Durable Solutions Coordinator At Danish Refugee Council

Job title : Durable Solutions Coordinator

Line Manager : Head of Programme (HoP)

Duty Station : Yaounde with frequent field visits

Area of Operation : Adamawa, East, North, Far North, Southwest and Northwest regions

Duration : 1 year renewable

Type of contract : International or National

Salary & Benefits : NM Band G2

Introduction

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide life-saving assistance at the onset of a displacement crisis and support transitional and durable solutions in protracted displacement situations. We advocate at all times for the rights of displacement affected people and strive to build their agency. e. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the areas/ countries where refugees and IDPs settle. By connecting and cooperating with local actors and systems , we strive towards responsible and sustainable solutions to displacement. DRC recognizes durable solutions as a long-term process with sustainable (re) integration being the primary goal of all three recognized durable solutions (return, local integration, (re)-settlement elsewhere).

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Based in Copenhagen (Denmark) and present in forty countries, the Danish Refugee Council is a non-profit-making, politically independent, non-governmental and non-denominational relief organization.

Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

1. Background

DRC has been operating in West and Central Africa since 1998. The DRC West Africa, North Africa, and Latin America Regional Office is based in Dakar, Senegal, and covers twelve countries outside of Senegal. The Cameroon country office opened in 2018 and currently includes a coordination office in the capital Yaoundé, an area office in Buea covering the Southwest region, an area office in Meiganga covering the Adamaoua and East regions, and area office in Maroua covering Far North region.

DRC Cameroon implements several Durable Solutions projects, firstly through Graduation Approach projects aiming at socio-economic insertion of refugees in Adamawa and East and in Minawao camp (Far North), secondly through SOLID consortium in Adamawa and East: this transborder project (CAR and Cameroon) aims at promoting durable solutions to IDPs, returnees and refugees in both countries, and the consortium is lead by DRC. DRC promotes an integrated approach of its different sectors of intervention (Economic recovery, Protection and Peacebuilding). We are looking for an experienced professional, with excellent knowledge of displacement contexts and both humanitarian and development approaches and programming, to lead our strategic durable solutions approach in Cameroon. Our preferred candidate has substantial experience in designing and implementing triple nexus and durable solutions programs.

2. Purpose

The Durable Solutions Coordinator is part of the coordination team of DRC Cameroon based in Yaounde and works in close collaboration with the technical coordinators (Protection, Economic Recovery, Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding), as well as with the programme teams based in the intervention areas (Adamawa, East, Far North and Southwest regions).

The primary objectives of the role are as follows:

• Provide technical guidance and support to operational teams (DRC and local partners) through capacity building and close coaching/monitoring of programme implementation for all graduation approach/durable solutions related activities
• Ensure alignment with DRC global Durable Solutions concepts and approaches and where relevant contribute to development of global standards, lessons learned etc.Lead the development and oversee the implementation of the development and implementation of the Country Durable Solutions strategy and support capacity and portfolio development.
• Ensure appropriation, comprehension and internal and external visibility of DRC Cameroon strategy and approaches in Graduation and Durable Solutions
• Coordinates efforts with the Localization Specialist on the strategic partnerships to develop in that regards and how it can be implemented (CSOs, local and national authorities/technical state services as well as private sector)

3. Duties and Responsibilities

Coordination and representation

• Develop good working relations with international agencies and organizations working on HDP Nexus and durable solutions in Cameroon.
• Develop and maintain relations with national representatives of authorities and key stakeholders to gain support for durable solutions programming and ensure alignment with national policies (e.g. ministries, social protection system….).
• Represent DRC at relevant coordination meetings and clusters/working groups and disseminate DRC Durable Solutions expertise and approach (e.g. but not limited to Nexus Task Force, National Coordination on response to refugees…).
• Map and liaise with all relevant actors to work or coordinate with in the implementation of Durable Solutions.
• Develop position paper, communication and visibility tools to promote DRC Durable Solutions approach in country.
• Ensure good representation and reputation of DRC Durable Solutions approach at all levels.
• Disseminate information internally on sector-wide developments at country level.
• Keep abreast of relevant activities implemented by other organisations in Cameroon, ensure complementarity of DRC’s interventions and assess possibilities of collaboration with HoP.
• Coordinate with DRC counterparts in other countries of the region and beyond and take active part in DRC internal workshops and events organised on topics related to Durable Solutions.
• Coordinate with DRC HQ Durable Solutions Lead for the implementation of harmonized approaches.
• Contribute to development of general advocacy messages related to solutions-programming in Cameroon and if /when applicable at regional and global level.

