- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldProject Management
Overall purpose of the role:
The Implementation Lead (Output 3 Lead) position is crucial for effective implementation of the project’s objectives. The incumbent will lead the implementation and adaptation of the project’s Output 3 strategy, including identifying opportunities and designing initiatives that strengthen the capacity of government and partner institutions. He/She will play a central role in leading and oversees OP3 implementation from a technical perspective and contribute to overall project delivery
Responsibilities :
The Implementation Lead will
- Lead project engagement at community level, encouraging broader societal participation in security engagement mechanisms, in particular women’s & vulnerable groups’ participation; dialogue between & within communities
- Leads application of community engagement to the design and adaptation of grants interventions
- Coordinates with Area Leads to assess grantee delivery progress, identify risks and challenges, identify areas to strengthen GESI and conflict sensitivity, and document lessons learnt
- Provide direct technical capacity building support to grantees, based on agreed capacity building plans
- Identification of opportunities for project grants, including design and co-creation
- Working closely and collaboratively with the MREL Unit to ensure appropriate and timely data collection and material necessary for learning
- Monitoring of contextual changes in delivery locations, to inform project quarterly reviews
- Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders (grantees, in delivery locations, and updating project Stakeholder Matrix
- Support to project team on deployment to delivery locations
- Contributes to project quarterly reporting and learning products/events
- Ensuring that Area Lead activities and grantee activities are on track and delivered within agreed timeframes
- Ensuring that Area Leads submit reporting in line with agreed timelines and to appropriate quality
About you
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s 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: You act in line with our vision and values.
Experience and Technical comptencies (included year of experience)
- Advanced degree in Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Public Policy, or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years’ senior management experience working in international humanitarian and/or development aid, ideally with experience in a similar role.
- Demonstrable technical expertise in conflict resolution, P/CVE
- Demonstrable experience in GESI and conflict sensitivity
- Demonstrable experience in successfully managing Outputs/workstreams, including compiling learning, adapting delivery approaches, monitoring and evaluation
- Demonstrable experience in managing teams effectively, including quality assurance over reporting and submissions
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Danish Refugee Council on job.drc.ngo to apply.