Avis de recrutement : Conseil Danois pour les Refugiés recrute un(e) Gestionnaire de base en Ethiopie.

Avis de recrutement : Conseil Danois pour les Refugiés recrute un(e) Gestionnaire de base en Ethiopie.

 

 

 

 

Key Responsibilities:

To achieve the overall and specific objectives of the position, the Base Manager will perform the following tasks and undertake the following responsibilities:

Programming

• Monitor the progress of projects against work plans and budget spending, and provide appropriate support to senior project staff and support staff to ensure high quality programs are delivered in a timely fashion
• Ensure Project Cycle Management processes and tools are in place as per the DRC PCM guidelines
• Ensure recommendations and guidance provided by technical units are incorporated into field activities and work plans.
• Engage in regular communication with support Services Team Leader, Area manager, Program manager and relevant team leaders on project implementation strategy and needed support.
• Ensure that at all times contact with beneficiaries, target groups and representatives of authorities is conducted in a sensitive and respectful manner as per DRC accountability guidance
• Contribute to analysis of the local context, and under the supervision of the Area Manager and in coordination with HOP and field program team, assist in the preparation of new programme initiatives and project proposals.

Operations

• Support the management of finance, admin, and stock/assets processes in the base, in line with DRC processes and procedures, donor regulation and national legislation
• Ensure smooth day-to-day running of base, including responsibility for management and maintenance of the DRC Office/Guesthouse, management of office supplies and consumables, ensuring prompt payment of suppliers, and maintaining and overseeing guard schedules
• Provide update on overall base management related issues to the Area manager on a timely manner.
• Actively participate in the master budget preparation for Afar region and ensure all cost related to office administration are sufficiently factored in the master budget.
• Support the development of budgets and manage them in a time bound accurate way as budget holder

Representation and coordination

• Lead in coordination and liaison with humanitarian partners and other relevant stakeholders
• Cultivate good relations with key humanitarian actors, including UN, international and national NGOs and local authorities, through regular communication, liaison and attendance at technical meetings/clusters and bilateral meetings
• Ensure that timely and quality project updates and coordination inputs (e.g. 4/5 Ws) are shared in a timely manner with relevant stakeholders.
• Represent DRC publicly at the site level, including in coordination fora with other agencies
• Maintain a constructive and cordial relationship with the partners, beneficiaries and host communities throughout the project implementation in the area of responsibility.

Human resources

• People management of direct reports (incl. recruitment, development & performance), creating respectful and positive working relationships which allow for the effective implementation of all activities.
• Actively promote the recruitment and leadership of women within the team
• Support and mentor staff members by identifying clear deliverables and providing training
• Ensure all staff receive inductions, Code of Conduct training and relevant training and capacity building to meet KPIs
• Ensure time sheet for incentive workers and daily labor is collected and reviewed in a timely manner

Safety and access

• Ensuring adherence to DRC Security procedures according to the DRC Operations Handbook and local security rules
• Assume responsibility for staff safety in the area of operation.
• Ensure all relevant information regarding safety, security and the context is collected, updated and shared with the Area manager and Hayat in Addis in a regular and timely manner.

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master

DRC’s core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

• At least 5 years’ experience in relevant field in an INGO
• At least 3 years’ experience with people management
• Substantial experience in the field of humanitarian response and refugee/IDP protection working for an international NGO, UN agency or relevant ministry or local authority.
• Experience dealing with national partners and local/government authorities
• Experience in project management and proven organizational skills
• Strong planning, problem solving, analytical and writing skills, with the ability to use planning tools appropriately, and produce well-written documents for internal and external use.
• Strong sense of integrity, strong work ethic, and ability to consistently meet deadlines.

EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)

• Master’s degree in political science, international development, economics or other relevant field

LANGUAGE: (indicate fluency level)

• Excellent verbal and written proficiency in Amharic and English

TO APPLY

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit an updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.

We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on Application process under Vacancies.

Please forward the application and CV, in English through the stated website no later than August 2, 2023.