General programming & operations

• Internal technical focal point on HDP Nexus and Durable Solutions.
• Develop DRC Country Durable Solutions Strategy and disseminate to field teams.
• Ensure that all staff has a clear comprehension of DRC Durable Solutions positioning in Cameroon.
• Ensure an excellent coordination of DRC sectors of implementation (ECREC, Protection, HDP) towards Durable Solutions integrated and holistic approach.
• Lead and chair DRC internal Graduation Approach steering committee.
• Ensure the monitoring and the technical supervision of quality of Durable Solutions interventions.
• Provide support to Programme Managers in implementing Durable Solutions programmes.
• Conduct/update evaluation of needs in capacity building and training of programme teams, develop appropriate training curriculum and deliver appropriate trainings.
• Provide support to field teams in strengthening capacity of partner CSOs.
• Provide technical support to partners’ capacity strengthening plans (guidance, expertise, trainings…)

Programme development and reporting

• Lead on the development of proposals for Durable Solutions projects in coordination with Area Managers, Programme Managers, Technical Coordinators, the Programme Development and Quality Specialist and the Head of Programme.
• Contribute to the development of programme monitoring tools and ensure capturing of lessons learned, in coordination with the MEAL Specialist and the PDQ Specialist.
• Support the HoP and CD in donor relationship management.
• Provide technical inputs into programme reports

As coordinator, the post-holder is responsible for the following (in his/her area of expertise):

• Responsible for coordinating the country strategy.
• Responsible for supporting the programme quality.
• Any other ad hoc tasks upon request of HoP or CD.

4. Required Qualifications

Essential experience and technical expertise:

• At least 5 years of practical experience in humanitarian and development sectors.
• Excellent knowledge of displacement related problematics and programming
• Excellent knowledge on both humanitarian and development fields
• Excellent knowledge of HDP Triple nexus
• Practical experience in managing Triple nexus and/or Durable solutions programmes
• Proven experience in programme planning and proposal development including budgeting.
• Experience with providing direct and remote technical support to operational teams.
• Experience in working with local partners, local authorities and other INGOs in consortium.
• Proficiency in English and in French, including excellent writing skills in both languages.
• Experience in facilitating trainings.
• Good understanding of the Cameroonian contexts would be added value.

Education

• Master’s degree in international development, economics, social sciences studies or any other relevant field.
• Any other relevant professional training will be considered.

5. Required Skills & Qualities

• Core Competencies of DRC:
• Striving for excellence
• Collaboration and partnership development
• Taking the lead
• Communication
• Demonstrating Integrity
• Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment.
• Excellent writing, proof-reading, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong ability to adapt, take initiative.
• Interest for humanitarian sector and donor’s environment.
• Listening, analytical and synthesis skills.
• Excellent communication skills, as well as patience and politeness, are required.
• Exemplary sense of ethics in the workplace.

6. General regulations

• The employee shall follow DRC instructions on safety, confidentiality, and ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and the Humanitarian Accountability Framework
• Employee should not engage in any other paid activity during the DRC contract period without prior authorization.
• Employee should not engage in any activity that could harm DRC.
• Employee should not give interviews to the media or publish project-related photos or other material without prior authorization.
• Employee shall return all borrowed equipment for the project to DRC after the end of the contract period or upon request.
• Employee shall respect beneficiaries and partners rights and dignity.