Job Vacancies at Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a Danish international non-governmental organisation, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. DRC is present in more than 30 conflict territories around the world assisting displaced people with shelter, food, income-generating activities, and a wide range of other assistance. It is of utmost importance for DRC to work in compliance with the DRC Accountability and Quality Management system and national legislations. Smooth, reliable and effective operational systems are preconditions for DRC to maintain its position as a trustworthy and reliable partner for our donors and an accountable organisation towards our beneficiaries.

We are recruiting to fll the positions of:

Job Title: Finance Coordinator (Expat)

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Supervised by: Head of Support Services
Reporting to: Head of Support Services
Area of Operation: Nigeria
Employment Period: 12 months (potentially renewable)
Type of Contract: Expatriate

Background

• DRC has been operating in West Africa since 1998. DRC and its technical unit the Danish Demining Group (DDG) have had an operational presence in Nigeria since July 2015. DRC has five main offices in Abuja, Yola, Maiduguri, Damaturu and Mubi and five offices in deep field locations across Northeast Nigeria including Mafa, Ngala, Bama, Pulka and Michika.

Job Purpose

• Danish Refugee Council, is currently looking for a Finance Coordinator in Nigeria. 
• Under the supervision of Head of Support Services (HoSS) the Finance Coordinator will ensure that all financial functions in the country programs including accounting, payments and banking payroll, budgeting, financial reporting and grant financial management and compliance are done effectively and in a timely manner.

Duties and Responsibilities
The main responsibilities and tasks of the Finance Coordinator are the following:

Financial Management:

• In close cooperation with Managers in geographical area reinforce existing procedures and systems for financial management and control in compliance with guidelines of DRC’s Operations Handbook, internal guidelines and donor requirements
• Support timely delivery of quality financial reports to donors and internal reports to colleagues and HQ
• Ensure compliance with relevant country statutory and other financial obligations such as tax, levies and statutory returns
• Monthly financial briefings to relevant Managers and Head of Support
• Ensure thorough and effective budgetary control in the country programs
• Liaise with relevant Managers on key financial issues for all programs in the country, including co-funding, financial reporting, key variances and any remedial action
• Collecting cash forecasts from all Programme Managers and requesting funds in a timely manner
• Maintain a continuous overview of funding levels and pay particular attention to shared support costs, including staff salaries
• Ensure all required documentation for financial audits in cooperation with Coordination staff and HQ
• Ensure monthly meetings are held with project managers to discuss key variances, reasons for these, and any remedial action that is required
• Prepare for local audits. Ensure all required documentation for financial audits is processed in cooperation Support & supervises, audits (in-country, external). If required coordinate with the auditors on audit process.
• Contribute to the development of proposals with regards to budgeting in cooperation with Managers
• Ensure implementation of Dynamics 365 financial management system at country level and act as heavy user for most of the Projects & Finance functionalities
• Apply reports and data analytics from DRC Dynamics to improve overall performance.

Technical Line Management Responsibilities:

• Provide technical guidance and support to all Finance staff
• Advise on and promote understanding and application of DRC policies, procedures and principles.
• Raise any issues of non-compliance
• When relevant, drives development of policies and standards in region or country and/or localizes global policies to regional or country level

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 5 years of International practical experience in a senior financial management position
• Computer literate, MS Office and DRC Dynamic
• Fluent in English

However, applicants must be aware that DRC cannot employ, under an expatriate contract, a citizen of the country in which she/ he is going to be stationed (in such case, the Republic of Nigeria).

