Area Programme Manager in Danish Refugee Council / Dansk Flygtningehjælp

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate to protect, advocate and promote durable solutions for displacement affected populations.DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 700 staff in Ukraine and will continue significant scale-up in 2024 to implement emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.DRC is currently looking for a highly qualified Area Programme Manager to join our team in Chernihiv.The overall purpose of the role:Develop and manage DRC area programming centered around strengthening of protection and resilience for displaced populations, centered on protection and cash approaches. Displaced populations include internally displaced persons (IDPs), host families, host communities, and returnees.Manage the 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. In addition, representation of the programme to partners and authorities will boost DRC's profile and portfolio.Provide vision, leadership, and direction to DRC humanitarian team and as well as overseeing the administration and implementation of the area project grants and project teamsSupport the Senior Management Team in ensuring strategic programming coherent with DRC’s operational platforms, coordinating DRC’s programme development, strengthening DRC’s programme quality, standards, and learning, and enforcing DRC’s accountability and M&E frameworks.Geographic scope: This role has an area focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the area. The role contributes to developing area strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to base operations.Your main responsibilities will be:1. Management of DRC area portfolioLead on the planning and kick-off of new projects in the area (Project Planning, Kick-off meetings, Project Implementation Plans development, etc.)Provide daily support to sectoral managers and team leaders to implement their activities on time, scope, and budgetOversee programme quality of current and proposed projects, participate to drafting relevant SOPs to facilitate implementation, and provide direct support to sector managers and team leaders to improve program qualityEnsure positions are staffed and projects are on trackProvide backstopping and training to Program Head of Departments (i.e., Managers and Team Leaders) in the roll out of area led reporting mechanisms per projectsEnsure compliance of current & proposed projects within scope of DRC programme departmentDevelop clear lines of communication between project staff and partnersDevelop tools and processes to capture, share, and incorporate lessons learned and best practices to inform and enhance the quality of programming2. Implementation of DRC Project Cycle ManagementLead on the rollout and implementation of DRC Project Cycle Management toolsProvide mentoring to Sectoral Managers and Team leaders on the implementation of DRC Project Cycle Management phases and tools3. Strategy and funding development and resource mobilisation In coordination with the Area Manager and MEAL Manager, lead and coordinate assessments in the areaRegularly provide updates to the Area Manager and SMT on needs evolution in the area, results of assessment, and engagement with external stakeholders to inform project designAt area level, in coordination with the Head of Programme and Area Manager, lead the consolidation of inputs for proposal developmentAt the area level, lead the process of adapting DRC national strategy to the local context and circumstance via an area strategy planProactively engage area sectoral managers and team leaders to propose innovative ideas for activities in line with DRC’s Ukraine Country Strategy4. Advocacy, coordination and representation Represent DRC and articulate the key advocacy points in the relevant clusters and external engagement foraEnsure a coordinated approach to the humanitarian response, geographically and by sectorConsolidate and raise needs for advocacy with area teams and inputs to Advocacy Coordinator requests for advocacy talking points, papers, etc.Represent DRC to relevant national authorities as delegated by the Area ManagerRepresent DRC in external fora as delegated by the Area Manager5. As Manager, you will br responsible for the following:Accountable for achieving DRC’s strategic goals and objectives within the area of responsibilityAccountable for making significant decisions on what the unit does: its purpose, functions, and role, and for making commitments and decisions that require the expenditure of significant unit resources.Accountable for people management of direct reports, generally at least three employees. This includes hiring & firing, objective setting, probation, performance appraisal, development of staff, managing performance, including poor performance, etc.Accountable for making sound decisions based on DRC policies, MOPs, standards, and the advice of technical experts in DRCRoles reporting to this position: Area Sectoral Managers and/or Sectoral Team Leaders, partnership officerReports to: Area ManagerAbout youTo be successful in this role we expect you to have at least 5 years` experience in a project/program management role involving responsibility for developing new and successful proposals and at least 3 years’ experience with people management. Moreover, we also expect the following:Skills and experience in project/program planning, delivery, monitoring, reporting, review and evaluationSkills in fundraising, budget management and donor reporting/ accountability/ complianceExperience in working in complex emergencies or challenging security settings and within security management frameworks. Calm and diplomatic in nature.Experience in capacity building of staff and local partnersAbility to produce timely project proposals and high-quality reportsFull professional proficiency in EnglishIn 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: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.We offer:Contract length: 12 months contract (renewable depending on performance and funding) after successful completion of three months’ probation period.Band: F2- managementDesignation of Duty Station: Chernihiv. Non-family duty stationStart date: ASAPSalary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National or Expatriates; please refer to Vacancies | DRC Danish Refugee CouncilApplication processAll applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.Applications sent by email will not be considered.Closing date for applications: 10th of September 2024Please note, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the opening may end early if a suitable candidate is identified. Show more Show less Посадовий рівень Старший середній рівень Тип зайнятості Повний робочий день Посадові обов’язки Управління проєктами Галузі Некомерційні організації