DanChurchAid (DCA) is looking for a Head of Programme for our humanitarian programme in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Are you looking for an opportunity to lead a team of humanitarian professionals in one of the world’s most challenging contexts? Can you lead an established programme to excellence and growth, and ensure quality and accountability? Can you develop and write winning project proposals? Then you might be our new Head of Programme in DR Congo.

DCA is an organization with a Christian-based foundation and identity, but open and inclusive to everyone irrespective of their faith, beliefs, or customs. When working with DCA you will learn that on a daily basis it is our four values of being compassionate, proactive, responsible and respectful that guide our work along with our goals to save lives, build resilient communities and fight extreme inequalities – and we expect you to share the same values. On a global scale we are a small INGO, which gives us the opportunity to maintain close links and open dialogues between HQ and Country Offices.

In DCA DR Congo we have implemented humanitarian projects since 2004. DCA aims to protect vulnerable communities in DR Congo, and to contribute to efforts to improve stability and social cohesion by addressing and mitigating the consequences of conflict and displacement. We clear explosive remnants of war, and assist communities affected by conflict and displacement by addressing protection needs and ensuring access to improved educational opportunities. We apply a people-centred approach to tackle interlinked humanitarian and security 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 centre of our work is our belief that local communities are the best agents of change. DCA is currently focusing on protection, mine action, cash, and livelihoods.

Role and Responsibilities

As our new Head of Programmes, you will be an instrumental part of DCA’s humanitarian team of 70 national and 6 international staff, and you will inspire and lead the strategic implementation of DCA’s humanitarian interventions in the DRC in accordance with the country strategy. You will be responsible for implementing DCA humanitarian projects, nurturing relations with implementing partners and other stakeholders, identifying fundraising opportunities, and ensuring that policies are in place and followed for timely and quality humanitarian programming. You will also be part of the Senior Management Team together with the Country Director and the Head of Finance.

More specifically…

• Line manages all programme staff and MEAL team.
• Ensures quality of overall programme activities through daily guidance to programme staff.
• Ensures comprehensive monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning in all projects.
• Lead the programmatic implementation of the country strategy.
• Plans project assessments, reviews, and evaluations.
• Responsible for programme development, coordination, and synergies.
• Identifies and assesses new programme opportunities.
• Negotiates with donors as required in conjunction with the Country Director.
• Writes strong concept notes/project proposals in close cooperation with programme staff.
• Ensures donor compliance and adherence to DCA policies.
• Overall responsible for meeting internal and external deadlines including the development of quality donor reports.
• Responsible for necessary project budget revisions in coordination with Head of Finance.
• Supports the Country Director with the strategic development of the country programme.

Competencies

• Minimum 4 years’ experience as a Senior Manager/Head of Programme in a humanitarian context.
• Knowledge of the context in DR Congo (particularly Eastern DRC).
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Sector expertise, preferably within Protection, cash, livelihoods, and peacebuilding.
• Experience in managing USAID and EU contracts.
• Strong skills in monitoring and evaluation.
• Strong proven skills in successfully writing concept notes and humanitarian project proposals.
• Fluency in French and English, both written and verbal.

We offer

• 12-month renewable contract.
• A competitive salary package to be negotiated based on experience level, starting around DKK 46,500 per month.
• 6 weeks of paid vacation.
• A generous R&R package.
• Accommodation in a spacious, shared house in Goma.
• Insurance as per industry standards.
• An opportunity to make a difference addressing humanitarian needs in a challenging environment.

Frequent travel is to be expected in this position.

Only applications consisting as a minimum of a motivation letter and a CV will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Only applications in English uploaded through DCA’s recruitment system will be considered.

Application deadline: 26 February 2023.

Start date: As soon as possible.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. DCA reserves the right to select a candidate prior to the deadline.

For more information on DCA, please visit https://www.danchurchaid.org/. For any questions related to the position, please contact Country Director Miroslav Skoumal ([email protected]) or Programme Coordinator Tobias Juhler Maureschat ([email protected]).

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, abilities or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy. DCA conducts an anti-terror check as part of the recruitment process. It is a prerequisite that you can pass this check and maintain this status throughout your employment with us. Everyone applying for a job with DCA must be ready to comply with our Staff Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment and our Child Safeguarding Policy.