project Cycle Management with the aim of
  further strengthening DRC’s overall quality of services delivery in it
  sectors of intervention
• In close cooperation with the Area
  Managers and Sector/ Project Manager, the Coordinator will lead on the
  development and roll out of training curricula aimed at further
  strengthening national staff capacities. This will mean the Coordinator
  will be spending time in the DRC field locations in both countries
  training staff on PCM, communication, report writing, humanitarian
  coordination, indicator tracking, DRC-specific tools and other
  identified topics.

Partnerships

• The
  Coordinator will contribute to the delivery of DRC’s Partnership
  Strategy in collaboration with the programme teams. This includes
  mapping and positively positioning DRC with new and existing partners,
  assessing partner’s operational and programmatic capacity, developing
  capacity building plans jointly with the partners, facilitating partners
  engage in project design and development and supporting them to deliver
  high-quality programmes. This role will also ensure that’s partners
  understanding and use of accountability frameworks, including
  maintaining compliance with donor regulations.

Representation

• Assist
  senior management in donor liaison and communication. Represent DRC in
  other external meetings with stakeholders and coordination meetings.

About you

• To be successful in this role we expect the following experience and technical competencies:

Essential Experience

• 5 years of relevant working experience, preferably with INGOs in field locations
• Master’s
  degree in international relief and development, social sciences, public
  health, statistics/research methods or related relevant field.
• Previous experience working on business development, project cycle management and capacity building of staff
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to analyse budgets for compliance with donor budget guidelines
• Excellent French and English writing skills
• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written

Preferred Experience:

• Previous role as a Head of Programs or grants manager in an INGO
• Experience working in the East Africa and Great Lakes region and/or West Africa
• Experience working with Economic Recovery and/or Protection programming is an added advantage
• Experience working with local partners
• Proven interest in capacity building of colleagues

Competency profile

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and cope with competing demands under tight deadlines
• Ability to be proactive and work with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented
• Strong team player, strong networking, representation, and negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, culturally sensitive and adaptable
• Flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learn from others
• Understands humanitarian issues in Tanzania, Burundi, and the region
• Willing to travel to project sites in Tanzania and Burundi

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate each of DRC’ five core competencies:
• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results through the
Regional team both to position DRC and ensure excellence in all
deliverables.
• Collaborating: You lead regional initiatives and processes by involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen to other stakeholders and staff; and you communicate concisely and persuasively.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.

We offer
Duration: 1 Year renewable subject to Performance and Funding.
Contract: Salary and conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment Band Non-Manager G.
Start Date: February 2022
Duty Station: Tanzania (Kibondo region and Dar es Salaam) and 40% Burundi (Bujumbura and field offices)
Accommodation: Shared Accommodation in DRC Guesthouse

Reporting: This position reports to Country Director
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.

Applications
Applicants must send a
cover letter (max 1 page) and an updated CV (max 3 pages) in English.
Cover letter should outline your personal motivation for applying and
your key qualifications for the position. Apply online on our page
Current Vacancies at www.drc.ngo. Applications sent by email will not be
considered.

Closing date for applications: 5th January 2022.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, candidates maybe contacted before closing date.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport

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

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.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal
opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and
positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All
applicants are considered for employment without attention to race,
age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual
orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate
diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their
unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all
interested candidates to apply!
Application due: 1/5/2022