Country: Senegal
Closing date: 30 Sep 2019
Geographic scope: Regional (West Africa)
This role has a regional focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the whole regional area. The role contributes to the development of regional strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to country operations while overseeing activities with regional scope.
Overall purpose of the role
Operationally and strategically responsible for Human Resources, Logistics, Finance, Procurement, Administration and/or IT
Oversees, develops and provides strategic direction to his/her support areas
Main responsibilities
Management:
Lead and manage the regional support coordinators: Regional HR and regional log and procurement (including people planning, performance, well-being and development)
Manage, deliver and report on current operations programme support in geographic scope
Establish high performing support teams ensuring high-quality approaches are maintained
Develop and improve operational approaches, compliance and systems, and support the Regional Director to build and deliver effective and sustainable interventions.
Responsible for the strategic development, management and implementation of the support operations
Ensure appropriate technical support is available to programs, in line with organizational priorities
Ensure support for annual planning and review processes
Direct responsibility for ensuring that the DRC Programme operates in accordance with DRC’s support function guidelines
Operational Management:
Support the Regional Director and the Senior Management Team in liaising with donors and authorities, especially as relates to issues of compliance, registration, and audit
Oversee the operational support units for the region by providing strategic leadership and technical support to the areas under his/her supervision
Supervision, audits and controlling and implementation of corrective actions related to DRC’s operational standards within support area.
Ensure that DRC retains and continually develops its operational capacity to provide rapid emergency response in particular within its procurement and transport systems
Ensure that all countries in the region develop a risk management plan for the country that identifies the major financial and operational risks and implement a mitigation strategy
Ensure that all administrative and legal-related systems are accurate and maintained
Work to build the capacity of the operational support staff throughout the operation though frequent in-service training sessions and mentoring support
Contribute to the development and implementation of DRC’s global development initiatives
DRC Dynamics ERP System:
Ensure ERP functionality is properly used by relevant staff
Apply reports and data analytics from DRC Dynamics to improve overall performance
Act as heavy user for most of the Projects & Finance functionalities
Required experience and competencies
At least 7 years' experience in relevant field
At least 4 years' experience with people management
Experience in a similar role in an international NGO
Proven leadership skills and a competence in people management
Proven operational management experience and capability, including in conflict areas
Proven significant financial, information and systems management experience
Significant experience in procurement and tender processes
Understanding and experience of institutional fundraising
Understanding of the countries in which DRC operates and sensitive to the cultural context
Experience working in an ERP system, including supply chain, finance and HR systems
Full professional proficiency in English and French
All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:
- Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes
- Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback
- Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation
- Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly
- Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment
Required education
Master's degree in political science, international development, economics or another relevant field
We offer
Contract length: 24 months
Level: M.E
Designation of Duty Station: accompanied position and large family package
Start date: November/December 2019
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.
How to apply:
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than two pages) in English here. Applications sent by email will not be considered.