Afghanistan: DDG Head of Programme

Danish Demining Group (DDG) is the Humanitarian Mine Action and Armed Violence Reduction (AVR) unit of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC). DDG started work in Afghanistan in 1998 conducting Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) activities including Area Clearance, Mine and Explosive Remnant of War (ERW) Risk Education (RE), Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Armed Violence Reduction (AVR). DDG currently conducts operations in the Central, Eastern, Northern, and Southern regions of Afghanistan.

About the job

The role of the Head of Programme is to provide the overall management, oversight, and leadership to DDG’s program in Afghanistan and at the same time be part of the senior management team and provide strategic input to the overall country operation. More details about the job as follows:

· The DDG Head of Programme will report to the Country Director (based in Kabul) and have the overall responsibility of the DDG portfolio in Afghanistan, including planning, implementation and monitoring.

· In coordination with the other SMT members and under the lead of the Afghanistan Country Director, DDG Head of Programme will play a key role in leading DDG’s strategic engagement in Afghanistan, shaping and advising on DDG programming, and ensuring programme coherence, alignment and delivery with DDG’s global mandate and objectives, and quality delivery.

· Overall leadership and management to DDG programme staff, including people planning, development, capacity building and performance appraisal.

· The DDG Head of Programme will be responsible for donor liaison and for liaison/representation with government authorities in the areas of implementation, as well as national level, under the guidance of the Country Director and in coordination with the DRC/DDG Afghanistan SMT.

· Make sure that the internal guidelines, operation and programmatic handbook are implemented and followed accordingly.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a same or similar experience from a senior management role in the same or similar context. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

· At least 5 years of proven experience with programme management in senior position (planning, implementation and monitoring) from a complex and fragile environment.

· Proven experience working on AVR and/or Mine Action programming and implementation.

· Experience working with donors and external relations.

· Strong on liaison and networking with national stakeholders, both on a national and local level.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (writing reports and proposals).

· Proven ability to mentor and coach others. Staff management is important in this position.

· Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.

· The capacity and willingness to be flexible and accommodating in difficult and insecure circumstances.

Desirable

· An MA/MSc or equivalent level in a relevant discipline .

· Recognized Mine Action Qualifications.

· Familiarity with relevant evolving HMA concepts and operations including discussions on humanitarian IED responses, etc.

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: 2 years

Level: A9

Designation of Duty Station: Kabul is non-family duty station, and a location allowance is designated for this position.

Start date: 1 July 2018

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

Application process

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

Apply here.

Closing date for applications: 12 June 2018. Please be aware that the recruitment is on rolling basis, and if a successful candidate is identified before closing date, DRC reserves the right to proceed at any given time before closing deadline.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact our job support at drc.ngo/jobsupport. For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo