Jobs at Danish Refugee Council

Overall purpose of the role:

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Head of Programmes for East Africa and the Great Lakes, the Regional Gender and SOGIESC Advisor for East Africa and the Great Lakes (EAGL) will provide technical support on gender and diverse SOGIESC inclusion in DRC’s research and programming across the region. This will involve mapping out DRC’s policies, focusing on internal processes and programming across all our three response platforms; emergency, solutions and root causes. This work will entail partnering with other technical coordinators and senior management at country and regional level, including at DRC's Mixed Migration Centre (MMC).

The Regional Gender and SOGIESC Advisor will be responsible for enhancing the capacity of DRC and partner staff in gender and diverse SOGIESC mainstreaming and programming, while developing a regional analysis, action plan, and budget. The position is based in Nairobi (Kenya) and Non-accompagnied.        

Responsibilities :

The Regional Gender and SOGIESC Advisor for EAGL will

• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of a regional gender and SOGIESC strategy with a strong focus on inclusion of people with diverse SOGIESC
• Conduct gender and SOGIESC assessments across EAGL operations and advise on more in-depth MMC SOGIESC research. Document and share tools, lessons learnt and best practice from programming across the region.
• Provide technical and strategic advice to EAGL Extended Senior Leadership Team on current issues and opportunities
• Provide technical and strategic guidance to the country and regional office, including the Mixed Migration Centre, to ensure that gender and diverse SOGIESC agendas are mainstreamed in programmes, and policies.
• Develop and deliver a regional gender and SOGIESC capacity building strategy and plan targeting DRC and partner staff
• Support country offices in EAGL region to develop and deliver a country specific gender and SOGIESC capacity building strategy and plan
• Lead capacity building and training efforts on gender and SOGIESC mainstreaming, inclusion and programming across DRC EAGL operations
• Identify and advise on entry points for new initiatives (both fundraising and programming) for EAGL countries to strengthen national and local comprehension of gender and SOGIESC related issues, and direct programming opportunities
• Design specific approaches and activities to identify and address gender and SOGIESC issues and needs, and participate in the design and planning of interventions in the region to ensure a gender-sensitive, SOGIESC-inclusive approach is integrated into all assessments, activities and outcomes
• Establish effective methodologies and guidelines for mainstreaming of gender and diverse SOGIESC considerations into the design, implementation and monitoring of EAGL programmes, leading to the development of an action plan, operations, including in documents, decisions and in practice
• Advise and support DRC EAGL country offices in forging strategic partnerships at national and local level to promote gender equality, diverse SOGIESC inclusion and representation
• Represent DRC in regional Gender in Humanitarian Action (GiHA) working group and at inter-agency and coordination level as relevant and promote gender and SOGIESC agendas
• Contribute to developing DRC and joint policy position papers / briefs and advocacy messaging on gender and SOGIESC issues
• Support fundraising and donor engagement process by ensuring that gender and diverse SOGIESC agendas are included as a vital aspect of DRC’s programming
• Support MEAL team to ensure indicators that promote gender and diverse SOGIESC inclusion across all the projects
• Design and support implementation of evidence-based interventions that promote the participation and leadership of women, girls and people with diverse SOGIESC.

About you

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five 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 comptencies (included year of experience)

• Minimum 5 years’ proven experience in design, implementing and/or evaluating gender-related programmes/projects, including risk assessment and mitigation;
• Experience of conducting rapid and comprehensive gender and/or SOGIESC analysis;
• Master degree in relevant social sciences, gender studies with expertise on gender analysis, policy, gender transformative and gender responsive programming and specific expertise on working with people with diverse SOGIESC will be preferred;
• Experience and skill of using other gender mainstreaming tools and methodologies;  
• Work experience with people with diverse SOGIESC communities is essential ;
• Experience of working with local partners particularly WRO/WLO and SOGIESC organizations;
• Experience in working in fragile and active conflict contexts  ;
• Proven experience with assessing and strengthening institutional, organizational and technical gender and SOGIESC capacity ;
• Experience with implementing gender mainstreaming agendas across a variety of sectors;
• Ability to work under pressure and with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
• Excellent inter-personal and negotiation skills;
• Strong links with international, regional and national networks on gender equality;
• Experience in the East Africa Region will be an advantage;
• Highly experienced and skilled drafter;
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and adaptability;
• Experience working in insecure environments and willingness to travel within the region;
• Fluent in written and spoken English, French desired.

