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Benghazi Base Manager – DRC Libya

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DRC is Denmark’s largest NGO. We are a leading international NGO – one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In 40 countries across the world our 7,500 employees work to protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.

DRC is operating in Libya since 2011 and has a programmatic presence in the Tripolitania and Barqa regions, in Tripoli and Benghazi respectively.

DRC selects the best qualified candidate for any role, based on pre-defined criteria, such as competencies, qualifications and values. We strive for diversity and inclusion in all our recruitments, by selecting the best suited candidate based on the requirements for the job without discriminating against age, gender, ethnicity, religion, marital status, those with a disability or similar.

About the job

The main duties and responsibilities will be:

Overall purpose of the role: (1-2 sentences)

• Responsible for the overall operational and programmatic planning, reporting, and implementation to enable DRC to achieve its objectives

• Supervising the base and ensure that DRC procedures are streamlined in the project implementation

• Building relationships with key humanitarian partners and donors and securing funding to expand DRC’s programmes

Management 

• People management of direct reports (incl. development, performance & recruitment)

• Support and mentor staff members by identifying clear deliverables and providing training

• Support and monitor programme staff planning of activities

• Supervise finance, admin, Human Resources, procurement and logistics ensuring that expenditure is compliant with DRC procedures, donors’ regulation and national legislation

Programming 

• Development, coordination, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting to donors and other relevant humanitarian actors

• Monitoring of project(s) expenditures

• Conduct assessments and fact-finding missions to set up new or follow-up projects

• Assisting in the preparation of project proposals for external donors and negotiate/defend them, conceptualizing and developing sectoral

and local strategies in close co-operation with the Country Director

• Assisting in developing new programme initiatives and fundraising

• Ensure that the programmes are implemented in accordance with DRC standard regulations and operational procedures

• Ensure that at all times contact with beneficiaries, target groups and representatives of authorities is conducted in a sensitive and respectful manner

• Supervise implementation of the projects via monitoring and evaluation

• Ensure adherence to DRC Security procedures according to the DRC Operations Handbook and local security rules

Representation and coordination

• Cultivate good relations with key humanitarian actors, including UNHCR, INGOs and donors, through regular attendance at technical meetings/clusters and bilateral meetings

• Liaison and close coordination with UN agencies, NGOs, government authorities and non-state actors

• Ensure that timely and quality project narrative reports are provided to the donors on time according to donors requirement

• Represent DRC as required

As Manager the post-holder is responsible for the following:

• Accountable for achieving DRC’s strategic goals and objectives within the area of responsibility

• Accountable for making significant decisions on what the unit does: its purpose, functions and role, and for making commitments and decisions that require the expenditure of significant unit resources.

• Accountable for people management of direct reports, generally at least 3 employees. This includes hiring & firing, objective setting, probation, performance appraisal, development of staff, managing performance, including poor performance, etc.

• Accountable for making sound decisions based on DRC policies, MOPs, standards, and the advice of technical experts in DRC

About you 

Required:

• At least 5 years’ experience in relevant field in an INGO

• At least 3 years’ experience with people management

• Substantial work experience in the areas of emergency, camp management, development sector, especially with displaced/refugees communities can substitute education qualification.

• Experience managing field offices

• Experience in project management and proven organizational skills

• Good knowledge of relevant donors

• Experience dealing with national partners and local/government authorities

• Professional background in working with internally displaced persons and/or refugees

• Good experience in training and liaising with national NGOs

• Experience working in multicultural work settings

• Full professional proficiency in English and Arabic

Desirable

• Previous experience working with DRC.

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: F management

Designation of Duty Station: Benghazi, Libya

Start date: 1st of September 2023

For questions regarding the vacancy please contact our regional HR specialist esther.jean@drc.ngo

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: 18th of July 2023

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

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