Job Details:
Organisation: Danish Refugee Council (DRC) - Denmark
Deadline Mon, 11 Aug 2014
Job type: Temporary
Location:
Syria
DRC Country Director for Syria
Danish Refugee Council is advertising for an experienced Country Director able to manage and lead a large emergency operation in a highly volatile and sensitive environment at the center of one of today’s largest and most complex emergencies globally.
Who are we?
DRC is a leading protection agency and has been operating in the Middle East and North Africa for over a decade, running a combination of livelihood, protection, advocacy and relief programmes. DRC has seven country programmes throughout Iraq, Lebanon, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Turkey and Libya.
DRC Syria became operational in 2007 as a response to the influx of Iraqi refugees. Since June 2012, DRC has dedicated our focus to assist the conflict affected Syrian population and has become one of the largest INGOs in the Syrian Arab Republic. The operation is conducted in close cooperation with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent and other key national and international partners.
The program strategy for the emergency activities is Emergency protection / NFIs as well as Shelter and Rehabilitation. The strategic focus on durable solutions and improved livelihoods is promoted out of the DRC Community Centers and this has become complimented by an increasing attention to more imminent protection needs. The mission thus provides legal and social counselling; PPS and outreach activities to displaced communities. Finally, DRC provides education including Risk Awareness in close coordination with the Ministry of Education.
Role and responsibilities
The Country Director will lead and manage DRCs operations of presently 20MUSD in this highly volatile yet sensitive environment to promote the most effective relief and protection to the conflict and displacement affected population inside Syria. The Country Director will have the overall responsibility for the day to day management, programming, implementation, fundraising and continued development of DRC’s programme in Syria. More specifically, the Country Director will:
- Represent DRC within Syria to partners, donors and duty bearers, and to promote an optimal operational space for pursuing DRCs strategic priorities in coordination with all relevant entities.
- Set the strategic direction of DRC operation in Syria in consultation with the Regional Director and in line with the corporate strategic direction and interests.
- Ensure that the programme is organized and managed in order to pursue opportunities while at the same time operate in compliance with minimum requirements and relevant guidelines.
- Responsible for the timely and efficient implementation, management and reporting on the resources entrusted DRC in Syria by our donors and partners.
- Overall responsible for risk management and especially for the safety and duty of care for national and international staff.
The CD reports to DRC Regional MENA Director based in Amman. Due to the strategic and extraordinary circumstances around DRCs presence in Syria, the Country Director should expect to be in frequent contact with the senior management in HQ.
Operating and working in Syria brings with it a number of risks and special responsibilities both on behalf of DRC and the individual staff member to promote ensure their duty of care responsibilities. DRC has an extensive safety setup at all levels, but all staff members are required to review and self-assess whether being prepared to accept such risks, live in a stressful environment and take such responsibilities for one self and ones colleagues.
Your qualifications
- Minimum 6 years of management experience in emergency contexts for a humanitarian agency.
- Demonstrated security management experience; familiarity with remote management necessary.
- Ability to motivate and guide staff working in a complex and unpredictable conflict environment.
- Proven experience working with protection issues within the context of refugees and IDPs. Experience from the Middle Eastern context a strong advantage.
- Solid experience with financial management, human resource development and logistics.
- A strong ability to collaborate, network and negotiate with Local partners; Governments, UN, donors and other NGOs including proven experience in developing fundraising strategies.
- Relevant educational background (e.g. political science, international development, economics).
- Strong analytical, negotiation, advocacy and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines in a changing and insecure environment.
- Fluency in English; any proficiency in Arabic an asset.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, irrespective of nationality, race, gender or age.
Conditions
Starting date: During September 2014
Duty station: Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic. Non family duty station.
Contract: Two years (or one year if preferred). Salary and conditions in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates. Please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. The position will be placed at salary level A3.
Further information
For specific information as to the announcement, please contact the Head of Unit for Middle East and North Africa on +45 2889 3373. For general information about the DRC, please consult www.drc.dk.
Application and CV
Please note that we only accept applications sent via our online system at www.drc.dk under Vacancies > Current vacancies > Country Director - Syria. Applications sent directly to Mr. Hansen will not be considered. Please remember to upload both a letter of application and your CV and do not attach any written recommendations.
Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered. Please submit the application and CV, in English and marked “Country Director, Syria”, no later than 11. August 2014. Please contact job@drc.dk, if you experience problems with your online application.
About DRC
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than twenty five countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.
