Position Title: Regional Capacity Building and Ethics Specialist
Position classification: National or expatriate contract
Supervisor: Regional Projects Manager
Additional technical line: Regional Safeguarding & Code of Conduct Manager
Duty Station: Dakar, Senegal
Period – contract duration: 6 months renewable depending on funding
Position – conditions: Band Non Management G
Insurance 100% paid for by DRC
Accommodation 100% paid for by DRC in a guesthouse
1. General objectives of the position
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), in collaboration with the Humanitarian Quality Assurance Initiative (HQAI), the International Council of Voluntary Agencies (ICVA) and the Permanent Secretariat of Non-Governmental Organizations (SPONG) of Burkina Faso , launches the LOCAL project (“Reducing the burden of compliance requirements for local and national associations (ALN)”). Funded by the European Union, and implemented in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, the LOCAL project has a dual objective which directly supports the localization agenda: The first consists of reducing the administrative burden linked to the requirements of compliance challenges currently faced by NLAs. This will be achieved through a more streamlined due diligence process, including minimizing duplication of assessments. The second objective aims to strengthen the capacities of ALNs to meet the quality and accountability standards that guide humanitarian action, by combining audit and targeted support for pre-selected ALNs, and wide dissemination (via a ToT approach) of prioritized training. jointly with the ALNs engaged in the humanitarian response, ultimately leading to a more effective and more localized humanitarian response.
The Regional Capacity Building and Ethics specialist is responsible, under the responsibility of the Regional Projects Manager, for contributing directly to the 2nd objective of the LOCAL. More specifically, this position requires the definition and development of contextualized training modules adapted to the target audience, addressing programmatic and organizational themes aimed at strengthening the application of international standards of humanitarian response, while operationalizing a pool of trainers able to disseminate the content of training to ALNs targeted by the project.
The themes of work, development of modules and training are not yet validated by the stakeholders of the LOCAL project but should include: Community engagement, Participation & Accountability towards Affected Populations (AAP), PSEAH and internal ethics, Humanitarian Principles.
This position may involve frequent international travel across LOCAL countries, particularly Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
2. Responsibilities
For each prioritized/validated theme: development of trainer training modules and adapted capacity building methodologies for the ALNs of the LOCAL project
- Consult the various actors and parties concerned by the LOCAL project regarding the needs for modules and analysis on the following planned themes: Community Engagement, Participation & Accountability towards Affected Populations (AAP), PSEAH and internal ethics, Humanitarian Principles.
- Diagnose existing methodologies and propose relevant approaches based on lessons learned
- Develop a participatory methodology for the creation of training modules, systematizing a “dialogue” with the ALNs and partners of the LOCAL project.
- Build, in consultation with the various stakeholders and technical support, training modules in different formats (videos, text, etc.) devoted to these themes.
- Review of existing information and documentary research (tools, educational materials, online resources, etc.) for each chosen theme and creation of a toolbox.
3. Training of trainers
- Participate in the organization and implementation, on the basis of previously developed training modules, of trainer training cycles concerning the themes mentioned above.
- Participate in supporting trainers during their first cycles, and make adjustments to the teaching materials if necessary.
- Produce a detailed and flexible trainer’s guide aimed at: supervising the methodology and processes for implementing training modules, and supervising the strategy for scaling up training and assessing the skills of beneficiaries.
- Define a sustainability strategy with the beneficiary ALNs
4. Capitalization, advocacy and communication
- Produce, jointly with the various relevant stakeholders, an analysis in the form of an article detailing the issues, challenges and successes of the approach carried out – as well as broader recommendations for the sector.
- Aim to integrate these lessons learned into the advocacy approach developed within the LOCAL project.
- Determine and promote “good practices” developed in interagency networks, inter-national organizations.
When necessary, the Specialist may be invited to carry out other tasks requested by their line manager, in conjunction with the Regional Safeguarding & Code of Conduct Manager and the Multi-Country Operations Manager.
5. Required skills
Required :
- Higher cycle diploma (Master) in Training Engineering, Pedagogical Engineering and Training, in law, social sciences, international relations or field related to the position in question
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the humanitarian sector with international, national or local non-governmental organizations, preferably related to ethical issues, accountability, humanitarian principles
- Proven experience (theory and practice) in the field of training – a recognized certificate being a plus.
- Excellent command, both oral and written, of French – English being a plus.
- Mastery of MS Office software and mastery of visual communication support.
7. Required qualities
- DRC Key Values:
- Strive for excellence
- Collaboration
- Take the lead
- Communication
- Integrity
- Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment
- Proactivity, strong commitment to teamwork and authentic collaborative spirit.
- Excellent communication skills, as well as patience and politeness.
- Ability to multitask and organizational skills are essential.
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Demonstrated ability for analysis and critical thinking
- Exemplary sense of ethics in the workplace
- Team spirit and good sense of humor
8. General rules
- The employee must follow DRC’s instructions regarding security, confidentiality and ethics, including the code of conduct and the humanitarian responsibility framework.
- The employee must not engage in any other paid activity during the term of the contract with DRC without prior authorization.
- The employee must not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the implementation of a project during the term of the contract with DRC.
- The employee must not grant media interviews or publish photos or other materials related to DRC projects without prior authorization.
- The employee must return to DRC all equipment borrowed for the project at the end of the contract period or upon request.
Closing date for receipt of applications on June 26, 2024.
Applications received after this date will not be considered.