Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Head of Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding to oversee the Peacebuilding and Humanitarian Mine Action programmes for DRC in Libya. The role will be responsible for developing and leading the Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (HDP) programmatic sector strategy in Libya, and providing technical guidance and supervision to all HDP design and implementing teams to ensure that required quality standards are met and projects implemented in line with DRC processes as well as donor contractual agreements.
About the job
The Head of Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding will support the country Head of Programme in fundraising efforts and representation when related to HDP programming, support on the delivery of HDP programme design, implementation, integration and MEAL. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
About you
To be successful in this role we expect you to have experience in a coordination or leadership role and extensive experience within the humanitarian mine action and ideally peacebuilding sectors. You will be able to connect the work of HDP to that of other sectors within DRC and contribute to multi-sector initiatives and advocacy to achieve the DRC strategic goals. You will be able to manage large teams of international and national colleagues and oversee and coordinate complex operations in a complex environment whilst maintaining quality, accountability and humanitarian principles.
Required
Desirable
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 uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
We offer
Contract length: 12 months
Band: E
Designation of Duty Station: Unaccompanied
Start date: 7 August 2022
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 Aya Elshakshuki at aya.elshakshuki@drc.ngo. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
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.
Closing date for applications: 26 June 2022
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.