Required Skills & Qualities:

• Core Competencies of DRC:
  • Striving for excellence
  • Collaboration
  • Taking the lead
  • Communication
  • Demonstrating Integrity
• Proven leadership skills and a competence in people management
• Competence in providing technical guidance and training
• Proven experience in managing large budgets
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Proven experience in working with national partners, local/government authorities
• Working experience with relevant donors (e.g. UNHCR, ECHO, OFDA, WFP, DFID or BPRM guidelines
• Proven analytical and critical thinking skills

General Regulations:

• The employee shall follow DRC instructions on safety, confidentiality and ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and the Humanitarian Accountability Framework
• Employee should not engage in any other paid activity during the DRC contract period without prior authorization
• Employee should not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the implementation of any project during the DRC contract period
• Employee should not give interviews to the media or publish project-related photos or other material without prior authorization
• Employee shall return all borrowed equipment for the project to DRC after the end of the contract period or upon request

Salary & Benefits

• Non-Management G, level 1. Unaccompanied position.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Safety Coordinator

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Supervised by: Country Director
Reporting to: Country Director
Employment Period: 12 months (potentially renewable)
Type of Contract: Expatriate Contract

Introduction
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 fulfillment 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. Based in Copenhagen (Denmark) and present in forty countries, the Danish Refugee Council is a non-profit-making, politically independent, non-governmental and non-denominational relief organization.

Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

Background
DRC is in the process of scaling up an emergency programme in Nigeria. Nigeria’s northeast is currently experiencing a significant humanitarian crisis, which has been the result of the ongoing-armed conflict between Boko Haram, the Nigerian military and the Multi-National Task Force in the north-east.

Purpose

• DRC in Nigeria is looking to recruit an experienced, highly-qualified and enthusiastic professional to provide overall advice, coordination, and technical support on all aspects of the DRC Safety Risk Management (SRM) system in all of Nigeria, for both DRC and DDG programmes while ensuring compliance with the safety chapters of DRC’s Operations Handbook.
• The Safety Coordinator will be based in Maiduguri but will have to travel regularly through Nigeria. Travels can represent around 40% of the working time per month. 
• This position is a senior one, requiring strong previous experience in safety and humanitarian access. This position also requires strong communication and analysis skills in order to feed informed decision making regarding DRC operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Safety Coordinator works under the supervision of the Country Director and in close collaboration with DRC local Safety Officers and Programme Managers.
• He also technically reports to the Regional Humanitarian Access and Safety Coordinator based in DRC regional office in Dakar, Sénégal.

The main responsibilities and tasks of the Safety Coordinator are the following:

Risk Analysis:

• Conduct regular Safety Risk Assessments (SRA) for each programme area pursuant to DRC Safety Policy
• Provide quality control for SRAs

Safety Improvement Plans:

• Based on the SRA, advise programmes on achievable and cost-effective mitigation measures through the development of contextualized Safety Improvement Plans
• Supervise and monitor the progress of Safety Improvement Plans

Minimum Operating Safety Standards (MOSS):

• Ensure Nigeria is compliant with the DRC global MOSS
• Based on the SRA, advise programmes on context-specific MOSS requirements
• Monitor programme compliance with MOSS

Local Safety Rules (LSR):

• Based on the SRA and MOSS, ensure all areas have updated LSR. Ensure all staff are provided with a copy of the LSR and are briefed on their responsibilities

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs):

• Ensure each programme area has appropriate SOPs developed and implemented. Monitor compliance with SOPs

Contingency Plans (CPs):

• Facilitate the development of context-specific contingency plans for each programme area. Support Incident Management Teams (IMTs) with the implementation of contingency plans. Conduct regular reviews with IMTs to ensure CPs are up to date, realistic and understood.

Capacity Building:

• Conduct – or facilitate the delivery of – safety training for staff at all levels. Ensure watchmen and guards are trained and aware of their responsibilities, in accordance with the SOPs governing access control.
• Liaison: Develop a network of contacts through other NGOs, UNDSS, Government agencies and other useful contacts. Act as the primary representative for DRC Nigeria on safety matters

Crisis and Critical Incident Management:

• Act as the Country-level coordinator for the Incident Management Team (IMT); Ensure IMT members are aware of their responsibilities Act as the primary point of contact for safety-related matters with the Regional Office and other local actors (UNDSS, etc).

