DRC Deputy Chief of Party Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs. DRC Kenya looking for “Deputy Chief of Party”. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree may apply on or before 28 February 2023.
Founded in 1956, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO – one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In 40 countries 9,000 employees protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement affected people and communities. DRC works during displacement at all stages: In the acute crisis, in exile, when settling and integrating in a new place, or upon return.
DRC Deputy Chief of Party Jobs 2023
The DRC has published a job vacancy announcement on 10 February 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Deputy Chief of Party to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | Danish Refugee Council (DRC) |
| Position | Deputy Chief of Party |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree |
| Experience Required | A minimum of 10 years |
| Application Deadline | 28 February 2023 |
DRC Job Vacancy 2023
Overall purpose of the role: Reporting to the Chief of Party, the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will be responsible for the planning, management and oversight of delivery of all project activities, ensuring quality control, and the overall responsiveness of the assistance. The DCOP will be responsible for ensuring country delivery teams and mechanisms are fit for purpose, providing day-to-day solutions to operational challenges and closely tracking project deliverable.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and direction in project implementation and delivery especially implementing compliant, timely and on-budget activities to achieve the greatest impact toward programme goals and objectives;
- Lead on dynamic project work planning, ensuring all project commitments are translated into pragmatic and actionable sequences with adequate resources assigned and systematic tracking to ensure effective completion;
- Lead project coordination with the relevant country operations stakeholders (Project Country Leads, Area Managers, Heads of Support Services and department managers) to ensure optimal cooperation and collaboration so that the project is efficiently supported and integrated into the Country Offices, and so that the project follows all applicable DRC and donor policies and processes;
- Support the Project Manager and DRC Finance teams to produce accurate and compliant financial forecasts (internal and external) and project financial reporting;
- Working alongside the COP, foster and maintain a productive, respectful, and collaborative working environment for all project staff, not only those under the DCOP’s direct line management;
- Support the COP to prepare and submit programmatic reports for the donor, relevant country governments, project partners and DRC as required;
Qualification & Experience:
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in relevant field
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience working in the international humanitarian aid with at least five years’ experience in a similar operational role (Operations Manager, Deputy Chief of Party, Implementation Manager);
- Demonstrated experience working with displaced populations in an emergency setting together with at least 5 years of delivering large-scale operations;
- Strong project management experience, including resource management, work planning, implementation oversight and periodic review, and compliance management;
- Demonstrated experience with remote team management, as well as direct management of diverse teams;
- Proven background in large grants and award management;
- Demonstrated experience in managing and delivering large multi-location programs in complex operating environments;
- Operational expertise and experience in emergency and/or humanitarian aid programming;
- Robust project planning and delivery skills;
- High-level communications and interpersonal skills together with robust analytical and problem-solving skills;
- A demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with host governments, donors, partners, local organizations, and other stakeholders; and
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply DRC Deputy Chief of Party Jobs 2023
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The Closing Date: 28 February 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.drc.ngo |
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