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Overall purpose of the role

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and the wider international humanitarian community possess a robust understanding of the causes and effects of conflict disasters through data modelling there is still an underutilization of such models to anticipate and predict conflict events. In West Africa, the West Africa Context Analysis and Foresight Initiative (WACAFI) has been developed as a forecasting model that predicts potential community displacement and helps to inform humanitarian response. However, the capacity to take action from such forecasts remains limited. To address this, DRC aims to amalgamate community-led data gathering and disaster predictive modelling, creating anticipatory action mechanisms that can help prepare for and anticipate population movements resulting from conflict disasters. The project intends to refine the predictive model to incorporate community-level data, test the model in two contexts in the Sahel and East Africa, and develop a global framework that showcases the effectiveness of the disaster predictive model for the wider humanitarian community

The IM Specialist will be responsible for collecting, analysing, and disseminating information related to displacement predictions modelling and information management for Danish Refugee Council (DRC) EAGL Regional Office. The successful candidate will support the organization's efforts to protect vulnerable populations, anticipate, prepare for, and respond to displacement crises. They will work closely with the organization's teams to ensure that accurate and timely information is available for decision-making.

Key responsibilities

Anticipatory Action (AA) Initiative

• Develop and maintain displacement prediction models using relevant tools and techniques
• Conduct data pre-processing and data wrangling using R Program or Python
• Develop and produce regular reports on displacement trends, necessary visualizations, maps and other visual aids
• Attend relevant meetings and conferences to stay abreast of the latest developments in protection information monitoring and displacement predictions modelling.
• Participate in the organization's emergency response efforts as needed

 Information Management

• Establish and continuously enhance an information management system tailored to the Regional Office's specific needs.
• Support Country Offices to establish/strengthen their information management systems
• Build capacity within the organization by conducting trainings and workshops on information management best practices.
• Collaborate with program managers and technical teams to integrate information management into project design and implementation.
• Monitor, organize and manage data collected and analyse trends and relevant indicators that will inform decision making
• Produce information products such as monitoring reports, dashboards and infographics for use by both internal and external stakeholders

MEAL Support

• Implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks for projects to track progress against objectives and indicators.
• Support the dissemination of learning products internally and externally to contribute to sector-wide knowledge development.
• Provide technical assistance and capacity-building support to field staff on data collection, analysis, and management
• Monitor utilization of community feedback mechanisms to ensure beneficiary participation, accountability, and responsiveness.

About you

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five 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.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, computer science, or a related field
• Certification in R Program or Python or a relevant data analytics course

Experience and technical competencies:

• Fully conversant with a programming language – either R Program or Python
• Experience in developing predictive models is mandatory
• At least 3 years of experience in information management, data management, statistics, , or a related field
• Knowledge of establishing and maintaining Information Management or Data Management Systems
• Experience working in humanitarian contexts and fieldwork in South Sudan is a plus
• Demonstrated experience with electronic data collection procedures and solutions (ODK, Kobo, Qualtrics, ONA, SurveyCTO etc).
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Dashboard development preferably using PowerBI
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge of SQL and GIS software is an added advantage.
• Excellent communication skills in English is required
• French language would be an advantage

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Overall purpose of the role

To support the Mixed Migration Centre – East and Southern Africa with administrative programme and grant management needs; financial tracking, reporting and budgeting; and supply chain and procurement. Interested candidates should have excellent organizational, communication and time management skills as well as a passion for working within an humanitarian organization dedicated to the protection of refugees and migrants.

