Country Director

Danish Refugee Council

The responsibilities listed in the JD are not exhaustive and may be readjusted according to operational needs but will remain in line with the overall purpose of the role.

Representation

• Represent the programme to authorities, donors, partners, and in various co-ordination fora;
• Strengthen DRC s position nationally and regionally
• Ensure that DRC maintains excellent and productive relations with all key stakeholders, especially beneficiaries, local authorities, the humanitarian community and donors

Direct managerial oversight and support

• Conduct overall management of the country operation and provide direct line management to senior staff members. Ensure systems are in place for performance management and career development of staff.
• Ensure that the senior management team is effective, mutually supporting and sufficiently involved in decision making
• Conduct frequent travel to the field offices for direct operational support and representation;
• Ensure compliance with internal and external reporting requirements

Fundraising and Advocacy

• Be responsible for all donor engagement and fundraising efforts to ensure solid growth of the country portfolio in size and reputation
• Lead on implementation of DRC s advocacy strategy and lead on advocacy efforts at all relevant coordination forums

Safety

• Provide overall accountability for security, including development of and ensuring adherence to security procedures, monitoring of the security situation, analysing and provision of recommendations
• Be accountable for ensuring that DRC country programme is delivered in a safe and secure manner

Support Services

• Be responsible for the financial health of the organization, working with the Head of Support Services to ensure that requisite systems are implemented to provide overall budget monitoring and financial management, ensuring compliance with minimum DRC and donor requirements
• Manage the resources allocated effectively and transparently by respecting and meeting all legal requirements in country
• Ensure coaching and counselling advice to staff when necessary and lead initiatives to develop staff capacity

Programme development

• Be responsible for ensuring an enabling environment for development and implementation of a robust programme strategy that is within DRC s overall regional and global strategic frameworks

Accountability and Quality

• Ensure that DRC standard regulations and operational procedures (Code of Conduct, DRC Management handbooks, CHS standards, etc) are followed
• Utilize the Program Cycle Management tool to ensure sound, quality, accountable programming