Key Responsibilities:​
Management: Provide, coordination and integration, together with the HoPs DRC, DDG and other senior staff, of DRC activities in the area including, but not limited, to protection, emergency response, food security and WASH;
Representation: Act as the main DRC representative in the Borno and Yobe States and attend all relevant forums/meetings including active participation in the Humanitarian Regional Team (HRT) with the objective to strengthen DRC’s position in the area; as well as Develop, implement and regularly revise a DRC engagement strategy and acceptance in the area;
Safety and Security: Ensure adherence to security procedures and monitoring developments in the security situation;
Finance and Administration: Provide budget monitoring of assigned budgets, financial control in compliance with DRC country office requirements and as per the Operations Handbook;
Reporting: Ensure compliance with internal reporting requirements and participate in the DRC internal coordination mechanisms as required.
Accountability: Guided by the DRC Programme Handbook, continuously monitor and suggest relevant accountability initiatives in the field as well as strengthen the effort to document the impact of DRC activities in the area.
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Requirements
To be successful in this role we expect you to have a high degree of responsibility, flexibility and understanding of complex organizational charts as well as you have a character that can motivate and encourage a positive team spirit. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Essential:
Minimum 5 years’ professional work experience within international humanitarian/development work;
Good understanding of displacement issues of both internally displaced and refugees and related international standards/frameworks;
Solid project management experience;
Extensive experience in representation and networking;
Excellent negotiation, advocacy and communication skills;
Experience or knowledge of the NE Nigerian context;

Education:
University degree in International Relations, Management, Human Rights, Social Science or related field;
Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English
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.
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We Offer
Contract: 1 year contract with possibility of extension, subject to funding and Performance. Salary and other conditions are offered in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for expatriate staff. This position is under Employment band M.E level
Duty station: Maiduguri, Borno state
Designation of Duty Station: Unaccompagnied/non-family duty station
Availability: 1st of December 2019 or earliest hereafter.
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Zeljko Toncic (cd-nigeria@drc.ngo).