Programme Manager – Safer Communities Programme in DR Congo
DanChurchAid (DCA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to
helping the world’s poorest. We work to save lives, to build resilient
communities, and to fight extreme inequality.
We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager (PM) for our work in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Our DR Congo Programme
DCA aims to protect vulnerable communities in DR Congo, and
contribute to efforts to improve stability, by addressing factors
underlying violent conflict. Our focus is to work with communities to
become more cohesive, resilient, and better able to manage tensions and
conflicts without resorting to violence. We work to build sustainable,
community-owned approaches to armed violence reduction, through
facilitating development of community safety plans. We educate people on
the dangers of explosive remnants of war and landmines, and we clear
them. And we work with communities to find ways of breaking dependencies
leading to violence.
We apply a people-centered approach to tackle interlinked peace,
security and development needs and aim to build positive relationships
between communities, authorities and institutions to improve community
safety and encourage the development of local economies. At the center
of our work is our belief that local communities are the best agents of
change.
- To provide, articulate, and promote DCA’s vision for Safer Communities in DR Congo.
- To set and implementing DCA’s country strategy.
- To lead our team of dedicated international and national staff.
- Donor, grant and relationship management to resource the vision and strategy, and pave the way for expansion of our work in future.
- Ensuring relevance, effectiveness, transparency and accountability in all areas of work.
You have the following qualifications:
Minimum 3 years leadership experience at senior level, preferably in complex humanitarian environments.- A relevant academic qualification, at Masters level or equivalent.
- Strong communications skills, both spoken and written.
- The ability to mentor, coach and develop staff.
- Experience with fund raising, networking, donor liaison and coordination.
- Strong analytical skills and capacity.
- Good command and interest in financial management and compliance.
- Strong ability to plan, coordinate and lead processes that include multiple stakeholders and interests.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and French.
- Cultural sensitivity and adaptability – experience from the region is an added advantage.
Prior work experience from the humanitarian mine action sector is an
added advantage, as is experience and understanding of working in
conflict environments and fragile states.
We offer:
- A one year contract starting as soon as possible
- Non family posting based in Bukavu with in-country travel
- A competitive salary package to be negotiated based on experience level
- Insurance as per industry standards
- An opportunity to make a difference addressing humanitarian needs in a challenging environment
Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender,
race, religion or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the
vacancy. Only applications consisting as a minimum of a motivation
letter and a CV will be considered and only short listed candidates will
be contacted.
For more information on DCA’s HMA programmes in Africa, please visit HERE
Application deadline: 15 September 2016
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