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ReDSS Durable Solutions Specialist

Addis Ababa

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Addis Ababa
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Refugee rights and well-being
    • Protection Officer (Refugee)
    • Human Settlements (Shelter, Housing, Land, Property)
  • Closing Date: Closed

Title: ReDSS Durable Solutions Specialist

Location:  Addis Ababa

Reports to: ReDSS Durable Solutions Manager- Ethiopia

Grade: G2

Start of Contract & Duration: March 1, 2022, 10 months

Posting date: January 26, 2022

Application Deadline: February 2, 2022

 

INTRODUCTION

The Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat (ReDSS) consists of 14 member organizations working in search for durable solutions in East Africa. ReDSS Regional Secretariat is based in Nairobi with country units in Somalia and Ethiopia. It is a coordination and information hub that focuses on research and knowledge management, program support, capacity development, learning, and policy dialogue. ReDSS is hosted by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), an international non-governmental organization (NGO). DRC promotes and supports solutions to the problems faced by refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and migrants. The organization has offices across the region, and has been operational in Ethiopia since 2009. With funding from bilateral and multilateral donors, DRC is currently implementing a range of activities across Ethiopia including WASH and shelter provision, child and youth protection, gender-based violence response, awareness-raising of migration risks, protection monitoring of migration routes, and livelihoods support for returning migrants or those at-risk of migration.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The ReDSS Program Support Specialist is responsible to provide efficient and effective programing and administrative support functions for the Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat (ReDSS) Ethiopia Country Unit.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Programming

  • Lead the organization of ReDSS quarterly and annual meetings
  • Lead the organization and hosting of ReDSS trainings in Ethiopia and the region
  • Coordinate bilateral meetings with members and partners
  • Update ReDSS internal and external mailing lists and database
  • Support the organization of workshops and learning events in Addis Ababa, Jigjiga, and other parts of the country
  • Contribute to, edit, and develop program reports for various audiences
  • Contribute to the development of ReDSS publications, communication materials and social media content
  • Represent ReDSS and contribute to discussions and learning of durable solutions programming and policy

Administrative

  • Liaise with DRC and ReDSS regional office staff to do procurement, travel bookings, and day to day administrative functions
  • Support DRC and ReDSS regional office staff in HR, financial management and monitoring of ReDSS budgets, expenditure, and compliance with donors’ rules and regulations

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.

 

Job Requirements

Education

  • University degree in business and economics, programme management, social sciences, law or humanities

Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in similar positions, including in supporting the organization of events, meetings and workshops
  • Knowledge of and experience with the context of displacement-related issues and the humanitarian / development nexus in Ethiopia

Required skills

  • Demonstrated know-how in budget administration, financial management and program reporting
  • Strong IT command, close familiarity with the maintenance and management of template-style websites and experience of applying ICT (information communications technology) to knowledge management
  • Facilitation and communication skills to build trust with humanitarian and development actors, donors, government agencies, etc.
  • Strong writing skills and ability to effectively document program learning and reporting
  • Strong demonstrable experience in administration roles and budget monitoring of projects within an NGO (local or international)
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization
  • Flexibility, proactive engagement, ability to work under pressure and to demonstrate high tolerance for change, complexity and unpredictability

Language Skills

  • Proficiency in English (oral and written)
  • Proficiency in Amharic (oral and written)

 

TO APPLY

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit 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 www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. 

Please forward the application and CV, in English through the stated website no later than February 2, 2022.

For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.ngo

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

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