Job Detail

Program Strategy & Development

• • Participate in country level strategic planning and contribute to the sustainable management of program growth with an eye towards program growth and development.
  • Foster synergies between program areas (integrated approach), support the strong integration of protection considerations throughout all humanitarian initiatives and ensure adherence to humanitarian principles and  any other international standards when relevant.
  • Contribute to the evolution of the country strategy, develop/define the country programming in a collaborative way ensuring program appropriateness and accountability among the country program team.
  • Collaborate closely with CD and senior management staff in the development and design of innovative initiatives to drive new program development in DRC South Sudan in accordance with DRC’s assistance framework.
  • Advocate for DRC’s program in South Sudan with government, donors and humanitarian stakeholders, in HCT, consortia, cluster meetings, workshops, conferences and in other relevant fora.
  • Establish strong and efficient partnerships with organizations, donors and authorities, in line with the country programme strategy and DRC partnership management policy.

Program Implementation & Coordination

• • Provide oversight, guidance and leadership to all technical coordinators and specialists to ensure quality program implementation and integration in DRC South Sudan.
  • In collaboration with Area Managers, provide oversight on programmatic needs, gaps and opportunities.
  • With the technical teams, continually evaluate current methodologies and policies, determine their effectiveness and provide suggestions on ways to improve compliance, and to ensure program and organizational success.
  • Ensure effective and transparent planning and use of financial resources in compliance with DRC and donor policies and priorities.
  • Lead Technical Coordinators in compiling and developing work plans for PMs and achieving benchmarks for program activities.
  • Effectively stay abreast of donor policies, procedures, rules and regulations; and train DRC program staff in these policies

Program Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning

• • Promote learning and knowledge management within the country program by documenting lessons learned and best practices for dissemination within DRC country and regional teams, to donors and to other stakeholders when relevant in order to ensure synergetic programming and cross-program and cross-border collaboration in DRC South Sudan and in the whole region
  • Ensure that all projects contribute to measuring impact and are in line with DRC’s country strategic plan. Implement appropriate monitoring, tracking and reporting systems, tools and templates that enhance monitoring of program outputs and quality, generate quality evidence on program impact and promote and ensure use of data for decision-making processes/ program adjustments.
  • Ensure quality programming by coordinating the technical support provided by the Quality Assurance team into programs with a keen focus on IM, MEAL and other quality improvement initiatives.

  • Staff Management and Capacity Building

    • • Effectively manage program teams, including, international and national managers, specialists and technical experts, coordinators, officers, located at sites throughout the country with an emphasis on excellence, promoting a culture of cooperation, learning and innovation.
      • Develop job descriptions and Terms of Reference and conduct annual staff performance review. Develop overall staff competence through leadership, training and coaching of technical and management key program staff.
      • Lead or contribute to recruitment processes and the orientation of new staff.
      • Collaborate with the Head of Support Services to allocate funding for staff development and team building processes.

    Donor liaison, Partnerships and Representation

    • Together with Country Director, ensure adequate bilateral representation of DRC with government authorities, donors, UN agencies, humanitarian agencies and other partners in regard to programme and participation in coordination meetings as relevant.
    • Liaise with government counterparts to ensure DRC grant sub agreements are signed in a timely manner.

    Advocacy and Communication:

    • Work in collaboration with CD on developing advocacy and policy key messages across programmatic platforms.
    • Support the CD in the development and review of communication materials, including brochures, case studies as well as press releases.

    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.

Program Strategy & Development

• • Participate in country level strategic planning and contribute to the sustainable management of program growth with an eye towards program growth and development.
  • Foster synergies between program areas (integrated approach), support the strong integration of protection considerations throughout all humanitarian initiatives and ensure adherence to humanitarian principles and  any other international standards when relevant.
  • Contribute to the evolution of the country strategy, develop/define the country programming in a collaborative way ensuring program appropriateness and accountability among the country program team.
  • Collaborate closely with CD and senior management staff in the development and design of innovative initiatives to drive new program development in DRC South Sudan in accordance with DRC’s assistance framework.
  • Advocate for DRC’s program in South Sudan with government, donors and humanitarian stakeholders, in HCT, consortia, cluster meetings, workshops, conferences and in other relevant fora.
  • Establish strong and efficient partnerships with organizations, donors and authorities, in line with the country programme strategy and DRC partnership management policy.

Program Implementation & Coordination

• • Provide oversight, guidance and leadership to all technical coordinators and specialists to ensure quality program implementation and integration in DRC South Sudan.
  • In collaboration with Area Managers, provide oversight on programmatic needs, gaps and opportunities.
  • With the technical teams, continually evaluate current methodologies and policies, determine their effectiveness and provide suggestions on ways to improve compliance, and to ensure program and organizational success.
  • Ensure effective and transparent planning and use of financial resources in compliance with DRC and donor policies and priorities.
  • Lead Technical Coordinators in compiling and developing work plans for PMs and achieving benchmarks for program activities.
  • Effectively stay abreast of donor policies, procedures, rules and regulations; and train DRC program staff in these policies

Program Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning

• • Promote learning and knowledge management within the country program by documenting lessons learned and best practices for dissemination within DRC country and regional teams, to donors and to other stakeholders when relevant in order to ensure synergetic programming and cross-program and cross-border collaboration in DRC South Sudan and in the whole region
  • Ensure that all projects contribute to measuring impact and are in line with DRC’s country strategic plan. Implement appropriate monitoring, tracking and reporting systems, tools and templates that enhance monitoring of program outputs and quality, generate quality evidence on program impact and promote and ensure use of data for decision-making processes/ program adjustments.
  • Ensure quality programming by coordinating the technical support provided by the Quality Assurance team into programs with a keen focus on IM, MEAL and other quality improvement initiatives.

  • Staff Management and Capacity Building

    • • Effectively manage program teams, including, international and national managers, specialists and technical experts, coordinators, officers, located at sites throughout the country with an emphasis on excellence, promoting a culture of cooperation, learning and innovation.
      • Develop job descriptions and Terms of Reference and conduct annual staff performance review. Develop overall staff competence through leadership, training and coaching of technical and management key program staff.
      • Lead or contribute to recruitment processes and the orientation of new staff.
      • Collaborate with the Head of Support Services to allocate funding for staff development and team building processes.

    Donor liaison, Partnerships and Representation

    • Together with Country Director, ensure adequate bilateral representation of DRC with government authorities, donors, UN agencies, humanitarian agencies and other partners in regard to programme and participation in coordination meetings as relevant.
    • Liaise with government counterparts to ensure DRC grant sub agreements are signed in a timely manner.

    Advocacy and Communication:

    • Work in collaboration with CD on developing advocacy and policy key messages across programmatic platforms.
    • Support the CD in the development and review of communication materials, including brochures, case studies as well as press releases.

    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.