Responsibilities:

Program Support and Grant Management

• Support the Regional Head of MMC and 4Mi Manager in developing proposal budgets informed by MMC’s Master Budget and ensure that the correct templates are used during proposal development.
• Review donor contracts and outline key guidelines and policies and ensuring MMC complies with them.
• Act as the primary linkage between MMC and the Grants team to ensure compliance with DRC and donor rules during project implementation and reporting.
• Ensure all projects are up to date on dynamics and that MMC is in good standing in dynamics.
• Review the RAP (Rolling Action Plan) to ensure the correct reporting timelines are captured and reports are submitted as per the target dates.
• Identify and follow up on MMC instalments and ensure they are recorded and uploaded on Dynamics.

Financial, Reporting Support and Budgeting

• Lead in the preparation of donor financial reports, project budgets, support the Regional Head of MMC to develop proposals and budgets, and support to final project audits.
• Review supporting documentation for accuracy and adherence to DRC, donor policies and accounting principles before submitting to the donor.
• Print, file and certify financial vouchers to accompany financial reports to donors.
• Prepare and update MMC’s Master Budget and staff salary allocation in coordination with the Regional Finance focal point.
• Identify funding gaps and inform the Regional Head of MMC and 4Mi Manager.
• Set up and participate in Budget Follow Up meetings between MMC, Grants and the Finance department.
• Review project expenses monthly/quarterly to identify any re-bookings or re-postings as per the different budgets and budget lines. And ensured that they are posted on Dynamics.
• Support the team with processing payments of vendors and consultants.
• Prepare the salary rescheduling as per the active projects and budgets.

Supply Chain and Procurement

• Lead the procurement process within the team including raising purchase requisition requests, follow up with the Supply Chain teams on delivery of goods and services, quality control of delivered goods and services, liaison with suppliers on any matter arising, and invoicing and payment.
• Support the Supply Chain team in ensuring that MMC donors’ guidelines are adhered to.
• Support with the preparation and approval of Derogations, Note for files, Statement of Works and Completion Certificates templates for consultancies procurements.
• Support the Regional Head of MMC in the recruitment of consultants, including but not limited to, liaising with the Supply Chain and Human Resource teams in advertising consultancies, identification of candidates, contract reviews, invoicing and payment, consultant evaluation and consultancy close-out procedures.

About you

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five 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:

• At least 2 years’ Programme support experience, with a preference given to experience in an INGO.
• Proven experience in financial management and program development in an INGO.
• Ability to work independently and with excellent organizational, planning and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage processes and maintain accurate records.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally. High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with respect for diversity.
• An interest in the regional mixed migration dynamic in East and Southern Africa and Yemen.

Education:

University Degree in a relevant field: Business Administration, Finance, International development/relations, Political science, Communications, Social science.

Languages:

• Full professional proficiency in English;

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Overall purpose of the role

The overall purpose of the role is to serve as the regional lead for the Mixed Migration Centre MMC Eastern and Southern Africa | Yemen and Egypt (MMC ESA) team on the management and analysis of quantitative data collected by 4Mi enumerators in countries of operations.

Under the supervision of the 4Mi Project Manager and in close collaboration with the Information Management Team in the region and globally, and the rest of the MMC ESA team, the successful candidate will be responsible data management and analysis according to the SOPs. He/She will lead quantitative data management and visualization, develop survey tools and methodologies, and draft research products based on quantitative data along with the Information Management Officer. He/She will be responsible to review and validate all quantitative research outputs. Contributing to better use of data, the post holder will also provide support on data collection and management trainings, support with monitor network supervision, support the team with administrative tasks, among other responsibilities. He/she will support the team in developing research designs and field planning for all new and existing projects and lead/support scoping missions across the regions.  He/she will have technical line supervision responsibilities for Information Management Officer and eventually assistant positions.

The post holder plays a key role within the team in ensuring high quality standards for the data collected on a daily basis by the 4Mi. He/she will be a go-to person across the region and within the MMC global network for survey, data collection and data management questions.

