BACKGROUND
Danish Demining Group (DDG) is a technical unit within Danish Refugee Council (DRC) focusing on armed violence reduction, conflict management and mine action programming. DDG and DRC have been present in South Sudan since 2006.
DDG’s armed violence reduction (AVR) and conflict management programme identifies safety and security needs from the perspective of those living with conflict and helps to provide solutions to communities’ security problems. In recognition that armed violence poses a serious obstacle to socio-economic recovery and development, emphasis is placed on delivering assistance in coordination with DRC and external agencies, to deliver multisectorial, context and individually-specific solutions to armed violence issues encountered within our areas of operation. **
Overall purpose of the role:
The AVR Technical Field Manager (TFM) will effectively deputise the AVR Project Manager, and will be jointly responsible for building on initial phases of youth-focused programming launched in Bentiu, Maban and Ajuong Thok, in South Sudan’s Greater Upper Nile region. The post holder is expected to contribute to the development and improvement of AVR activities in South Sudan and the region, holding primary responsibility for guiding Team Leaders and other AVR staff in identifying and engaging youth – particularly those at risk of engaging in violence – for services aimed at reducing incentives to adopt negative coping mechanisms. The TFM will manage and drive forward this process, provide close technical direction and guidance to field teams, including liaison with contacts within other DRC departments and external partner agencies that can provide support to DDG’s beneficiary group. The post holder will spend the majority of their time at DDG’s AVR field sites (Maban/Bentiu/Ajuong Thok), with regular travel to the country office in Juba.
Responsibilities:
The post-holder is responsible for ensuring the quality field implementation for the AVR programme, in close collaboration and under supervision of the AVR Project Manager and with Juba-based management staff, including other sectors technical coordinators. The post-holder should also be able to advise other departments in conflict-sensitive approaches. Specific responsibilities include:
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION & MANAGEMENT: field-based supervision and direct implementation of activities, with a focus on quality control and improvement of the content and delivery of all activities, expanding collaboration with other humanitarian sectors and with civil society organisations. Identify best practices, methodologies and modes of operation, founded on the needs of direct beneficiaries and their wider communities and closely guide field teams in their direct implementation. As new projects materialise, build leadership capacity of (new) AVR staff and specifically Team leaders, to take over greater responsibility of day-to-day activities.
COORDINATION & RELATIONSHIPS: Work closely with field-based DRC Protection and FSL teams to identify and engage target beneficiaries for support. Jointly with the AVR project manager, act as the focal point for all liaison with DRC sectors and external partners, with the aim of facilitating multisectoral support to DDG’s beneficiaries. Foster AVR Team Leader’s capacity in conducting coordination activity and building relationships.
REPORTING: ensure quality control and timeliness of daily activity reporting from field, including capacity development of staff to effectively document and analyse information being gathered in the field. Create new and improve current reporting templates if directed. Contribute to donor reporting.
PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT: conduct regular field-based needs assessment and M&E, ranging from anecdotal qualitative research up to full-sample household surveys in coordination with the M&E department. Build on data collection and management processes to ensure high-quality and thorough documentation of AVR progamme development. Contribute with technical inputs to programme and proposal development.
FUNDRAISING: in cooperation with the AVR Project Manager, contribute to the design of new funding and projects as necessary.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: accounting, procurement/logistics, HR/salaries, vehicles and budgeting for the specific project(s), all in compliance with established DRC-DDG procedures. Support DDG’s Operations / Programme Manager in management and control of budgets;
STAFF/HR MANAGEMENT: recruitment, training, supervision (incl. direct line management of all field-based staff in the absence of the Project Manager), support in performance management and management of field staffing.
LOGISTICS: control and oversight of vehicle use and maintenance, procurement and management of equipment and deployment plans for field teams.
SECURITY: involvement in all aspects of staff and asset security, in coordination with the project manager, country and field-based security advisors ensure minimum standards are met (esp. in relation to travel and accommodation) and coordinate response in case of specific security incidents.
Experience and technical competencies:
· 5 years of relevant experience. Master’s degree in a social science, eg. human security, international development, humanitarian assistance, conflict resolution, or similar. Background in conflict management, youth programming or social care are all desirable.
· Skilled in employing creative approaches to working with youth, case management and overall conflict management.
· Previous experience managing field teams, logistics and financial systems strongly preferred.
· Proven negotiation, training, mentoring and participatory facilitation skills.
· Previous experience of programme design and development, including proposal writing and project cycle management. Experience with quantitative and qualitative surveys/research methodologies preferred
· Excellent grasp of English, including outstanding writing skills.
· Knowledge of Juba/Classical Arabic, Dinka, Nuer or Mabanese is an asset.
· Excellent understanding of the South Sudan national and local contexts.
· Comfortable working in basic conditions for extended periods.
· Experience with participatory action research is desirable.
Those who meet the requirements set out in the Job Description and are interested in undertaking the project should submit the following items:
• A cover letter (in English) explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.
• An updated CV (in English), including at least two professional references
Send to: [email protected], not later 3rd September, 2019.
Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered.
Gender equity: DRC-DDG 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 gap.
Equal Opportunity: DRC-DDG is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed in creating an inclusive environment base on mutual respect for all the employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics.
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