Programme Manager, Humanitarian Mine Action and Peace Building – Readvertised At Danish Refugee Council

Overall Purpose of the Role:

This role will lead DRC’s Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (HDP) portfolio in South Sudan which includes both Mine Action and Peacebuilding programming. Within DRC’s HDP programming, DRC is implementing Peacebuilding (PB), Area Clearance, Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE), and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). This role will be responsible for reporting, external engagement, fundraising, and management of Mine Action and Peacebuilding programming, reporting to the Head of Programmes.

Responsibilities:

Programme Management

Responsibility for overall DRC’s Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) and Peacebuilding (PB) portfolios in South Sudan, including planning, implementation, financial management, monitoring, reporting and programme development
Lead key support functions inclusive of budget, forecasting, gap analyses and procurement tracking
Management of DRC programme staff, including people planning, development, and performance appraisals
Capacity building of key programme staff in project management functions, including budget management and development, procurement planning and tracking, project reporting
Support development of national capacity building and nationalization plans for key roles within the Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding team
Work with the Head of Programmes, sector technical coordinators and other programme focal points on integrated programming modalities

Strategic Direction and Quality:

Support the mainstreaming of peacebuilding & conflict sensitivity across other DRC sectors and departments, in collaboration with the Technical Coordinator for Conflict Sensitivity and Peacebuilding and the Head of Programmes
Lead development of Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding sector strategies, and input into overall DRC South Sudan country strategy
Team guidance and oversight of peacebuilding programme development, including management of a PB Project Manager, and leading on programme direction for peacebuilding and integrated peacebuilding programming
Support Humanitarian Mine Action Team with programme quality, ensuring socio-economic outcomes of clearance is strengthened, overseeing and strengthening information management systems for HMA and HMA integration
Management of a Community Liaison, responsible for developing prioritization, referral and impact monitoring systems supporting agricultural productivity on land cleared by HMA teams
Overall responsibility for high quality donor reporting for HMA and PB programming

Fundraising

Lead in the development of all HDP-related concept notes and project proposals including technical approach, budgets and coordinating technical expertise from other supporting sectors
Focal point for all fundraising and donor engagement on HDP programming
Lead in supporting staff capacity in proposal development processes

External Representation and Advocacy

In coordination with the DRC Head of Programmes and Country Director, the HDP Programme Manager will be responsible for donor liaison and for liaison/representation with local authorities, NGOs and UN coordinating agencies in areas of implementation, as well as at national level
Engagement in policy forums, including the Cluster System, regarding HMA and PB good practice, includes representation of DRC on issues relating to conflict sensitivity across humanitarian, development and peacebuilding actors across South Sudan
Lead on advocacy to relevant agencies, donors and external partners on funding and best practices in HMA and PB programming
Support to and coordination with National Mine Action Authority
Engagement with national partners on meaningful partnerships to maintain existing partnerships, support capacity strengthening and technical assistance

Operational Oversight:

Lead overall security oversight of all operational field teams;
Programme lead for ensuring safety and compliance with standards across HDP programming in South Sudan
Monitoring of outputs and work planning for both HMA and PB programming, in collaboration with relevant team members
In coordination with the Operations Manager and PB Manager, ensure that operational planning for survey, EOD, Battle Area Clearance (BAC), Community Liaison, EORE and PB activities are carried out and maintain a Quality Management (QM) structure that includes monitoring the impact of DRC programming as well as productivity (outputs) and adherence to operational Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the field. The role will ensure that quality reporting is delivered to the National Mine Action Authority, donors, and DRC’s Headquarters Office in a timely manner.

Experience and technical competencies:

Required

A minimum of 5 years of experience in Peacebuilding, social cohesion, community engagement, Mine Action or similar sectors
Extensive understanding of working on issues related to conflict management, conflict sensitivity, community-based approaches, and awareness raising
Minimum 3 years of project management experience, including in budget management, project development and the role must have included people management(supervisory) functions
Experience in producing reporting to a high standard
Demonstrated experience ensuring conflict-sensitive programming at the programme implementation level
Demonstrated experience training staff in critical analysis and / or project management skills
Excellent fluency in verbal and written English
The ability to develop realistic strategic plans that shape programming
Experience coordinating across departments and sectors at field and country office levels
Experience designing and / or managing the delivery of MEAL plans
Successful experience with fundraising and proposal development
Experience with the liaison with donors and Government authorities
Experience in working in complex and politically sensitive contexts and ability to understand cultural and political environment
Strong interpersonal skills and a team player – able to demonstrate a constructive, cooperative and problem-solving approach
Strong leadership skills with the ability to identify potential and build supportive and collaborative team culture

Desirable

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
Experience working as a field-level project manager is highly desirable
Working experience in South Sudan
Experience designing and drafting conflict analysis reports ;
Experience working in challenging and insecure security environments

Education:

Bachelors or Master’s degree in conflict management, conflict prevention, humanitarian or development studies, and social sciences or other relevant field from a recognized institution, or relevant working experience (minimum 5 years working in Mine Action, Peacebuilding, conflict management or similar sectors)

Languages:

Excellent verbal and written proficiency in English.

Key stakeholders:

National Mine Action Authority
DRC Protection Technical Coordinator
DRC Conflict Sensitivity and Peacebuilding Coordinator
DRC Economic Recovery Technical Coordinator
DRC Durable Solutions Coordinator
HMA Operations Manager and PB Manager
INGOs, UN agencies and other humanitarian actors.
Local government – National technical working groups

Conditions

Contract*:* 12-month renewable contract. Salary and other conditions are offered in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment.

Employment band: MGT-E2

Duty station: Juba – South Sudan

Reporting Line: Head of Programmes

Providing equal opportunities:

We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Promoting high standards :

DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process

Application and CV

Only motivated applicants that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered.

DRC only accepts applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under job.

Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 12th October, 2023.

DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:

Professionalism, impact & expertise
Humanitarian approach & the work we do
Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
Culture, values & strong leadership
Fair compensation & continuous development

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/about-us/job-and-career/support-for-job-seekers.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants regardless of race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or marital status. We have a strong ambition to further enhance the diversity of our workforce and our goal is to achieve 50% gender balance and at least 50% representation of national staff in management roles. We acknowledge the importance of fostering a diverse and inclusive team to successfully achieve our organizational goals and positively impact the communities we serve.