Job: Country Coordinator for Danish Red Cross in Kenya and Eritrea

 

Country Coordinator in Kenya and Eritrea

 

 

Background

DRC is looking for a Country Coordinator (CC) in Kenya and Eritrea who will be part of the DRC East and Horn of Africa Regional Team. Under the lead and supervision of the Head of Region, the CC will have the overall responsibility of the DRC partnerships and programmes in Kenya and Eritrea. The CC will be based and work out of the DRC regional office placed in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The CC will have frequent and extensive travel to the two countries Eritrea and Kenya (approx. 50% of the time).

In 2015, a Country Strategy was developed that guides partnership and programme development for DRC in Kenya.  The vision for DRC engagement reads: ‘Increased resilience in target communities through effective partnerships’. Innovation within approaches and partnerships including private sector cooperation are key focus areas. The portfolio currently encompasses amongst others an urban disaster risk reduction project in Nairobi, an urban mother and child health project in Mombasa and a non-communicable disease project in Nairobi. In 2016, a new Urban Resilience project will be developed. Yearly budget is approx. 7M DKK. Funding is coming from the development framework agreement with the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, EU Devco, private donors and twinning from Danish local branches. A part from the Country Coordinator, the current team in Kenya counts a programme delegate and a finance officer.

After a few years of disruption, the transfer of funds and thus implementation of Red Cross Society of Eritrea’s projects supported by DRC is again possible in Eritrea. The current project, a community health project with a strong WASH focus, is ending mid-2016. A Country Strategy and a new project for the coming years are to be developed in the course of 2016. The project will probably have focus on resilience and will be developed to ensure best possible synergy with other ongoing project-development-initiatives supported by IFRC and other PNS. Currently, only IFRC has a permanent presence in country in the form of a WASH delegate. The Red Cross Society of Eritrea is not yet officially recognised and working conditions for delegates and visitors are challenging. Yearly budget is approx. 3M DKK. Funding is currently coming from the development framework agreement with the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate the DRC partnerships with Red Cross National Societies in Kenya and Eritrea and other partners
• Develop Country programmes together with the National Societies in line with country strategies
• Explore fundraising possibilities and initiate relevant funding applications with the National Societies
• Support the immediate DRC response in case of a disaster 
• Ensure efficient and timely programme Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
• Support the National Societies to develop its technical skills/capacity in strategic focus areas and approaches.
• Daily budget responsibility, monitor financial resource allocation and coordinate submission of finance reports and financial audits
• Supervise DRC contracted staff and locally hired consultants in Kenya and Eritrea
• Responsible for establishing, implementing and monitoring the security setup for Kenya and Eritrea.

Profile

The ideal candidate holds a Master's Degree in a relevant academic field

Experience:

• 5-7 years of relevant international field experience in the overall coordination, formulation, design, planning and implementation of development projects
• Experience from working with innovation and/or private sector cooperation is preferable
• Experience in capacity building of local partners in Community Based Interventions
• Proven project cycle and financial management experience as well as resource mobilization with major donors/funds, project proposal and report writing
• Experience with team management from a distance is an asset

Technical Skills:

• In relevant thematic areas like Urban interventions/resilience, Disaster Management, Community Based Health/WASH and Non Communicable Diseases
• Knowledge of implementation and reporting procedures of DANIDA and EU funding.
• Proven ability to work within a partnership set-up and possess good negotiation skills
• Good understanding of organizational development, particularly in the context of Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies and branches, would be an advantage.
• Good analytical skills, critical and innovative thinking.
• Relevant training and practical experience in staff security management

Personal qualities:

• Being flexible with  a great ability to adapt to changing situations and readiness to work in different context and challenging environments is required
• Must be able to work independently and in a small team. Team player skills is essential
• Confidence in situations of stress, and able to handle a heavy and varied workload
• Excellent communication, coordination as well as networking and facilitation skills
• Being structured and understanding that careful preparation and ownership is key to achieving results
• Good cultural understanding and the ability to build the confidence of partners in a challenging and politically sensitive environment are essential.
• Strong interpersonal and coordination skills

Other:

• Excellent verbal and written skills in English are a must.
• An excellent communicator, with good negotiation skills and a diplomatic flair.
• Full proficiency in Microsoft Office package and a valid international driving license.

Employment Conditions

The delegate will report to Danish Red Cross’ Head of Region in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The duty station is Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with frequent travel to Kenya and Eritrea (50% of time). The starting date of the assignment is 1^st of August 2016. The length of the contract will be two years with possibility of extension. The contract will be administered in accordance with the Danish Red Cross Terms and Conditions for Delegates. The monthly salary including allowances and pension is within the range of DKK 42.261 and DKK 44.761, depending on experience and qualifications.

 

Further information

Please refer to the Job description at (http://www.rodekors.dk/media/1912737/Job-description-CC-Kenya-Eritrea.doc) and for further details you may contact Head of Region, Signe Yde-Andersen on tel. +251 935987285, mail: [email protected] or Desk officer Pia Lorentzen on tel. +4535299433, mail: [email protected]

 

How to apply

Click on Send Application to send your written motivation letter in English and upload your CV, after creating a profile on our EasyCruit portal. Deadline for applications is 8^th of June, 2016. Interviews are expected on 21 – 24 June   .

 

 

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