Exciting opportunity to join a progressive organisation in a key leadership role and help shape the future of armed violence reduction programming in South Sudan and globally.
BACKGROUND
Danish Demining Group (DDG) is the branch of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) that focuses on human security programming. DDG and DRC have been present in South Sudan since 2006 and currently have operations in seven of ten states in the country. While initially DDG’s focus was on traditional Mine Action activities such as Explosive Ordinance Disposal and Mine Risk Education, DDG also now has an innovative and fast-expanding Armed Violence Reduction (AVR) programme.
DDG’s AVR programme identifies safety and security needs from the perspective of those living with conflict and helps provide holistic solutions to communities’ security problems, bridging the gap between protection and security sector reform. In recognition that armed violence poses a serious obstacle to socio-economic development, significant emphasis is put on delivering assistance through DRC and other partners’ Community Driven Development programmes. DDG does however maintain the capacity to deliver AVR work alongside its Mine Action teams and also maintains a flexible capacity to test, improve and deliver new approaches to AVR, for example in the area of small arms and light weapons (SALW) control. DDG also advocates at a central level for Armed Violence Reduction as co-chair of the inter-agency Conflict Reduction & Peace Building sub-cluster in Juba and through the delivery of published research on the theme of armed violence and development.
PURPOSE
The Head of Programme – Armed Violence Reduction (“Head of AVR”) is a senior-level position. The post holder will represent DDG’s AVR programme externally, lead on its continued innovation and manage its growing team of national and international staff in Juba and the field. There will be particular emphasis on ensuring the further integration of DDG’s AVR work with its Mine Action portfolio and with DRC’s recovery programming. The post holder may also be given certain matrix management responsibilities, for example Monitoring and Evaluation as a member of the Senior Management Team.
MANAGEMENT
The Head of AVR reports directly to the DDG South Sudan Country Director. The Head of AVR line manages 5 staff members and is the overall responsible for a team of 15-20 staff.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
The Head of AVR will liaise with the Regional AVR Representative (Nairobi), the DDG Head of Desk for South Sudan (Copenhagen), and with other HQ focal points in relation to AVR policy development or organisation-wide initiatives. The post holder may also facilitate cross-border coordination with DDG AVR counterparts in neighbouring countries.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
a) Programme and portfolio development:
• Develop further the overarching concept for DDG’s AVR work in South Sudan, including research papers for publication.
• Identify and follow up on potential growth areas and funding options for AVR in South Sudan.
• Undertake assessment missions and start-up activities as appropriate to AVR development.
• Coordinate and lead the development of AVR-related funding proposals for South Sudan.
b) External representation:
• Lead on maintaining and developing partnerships with donors, research institutes, governmental and non-governmental actors.
• Attend meetings, conferences and workshops to raise DDG’s profile in AVR and in South Sudan.
• Co-chair the Conflict Reduction & Peace Building sub-cluster within the Protection Cluster.
c) Personnel management:
• Recruit key staff to support the programme, including consultants for specific tasks as necessary.
• Manage, coordinate and support AVR Project Managers and the AVR Advisor for funded projects.
• Assess training needs for programme staff and champion staff development.
d) Internal management:
• Serve as member of the Senior Management Team (SMT).
• Cover for other SMT members as appropriate to maintain smooth running of DDG programmes.
• Undertake matrix management and other delegated tasks as necessary.
REQUIREMENTS
• Master’s degree in a relevant area (social sciences, human security, development, conflict resolution, or similar).
• A minimum of five years’ relevant field experience gained in post-conflict countries.
• A minimum of three years’ programme management experience.
• Experience working on multi-agency or cross-sectoral programmes preferable.
• Background in protection, peace-building or Security Sector Reform desirable.
• Proven ability in project cycle management; problem analysis and project design.
• Proven ability in designing and implementing Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks.
• Excellent budget management skills.
• Strong training, mentoring and facilitation skills.
• Fluent writing skills in English, preferably with publishing experience.
• Demonstrable cultural sensitivity and security awareness.
CONDITIONS
Duty station: Juba, South Sudan, with significant travel and time spent in the field. En-suite accommodation in the newly and purpose-built DRC-DDG compound in Juba is provided. This is a ‘non-family duty station’ and applicants must be prepared to live and work in an unstable security environment with limited recreational and social facilities, particularly when working in field locations.
Contract: 12 months - with a possibility for extension, subject to funding. Salary and conditions in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates (please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies). This position is offered at salary level “B2” and attracts a generous R&R benefit, currently every six weeks, in addition to standard five weeks of annual leave.
Start date: 8 May 2012 or soon thereafter.
FURTHER INFORMATION
You are welcome to contact Head of Desk, Maria Kristensen, by email at maria.kristensen@drc.dk or South Sudan DDG Country Director, Nigel Clarke, at pmddgsudan@drc.dk for further information on the programme and the position.
Please note that applications are not to be sent to Ms Kristensen or Mr Clarke, but only submitted via our online application system at www.drc.dk under Vacancies > Current vacancies > DDG AVR Programme Coordinator, re-advertisement – South Sudan. Applications sent directly to Ms Kristensen or Mr Clarke WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
For general information about DDG, please consult www.danishdemininggroup.dk.
COMMITMENTS
DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html).
APPLICATION AND CV
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter, in English, explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post. Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered.
We only accept applications sent via our online application system on www.drc.dk under Vacancies > Current vacancies > > DDG Head of AVR, re-advertisement – South Sudan (click on the vacancy, then on “Apply” at the bottom of the window that opens).
Applications will be accepted until 7. May 2012. Applicants may be shortlisted and interviewed on a rolling basis. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS (for the position of DDG AVR Programme Coordinator in South Sudan) NEED NOT RE-APPLY.
Please contact Anne Oxholm, job@drc.dk, if you experience problems with your online application.
APPLICATION AND CV
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter, in English, explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post. Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered.
We only accept applications sent via our online application system on www.drc.dk under Vacancies > Current vacancies > > DDG Head of AVR, re-advertisement – South Sudan (click on the vacancy, then on “Apply” at the bottom of the window that opens).
Applications will be accepted until 7. May 2012. Applicants may be shortlisted and interviewed on a rolling basis. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS (for the position of DDG AVR Programme Coordinator in South Sudan) NEED NOT RE-APPLY.
Please contact Anne Oxholm, job@drc.dk, if you experience problems with your online application
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