The protection and assistance to conflict affected population is provided within a long-term, regional and rights-based approach in order to constitute a coherent and effective response to the challenges posed by today’s conflicts. Assistance consists of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support to return and repatriation as well as promotion of long-term solutions to displacement and its causes. In addition, support and capacity building of local and national authorities and NGOs form an integral part of DRC’s work.
Country Director for Syria
Job posted by: Danish Refugee Council (DRC) - Denmark - Mon, 14 Jul 2014Job Details:
Organisation: Danish Refugee Council (DRC) - Denmark
Deadline Mon, 11 Aug 2014
Job type: Temporary
Location: Syria
Who are we?
DRC is a leading protection agency and has been operating in the Middle East and North Africa for over a decade, running a combination of livelihood, protection, advocacy and relief programmes. DRC has seven country programmes throughout Iraq, Lebanon, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Turkey and Libya.
DRC Syria became operational in 2007 as a response to the influx of Iraqi refugees. Since June 2012, DRC has dedicated our focus to assist the conflict affected Syrian population and has become one of the largest INGOs in the Syrian Arab Republic. The operation is conducted in close cooperation with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent and other key national and international partners.
The program strategy for the emergency activities is Emergency protection / NFIs as well as Shelter and Rehabilitation. The strategic focus on durable solutions and improved livelihoods is promoted out of the DRC Community Centers and this has become complimented by an increasing attention to more imminent protection needs. The mission thus provides legal and social counselling; PPS and outreach activities to displaced communities. Finally, DRC provides education including Risk Awareness in close coordination with the Ministry of Education.
Role and responsibilities
The Country Director will lead and manage DRCs operations of presently 20MUSD in this highly volatile yet sensitive environment to promote the most effective relief and protection to the conflict and displacement affected population inside Syria. The Country Director will have the overall responsibility for the day to day management, programming, implementation, fundraising and continued development of DRC’s programme in Syria. More specifically, the Country Director will:
The CD reports to DRC Regional MENA Director based in Amman. Due to the strategic and extraordinary circumstances around DRCs presence in Syria, the Country Director should expect to be in frequent contact with the senior management in HQ.
Operating and working in Syria brings with it a number of risks and special responsibilities both on behalf of DRC and the individual staff member to promote ensure their duty of care responsibilities. DRC has an extensive safety setup at all levels, but all staff members are required to review and self-assess whether being prepared to accept such risks, live in a stressful environment and take such responsibilities for one self and ones colleagues.
Your qualifications
- Minimum 6 years of management experience in emergency contexts for a humanitarian agency.
- Demonstrated security management experience; familiarity with remote management necessary.
- Ability to motivate and guide staff working in a complex and unpredictable conflict environment.
- Proven experience working with protection issues within the context of refugees and IDPs. Experience from the Middle Eastern context a strong advantage.
- Solid experience with financial management, human resource development and logistics.
- A strong ability to collaborate, network and negotiate with Local partners; Governments, UN, donors and other NGOs including proven experience in developing fundraising strategies.
- Relevant educational background (e.g. political science, international development, economics).
- Strong analytical, negotiation, advocacy and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines in a changing and insecure environment.
- Fluency in English; any proficiency in Arabic an asset.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, irrespective of nationality, race, gender or age.Conditions
Starting date: During September 2014
Duty station: Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic. Non family duty station.
Contract: Two years (or one year if preferred). Salary and conditions in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates. Please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. The position will be placed at salary level A3.
Further information
For specific information as to the announcement, please contact the Head of Unit for Middle East and North Africa on +45 2889 3373. For general information about the DRC, please consult www.drc.dk.
Application and CV
Please note that we only accept applications sent via our online system at www.drc.dk under Vacancies > Current vacancies > Country Director - Syria. Applications sent directly to Mr. Hansen will not be considered. Please remember to upload both a letter of application and your CV and do not attach any written recommendations.
Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered. Please submit the application and CV, in English and marked “Country Director, Syria”, no later than 11. August 2014. Please contact job@drc.dk, if you experience problems with your online application.
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than twenty five countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.
The protection and assistance to conflict affected population is provided within a long-term, regional and rights-based approach in order to constitute a coherent and effective response to the challenges posed by today’s conflicts. Assistance consists of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support to return and repatriation as well as promotion of long-term solutions to displacement and its causes. In addition, support and capacity building of local and national authorities and NGOs form an integral part of DRC’s work.