Consortium Manager ( Economic Recovery)

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement rotes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

Operating since 2004 in Lebanon, DRC has addressed the needs and rights of vulnerable populations, working initially with Palestinian refugees (since 2004), Iraqi refugees (2007-2010), Lebanese IDPs (during the 2006 conflict), migrant domestic workers (since 2009) and, since 2011, responding to the Syrian refugee crisis.

DRC Lebanon is currently delivering programming in protection, housing, infrastructure, basic assistance, livelihoods, and community development interventions. This myriad programming seeks to address the immediate needs of displaced populations and concurrently support vulnerable host populations. DRC has five offices spread throughout Lebanon in, Beirut, the Bekaa, Saida, Tripoli and Qobayat.

About the job

The LINKED consortium is looking for a highly qualified professional to serve as Consortium Manager to oversee successful completion of the flagship MADAD Economic Recovery programme, and to support growth and continued development of the LINKED economic recovery programming portfolio with emphasis on employability and business support. The Consortium Manager will be recruited and hosted by DRC Lebanon as lead of the consortium. However he/she will be accountable to the Consortium Steering Committee composed of Country Directors of the four consortium member organizations

Responsibilities:

• Lead on the overall implementation and delivery of the MADAD Economic Recovery programme and coordinate consortium partners and monitor recovery programme activities to ensure full compliance with project targets, deadlines and other commitments, including donor compliance requirements.
• Provide overall leadership of the Consortium Management Unit (CMU) comprising of two fully dedicated staff - a finance specialist and a MEAL specialist and two staff from the DRC Lebanon office dedicating 30% of their time to the consortium - Communication Specialist and Grants officer. Ensure that core functions (internal and external coordination, financial oversight and compliance; M&E, donor liaison, communication activities and reporting, etc.) are carried out in a timely and effective manner.Lead regular Consortium Technical Working Group meetings composed of focal points from each organization (Economic Recovery, MEAL, Communication, Advocacy, Heads of Programmes etc. depending on priorities) to provide technical support and guidance to consortium organizations in the timely and quality implementation of the programme.
• Ensure that the steering committee is abreast of all project related issues and opportunities, from programmatic implementation perspective and strategic perspective.

• Lead regular steering committee meetings, (monthly or bi-monthly) to ensure that consortium partners are kept abreast of programme implementation, any challenges that need to be flagged and opportunities to raise.
• Present regular (generally bi-weekly) briefings and documentation on programme progress to the Country Director to ensure that the LINKED Steering Committee is informed of and consulted on critical issues and report to the Steering Committee regularly (generally, quarterly.
• With the Country Director, and as relevant with the Steering Committee, provide representation and advocacy with relevant policy and coordination forums, other recovery actors and in particular other MADAD funded organisations, donors and authorities.
• Engage regularly and as needed with the Madad-funded Economic Development Policy Unit (EDPU) and ensure that programmatic evidence is shared and reflected in EDPU activities.
• Provide leadership in recovery strategy development and programme planning and lead fundraising initiatives for the LINKED recovery programme expansion.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have considerable programme management, technical advisory and coordination experience, with a proven track record in Economic Recovery programming in displacement settings. The ideal candidate will have and at least 5 years international experience, including experience in post-conflict and development settings, preferably some within the Middle East region:

. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• Masters in Social Sciences, Economics, Development Studies or other relevant field
• Fluency in English (written and spoken),
• Experience in managing and leading projects within partner networks or consortia;
• Demonstrated technical expertise in economic recovery approaches, with ideally a focus on employability and business support activities, with a strong understanding of protection principles and programming;
• Demonstrated experience with support services and associated compliance, including in finance management, logistics, procurement and HR;
• M&E experience, including with design and implementation of base-line survey, monitoring and evaluation functions in complex programmes;
• Experience working with local civil society actors and local/government authorities; 
• Networking, influencing, and representation skills and ability to develop effective relationships with a range of actors;
• Proven experience in strategic development and program design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
• Experience in directly and indirect staff management;
• Experience with a range of donors, with specific experience and knowledge of the European Union’s regulations and requirements;

Desirable

• Arabic language skills

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: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: 12 months (renewable based on performance and funding)

Band/Level:F

Duty Station: Beirut

Start date: 3rd of August 2020

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 [email protected]

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: 27th of July 2020

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