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Head of the project group on the economic development of the urban area in Danish Refugee Council / Danska Rada u spravah bizhenciv v Ukrayini
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Danish Refugee Council / Danska Rada u spravah bizhenciv v Ukrayini
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC)is a leading international humanitarian organization whose main objective is which is to protect, support and promote long-term solutions for displaced populations. DRB has existed in Ukraine since 2014. At the moment, more than 700 employees work in the DRB in total on the territory of Ukraine. In 2024, the DRB will continue to significantly expand to implement emergency response in the social and legal protection, livelihoods, housing reconstruction and humanitarian disarmament and peacebuilding (humanitarian demining) sectors, providing direct support to responsible individuals and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and as well as their partners. DRB will continue to develop long-term solutions, adapting them to the changing situation.
DRB is currently looking for a highly qualified The head of the urban development project group, who will join our team in Dnipro.
Your main responsibilities will be:
Manage the economic development team, including the development of the work plan, the distribution of roles and responsibilities, monitor the performance and development of team members.
Support the Economic Recovery Manager in ensuring the quality implementation of the program, including the development of appropriate operational and technical tools.
Support the Economic Recovery Manager in identifying current issues and needs on the ground Provide qualitative and quantitative data to ensure current programs are relevant to community needs.
Lead tracking and managing the progress of relevant project activities, including planning fieldwork, timelines, budgets, etc.
Support the Economic Recovery Manager in matters of budget control, forecasting, reserving funds.
Coordinate work with relevant departments and internal stakeholders.
Participate in external representation and participation in the cluster working group.
Lead work with external stakeholders, including liaison with local authorities in
Support the Economic Recovery Manager in identifying opportunities for partnerships with NGOs, private businesses and obligated parties.
Provide technical assistance in the development of livelihoods assessments, including advising on contextual information on livelihoods and needs in the areas where the DRB project is implemented. Identifying gaps and advising the Economic Recovery Manager on the strategic directions of the Economic Recovery program. Development of training materials for staff and persons in difficult life circumstances, as well as leading the development of the capacity of staff to implement high-quality livelihood programs.
Provide technical mentoring on issues of livelihood livelihoods for the DRB internal team, as well as provide technical advice and conduct beneficiary engagement sessions within the DRB livelihoods project.
Responsible for maintaining the quality of implementation livelihood programs, including oversight of accountability and transparency of implementation.
To be successful in this role, we expect you to have a minimum of 2 years of experience implementing economic recoveryrecovery programsor in another related field, as well as in the implementation of grant activities.
In addition, we also expect the following from you:
- Higher economic education: Management, business economics, business administration or related specialties;
- Full professional command of the Ukrainian language and an advanced level of command of the English language;
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
All DRB positions require the incumbent to possess core DRB competencies:
- Strive for excellence: Focus on achieving results while ensuring efficient processes.
- Collaboration: Engaging relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
- Skills take initiative: Taking responsibility and initiative while striving to innovate.
- Communication: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
- Demonstrating integrity: Adhering to and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in accordance with DRB's values and Code of Conduct, including protection against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
We offer:
- Duration of the contract: Permanent contract after successfully completing a three-month trial period
- Level: G m— managerial
- Place of work: Dnipro
- Start date: October 2024
Salaries and conditions will be in accordance with the Employment Conditions of the Danish Refugee Council.
Application Process
All applicants must submit a cover letter and an updated CV (no more four pages) in English.
Applications sent by e-mail will not be considered.
Application deadline: September 10, 2024.
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DRB reserves the right to select a candidate before the closing date if a candidate is identified. Only those candidates who meet the experience will be invited for an interview