Responsibilities:

Information management and data processing

• Lead on the management of 4Mi data: working with the IMO, ensure maintenance of the data collection platform, and that data is safely stored and shared, well organized and retrievable, that data protection guidelines are met, and that quality is assured;
• Ensure collected data is migrated into datasets in appropriate formats (such as .dta or .csv or .nvp);
• Ensure the regular availability of clean datasets for the region and for global use: export data in appropriate formats, and ensure that data is regularly validated and cleaned with the IMO;
• Identify and implement changes to surveys at regional level and make suggestions to update surveys at global level as needed according to trends identified in data cleaning and validation;
• Lead IM and data processing in compliance with internal procedures;
• As regional focal point for 4Mi information management, work with the regional 4Mi Project Manager as well as colleagues across the 4Mi network to develop information management tools, and to improve information management and data processing standards for 4Mi (such as data management SOPs)

Survey design

• Revise the coding of the survey as required, and in line with MMC standards, coordinating with the 4Mi Global Coordinator as relevant;
• Develop new surveys and/or modules according to the MMC ESA research agenda, with the 4Mi team and the Research team;
• Design new data collection methodologies with the 4Mi team and the research team, according to the MMC ESA research agenda.

Data collection

• Ensure the maintenance of the electronic data collection solution;
• Support the training of 4Mi enumerators on the questionnaire and the data collection software;
• Support the 4Mi team when relevant to conduct field missions to deploy new 4Mi surveys and/or modules, observe 4Mi enumerators and provide technical feedback and support as needed, including identifying the need for retraining/additional training;
• Develop new research design modalities and methods as needed per project;
• Provide backstopping to the 4Mi team when needed to provide feedback and support to 4Mi enumerators to ensure the quality of the data.

Data analysis and creation of knowledge products

• Support with and train others on the visualization of data, including GIS data, using relevant software such as QGIS, Adobe Illustrator, Excel, Affinity
• Lead the quantitative analysis data of 4Mi data using relevant software applications such as Excel, STATA, R and/or Python in support to the Research agenda;
• In liaison with the regional 4Mi team, conduct quantitative analysis to create both visual and written material (including maps) for use in presentations, on the MMC website, in 4Mi snapshots, and other products;
• Develop dashboards presenting data for internal and external use at regional level;
• Propose analytical themes based on data trends;
• Lead on the drafting of snapshots and other quantitative analytical products;
• Lead on the review and finalization of all quantitative research products.

Technical supervision (if applicable following successful recruitment of additional staff)

• Provide technical line supervision, guidance and support to the Information Management Assistant/Officer;
• Participate in recruitment and contribute to performance appraisals of Information Management Assistant/Officer.

Team support

• Develop and adapt tools for tracking data quality, survey targets, enumerator feedback, and other data points to support effective information management;
• As needed and as possible, provide trainings to team on information management skills and tools, such as the PowerBi application used for dashboards;
• Assist the team with administrative or any other tasks related to the 4Mi.

As this is a Specialist-level position, the successful candidate is expected to work with a high level of autonomy and outputs are expected to be of an extremely high caliber for external partners, donors, researchers and other migration stakeholders.

About you

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five 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:

• At least five years of experience working in quantitative research;
• Demonstrated experience in data management, cleaning, validation, storage;
• Demonstrated experience with electronic data collection procedures and solutions (ODK, Kobo, Qualtrics, ONA, SurveyCTO…);
• Demonstrated experience in the training and supervision of data collection teams;
• Demonstrated experience contributing to the development of survey tools and methodologies;
• Demonstrated experience in conducting quantitative analysis (using a relevant software application such as Excel, STATA, SPSS, R, Python) and drafting analysis based on quantitative data;
• Experience in GIS theory and GIS software (including QGIS, ArcGIS, CARTODB…) is an asset;
• Experience in data visualization applications such as PowerBi is desirable;
• Demonstrated understanding of current mixed migration debates and dynamics in the region is an asset;
• Previous experience working with international NGOs is an asset;
• Enthusiastic about learning, pushing limits, and finding new solutions;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly writing for external publications;
• Strong attention to details and rigor in dealing with quantitative data and analysis.

Education:

• Advanced Degree in statistics, economics, data analysis, or any relevant computer science degree.

Languages:

• Full professional proficiency in English and either French OR Arabic;
• Additional regional language an asset