Information Management and Reporting:

• Maintain detailed soft and hard copy files of all relevant safety documents.  Monitor the overall situation and provide regular situation reports. Maintain an up-to-date incident tracking database and Provide staff with relevant and concise safety-related information and analysis, both through external and internal reports, publications, etc.
• Coordinate the submission of Safety Incident Reports and ensure that all SIRs are completed within 48 hours of an incident occurring
• Conduct post-incident inquiries, if required, and monitor compliance with action points on SIRs

Briefings:

• Ensure an up-to-date visitor briefing package is provided to all visitors and international staff
• Conduct safety briefings for all visitors and international staff at the country level; at the field level, ensure that individual areas do the same
• Provide briefings on thematic and specific issues, as requested by the Country Director or Regional Safety Advisor (RSA)

Field Travel:

• Ensure compliance with the Field Travel SOP
• Assist with the planning of field travel, including briefing escorts if required
• Act as the focal point for issues related to armed escorts
• When required, manager and coordinate field travel

In addition to the above, the Safety Coordinator may be asked to carry out other duties requested by the Country Director or the Regional Humanitarian Access and Safety Coordinator.

Qualifications
Required:

• To be successful in this role we expect you to have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working with NGOs and/or other international agencies in a  complex and fragile environment, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa as working experience as a safety and security manager/adviser.
• Experience working in the designated area of operations (West Africa)
• Management and/or supervisory experience within an NGO
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Stable, moral and robust character and a good team-player
• Excellent communication skills, calm and a good sense of humour
• Proven commitment to accountability practices.
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Emergency First Aid qualification (within the last year)

Desirable:

• Proven ability to develop and implement effective and contextualized protocols and systems.
• Experience with information gathering, analysis and report writing.
• Ability to conduct and produce high-quality safety risk assessments (SRAs).
• Experience with critical incident management.
• Experience in delivering safety-related training.
• Training in safety, fire and evacuation procedures
• Training in safety and disaster management
• Fluent in written and spoken Hausa
• NGO/UN Security Management experience
• Military/Police experience (those with officer-level or senior non-commissioned officer rank should apply)

However, applicants must be aware that DRC cannot employ, under an expatriate contract, a citizen of the country in which she/ he is going to be stationed (in such case, the Republic of Senegal).

Required Skills & Qualities:

• Core Competencies of DRC:
  • Striving for excellence
  • Collaboration
  • Taking the lead
  • Communication
  • Demonstrating Integrity
• Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment
• Proactivity, with a sound commitment to teamwork and with a spirit of genuine collaboration
• Excellent communication skills, as well as patience and politeness, are required
• Multi-tasking and Organizational skills is a must
• Adaptable and Flexible
• Proven analytical and critical thinking skills
• Exemplary sense of ethics in the workplace
• Team-oriented & good sense of humor

General Regulations:

• The employee shall follow DRC instructions on safety, confidentiality and ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and the Humanitarian Accountability Framework
• Employee should not engage in any other paid activity during the DRC contract period without prior authorization
• Employee should not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the implementation of any project during the DRC contract period
• Employee should not give interviews to the media or publish project-related photos or other material without prior authorization
• Employee shall return all borrowed equipment for the project to DRC after the end of the contract period or upon request

Salary & Benefits 

• Non-Management F - level 1, unaccompanied position.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Job Title: Non-Technical Survey and Community Liaison Coordinator

Location: Maiduguri, Borno with regular travel to Adamawa and Yobe
Supervised by: Head of Programmes
Reporting to: Head of Programmes
Employment Period: 10 months (potentially renewable)
Type of Contract: Expatriate

Introduction
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 fulfillment 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. Based in Copenhagen (Denmark) and present in forty countries, the Danish Refugee Council is a non-profit-making, politically independent, non-governmental and non-denominational relief organization.

Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

Background
DRC has been operating in West Africa since 1998. DRC and its technical unit the Danish Demining Group (DDG) have had an operational presence in Nigeria since July 2015. DRC has five main offices in Abuja, Yola, Maiduguri, Damaturu and Mubi and five offices in deep field locations across Northeast Nigeria including Mafa, Ngala, Bama, Pulka and Michika.

