DDG Programme Officer

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home. 

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. 

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

This position is based in Erbil.

About the job

DDG Program Officer will take part in interagency fora and meetings with Iraq counterparts and the international mine action community as directed by DDG Iraq. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Grant Management

• Maintain and communicate grants management tools, including monthly reports, training trackers, and monthly/quarterly work-plans.
• Ensure all donor and internal reporting deadlines are met and preparations for reporting are performed in due time and in compliance with donor reporting requirements.
• Maintain DDG Grants in Dynamics. 

   

  Programme Development

• Support DDG’s HoP and technical staff in drafting/reviewing/editing concept notes, proposals and project amendments according to donor formats and guidelines. 
• Support DDG’s HoP and technical staff in to design logical frameworks for new projects, setting realistic and measureable targets.
• Analyze the operational environment and donors policies to identify areas for growth and sustainability in Iraq. 
• Prepare briefs, progress reports and maintain communication with the donors to provide timely program updates and generate donor ownership and commitment.

   

   

   

  Monitoring & Evaluation and Learning

• Support the development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks for DDG’s projects. 
• Support mechanisms for collecting data to monitor the progress of defined indicators.
• Participate in the drafting/editing of assessment and monitoring reports.
• Collect and share best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to program and support the country program in making necessary adjustments as assigned.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a bachelors degree in International Relations or a Social Science field, or comparable experience. Moreover, we also expect the following: 

Required 

• Minimum 1 years previous experience within NGOs in areas of international development, emergency and relief.
• Proven grant management and M&E experience. 
• Proven record of training of national staff and ability to train and mentor national counterparts
• Diplomatic, patient and persistent.
• Fluency in written English. 
• Good knowledge of Word and Excel and preferable relevant GIS tools.
• Willingness to embrace progressive DDG concepts like gender equity and cross-sector working
• Familiar with Humanitarian Mine Action

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ 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 DRC’s vision and values.  

We offer

Contract length: 6 Months Contract

Employment Band: Non-Management H

Designation of Duty Station: Non Family Duty Station

Start date: ASAP

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngounder Vacancies.

Application process

Allapplicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 11 September 2019

Before applying, please ensure you have a valid passport.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visitdrc.ngo/jobsupport.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

Due to the Urgency to fill this position, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and DRC reserves the right to conduct the interviews before the deadline.