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• Develop relationship with a range of Key stakeholders in OPM, UN
  Agencies, Local Governments, Private Sector and CSOs in order to
  facilitate the development of economic opportunities and increased incomes
  for the targeted beneficiaries.
• Representation of DRC and active participation in the local Cash,
  Livelihoods and Environment Sector and relevant sub-sectors/working
  groups.
• Maintain/establish rapport with government authorities, UN agencies,
  international and local NGOs as required.
• Ensure coordination and close working environment with other sectors
  of DRC.
• Ensure regular Cash, Livelihoods and Environment sector meetings.
• Actively participate in internal coordination meetings.

• Responsible for the development of concept note, project plans,
  budgets and funding proposals at the field level in thematic areas of
  Cash, livelihoods and Environment with Gender sensitivity in coordination
  with the Program Manager.
• Undertake gap analysis in the areas of Livelihoods and Environment
  and contribute in the development of new thematic areas according to
  analysis.
• Responsible for the efficient and effective program implementation
  of all Cash, livelihoods and environment projects within timeframe, budget
  and quality standards.
• Contribute to the development of DRC strategy in areas of Cash,
  livelihoods and Environment.
• Participate and ensure the quality and technical standards of the
  capacity building trainings activities at all levels.
• Develop a monitoring scheme, which include performance and impact
  indicators for all Cash, livelihood and Environment components and related
  activities.
• Develop data base system and data collection tools and ensure
  quality data collection, data entry and undertake analysis and produce
  reports.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, donor and other reports
  in the areas of Cash, livelihoods and environment.
• Work in active coordination with other sectors.
• In collaboration with the Head of Office, proactively contribute to
  quality and timely monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

• Provision of Technical and Programmatic Leadership for the Cash,
  Livelihoods and Environment team of DRC.
• Develop staff performance measures and targets and upraise them
  based on the targets set.
• Conduct training needs assessment of all the Cash, livelihood and
  Environment staff and make recommendations.
• Conduct periodic field visits to support field staff through
  technical backstopping.
• Uphold DRC’s international code of conduct.

• Responsible for grants management of all Cash, Livelihoods and
  Environment projects.
• Monitor financial commitments and expenditures against budgets and
  provide timely feedback on budget follow ups.
• Liaise with DRC Administration, Logistics, and Finance Departments
  and the Project Manager/Head of Office to ensure smooth operation of the
  field offices.
• In collaboration with the Area/Project Manager, review the activity
  and related financial reports.
• Ensure timely procurements of the sector according to plan and with
  no delay
• Ensure procurements of the sector are done within acceptable price,
  quality
• Ensure technical qualities of deliveries

• The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Team Leader
  – Livelihoods job placement should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in
  Agricultural Economics, Development Studies or related field.
• A Master’s Degree in either International Relations, Business
  administration, Development studies, Management, Human rights, other
  Social sciences or related field added advantage
• Three years’ professional work experience in similar area and
  capacity.
• Proven record of Livelihoods, Cash, Gender and Environment
  experience.
• Proven record of working with multiple donors like UNHCR, ECHO and
  BPRM
• Competence using information technology including experience with
  word-processing, spreadsheets and database software.
• Ability to write reports and communication pieces.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to determine priorities and
  attention to detail a must.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, sound judgment, planning and team
  building and facilitating skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and
  respectful team player.
• Excellent analytical, strategic and communication skills.
• Strong Computer literacy, proposal writing and Report writing
  skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish
  effective working relations with the other team members and other
  stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure, culturally sensitive, and ability to
  work with minimal supervision.
• Experience of working with UN or Non-Governmental Organizations.
• Knowledge of refugee crisis.
• Languages: Professional
  fluency in written and spoken English.

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