Purpose
Danish Refugee Council is currently looking for Non-Technical Survey (NTS) & Community Liaison Coordinator for the DDG programme in Nigeria focusing in the North-east region.  The overall role of the NTS/CL Manager is to provide oversight and ensure implementation of all NTS/CL activities with DRC Programme in Nigeria as follow:

• Training, education and awareness of ERW and safe behavior, resulting in reduced risk-taking behavior within the conflict-affected communities;
• Identification of hazardous areas through Non-Technical survey that will enable safe return of communities and/or land freed for productive use, while marking of contaminated areas, as part of NTS, will generate a decrease in the number of casualties;
• Team management and supervision.  

Duties and Responsibilities
The main responsibilities and tasks of the Non-Technical Survey (NTS) & Community Liaison Coordinator are the following:

Staff Management & Supervision:

• Conduct training for NTS/RE operators/facilitators, key people in the communities etc.;
• Conduct refresher training for NTS/RE facilitators and ensure the skills of the NTS/RE operators/facilitators are according to applicable internal and international standards;
• Supervise the teams and ensure that the tasked NTS/RE activities are carried out in the field;
• Ensure that the team has the necessary materials and other equipment to carry out the designated activities.
• Planning, monitoring & quality management
• Initiate, plan and coordinate NTS/RE in targeted communities;
• Coordinate and lead needs’ assessment, baseline surveys and data collection in the field;
• Analyze data on contamination collected by the survey teams and provide reports on hazardous areas;
• Conduct regular Quality Assurance (QA);
• Act as budget manager for the project.

Coordination:

• Liaise with local authorities, community leaders, and stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of the NTS/RE activities;
• Maintain good communication with partner organizations;
• Maintain good relationships and communication with other mine action interventions in the area including those involved in the survey, marking and clearance to ensure good coordination and shared knowledge.

Reporting:

• Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly work plans;
• Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly reports;
• Ensure that all reports from the field are properly completed and submitted in a timely fashion;
• Ensure timely reporting to the Head of Office, DDG Global Advisor and other relevant stakeholders;
• Keep monthly records of NTS / RE teams’ progress and activities
• Undertake any other tasks as required by Head of office.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in MRE and NTS within humanitarian mine action programmes
• EOD 3 qualified
• Prior experience working with NGO is an asset
• Excellent working knowledge of International Mine Action Standards and experience in drafting standard operating procedures
• Excellent knowledge of non-technical survey and community support activities
• However, applicants must be aware that DRC cannot employ, under an expatriate contract, a citizen of the country in which she/ he is going to be stationed (in such case, the Republic of Nigeria).

Required Skills & Qualities

• Core Competencies of DRC:
  • Striving for excellence
  • Collaboration
  • Taking the lead
  • Communication
  • Demonstrating Integrity
• Knowledge of Mines and ERW encountered in Western Sahara and understanding of military operations
• Good knowledge of clearance methodologies and equipment utilized in demining operations, experience planning and implementing clearance operations is an asset
• Proven experience and knowledge of information management and analysis, IMSMA and Base Camp Garmin. Other GIS software is an asset
• Good writing skills in reporting and proposal development
• Ability to work away from home within remote environments for extended periods of time
• Excellent discipline with the ability to follow direct instructions
• Team-player who accepts DRC/DDG lines of management and is able to command authority him/herself.
• Well organized, proactive, flexible and trustworthy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literate, MS Office and DRC Dynamic
• Multi-tasking and Organizational skills is a must
• Adaptable and Flexible
• Proven analytical and critical thinking skills
• Exemplary sense of ethics in the workplace
• Team-oriented & good sense of humor.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Note

• All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English.
• DRC provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.
• DRC encourages all applicants to apply and does not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process.
• Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
• Due to the urgency of the position, DRC has the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline

Application Deadline  7th September, 2020.