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Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a Danish international non-governmental organisation, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. DRC is present in more than 30 conflict territories around the world assisting displaced people with shelter, food, income generating activities, and wide range of other assistance.
It is of utmost importance for DRC to work in compliance with the DRC Accountability and Quality Management system and national legislations. Smooth, reliable and effective operational systems are preconditions for DRC to maintain its position as a trustworthy and reliable partner for our donors and an accountable organisation towards our beneficiaries.
Available Vacant Positions.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
1. Job Title: Protection Roving Officer
Location: Borno
Slot: 3 Openings
The Position
- Within the scope of DRC’s Protection projects, the Protection Roving Officer will be responsible for the supervision of the Protection activities and team on his/her axis of responsibility.
- The PRO is expected to travel to field office on a regular basis according to the work plan established by the Protection Manager.
- Responsibilities include the management and direct supervision of the Protection assistants operating in his/her axis of responsibility, the supervision of the protection activities, the representation at local coordination meetings, as well as the liaison with key local stakeholders (partners, authorities etc.).
- The PRO is also responsible for drafting Protection Monitoring and activity reports (weekly, monthly, ad hoc) based on key finding and achievements.
Axis of Responsibility:
- Jere LGa, Mafa, Dikwa, Ngala
- Bama, Banki, Pulka, Gwoza
The PRO’s responsibilities include:
- Under the supervision of the Protection Team Leader, ensure timely and qualitative implementation of the Protection activities at field level, in line with DRC and international standards, and donor agreements. Activities include Protection monitoring, Referrals, IPA (Case management), Capacity building, Community Protection intervention, and advocacy efforts
- Supervise, mentor, and develop teams of Protection assistants in field locations, as well as teams of Protection volunteers (including workplan, capacity building, and technical support)
- Draft Protection Monitoring, activity reports, and evidence based advocacy note on a weekly, monthly, and ad hoc basis
- Represent DRC at local coordination meetings, establish and maintain good working relationship with key stakeholders in areas of responsibilities (I/N/NGO, local authorities, camp officials, etc.)
- Establish good working relationships and high level of communication with the Protection Manager and field assistants
Key Requirements
- 3 years Work experience in a humanitarian organization
- 2 years Hands on experience in Protection sector
- Experience with remote management will be considered as an advantage
- Excellent communication skills (oral and writing), proven capacity to maintain communication with remote locations
- High reporting skills (excellent writing skills)
- Strong ability to multi-tasks and work independently, attention to details, and high level of proactivity
- Preferred: Previous experience with DRC Protection programming
Conditions
- Availability: August 15th, 2020
- Salary and conditions: In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment;
- The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for the tax returns.
Application method
- CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.
- Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related references, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
- Applications should be addressed to: “the Recruitment Manager”
- Applications sent by email will not be considered.
- Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered.
- Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written test and oral interview.
- Applications sent/received after the closing date will not be considered.
- The position is for Nigerian Nationals Only.
2. Job Title: Protection Assistant
Location: Borno (Banki)
Slot: 3 Openings
The Position.
- Within the scope of DRC’s Protection projects, the Protection Assistant, under the supervision of the Roving Protection Officers and Protection Manager, is responsible for the day to day implementation of the various protection activities in the field locations under his/her responsibility. This includes conduct Protection Monitoring, referrals and follow up of referrals, (including establishing referral pathways), identification of IPA beneficiaries and follow up of cases, psychosocial support activities, monitor the protection incentive workers’ work and manage them on a daily basis.
- The Protection Assistant will also be responsible for supporting needs and programmatic assessments, supporting the preparation of activity and protection reports and analysis (information collection, community consultations etc.), identifying and communicating protection concerns in his/her locations, identifying and communicating programmatic needs in targeted locations, supporting the Officers in providing capacity building to key stakeholders, and in collecting and managing project data ensuring the highest standards of data and information protection and confidentiality.
Responsibilities
The Protection Assistant responsibilities include:
- Ensure the organization and the implementation of all protection activities at field level in accordance with the agreed workplan (under the supervision of the Protection Roving Officers and Manager) and the international standards.
- Ensure the management of the field protection incentive workers (team and work management)
- Prepare necessary activity and protection reports (weekly, monthly, ad hoc).
- Participate in conducting needs and programmatic assessments in targeted locations.
Key Requirements
Essentials:
- 2 years Work experience in a humanitarian organization / with displacement affected populations or significant experience as a DRC Protection social or outreach worker
- Knowledge of protection norms, principles, and activities
- Excellent communication skills (oral and writing)
- Professional fluency in English and Hausa
- Ability and willingness to maintain regular presence at project sites (remote / field sites) and to work during irregular working hours and in insecure environments
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills – self-motivated individuals, able to take initiative and propose solutions, resilient, positive, and able to work independently.
Desirables:
- Knowledge of the protection monitoring data collection methods
- Knowledge / previous experience with Psychosocial support services activities and standards
Conditions
- Availability: August 15th, 2020
- Salary and conditions: In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment;
- The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for the tax returns.
Application Closing Date
6th August, 2020.
Note
- The position is for Nigerian Nationals Only.
- Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered.
- Applications sent/received after the deadline will not be considered.
- Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written test and/or oral interview.
- DRC-DDG Nigeria does not charge any fees for recruitment and does not use any employment mediator.
3. Job Title: Protection Roving Officer
Location: Mubi, Adamawa
The position
- Within the scope of DRC’s Protection projects, the Protection Roving Officer will be responsible for the supervision of the Protection activities and team on his/her axis of responsibility.
- The PRO is expected to travel to field office on a regular basis according to the work plan established by the Protection Manager.
- Responsibilities include the management and direct supervision of the Protection assistants operating in his/her axis of responsibility, the supervision of the protection activities, the representation at local coordination meetings, as well as the liaison with key local stakeholders (partners, authorities etc.).
- The PRO is also responsible for drafting Protection Monitoring and activity reports (weekly, monthly, ad hoc) based on key finding and achievements.
Axis of Responsibility:
- Chibok-Lassa (Borno State)
- Michika-Madagali (Adamawa)
The PRO’s responsibilities include:
- Under the supervision of the Protection Team Leader, ensure timely and qualitative implementation of the Protection activities at field level, in line with DRC and international standards, and donor agreements. Activities include Protection monitoring, Referrals, IPA (Case management), Capacity building, Community Protection intervention, and advocacy efforts
- Supervise, mentor, and develop teams of Protection assistants in field locations, as well as teams of Protection volunteers (including workplan, capacity building, and technical support)
- Draft Protection Monitoring, activity reports, and evidence based advocacy note on a weekly, monthly, and ad hoc basis
- Represent DRC at local coordination meetings, establish and maintain good working relationship with key stakeholders in areas of responsibilities (I/N/NGO, local authorities, camp officials, etc.)
- Establish good working relationships and high level of communication with the Protection Manager and field assistants
Key Requirements
- 3 years Work experience in a humanitarian organization
- 2 years Hands on experience in Protection sector
- Experience with remote management will be considered as an advantage
- Excellent communication skills (oral and writing), proven capacity to maintain communication with remote locations
- High reporting skills (excellent writing skills)
- Strong ability to multi-tasks and work independently, attention to details, and high level of proactivity
- Preferred: Previous experience with DRC Protection programming
Conditions
- Availability: August 15th, 2020
- Salary and conditions: In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment;
- The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for the tax returns.
Application method
- CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.
- Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related references, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
- Applications should be addressed to: “the Recruitment Manager”
- Applications sent by email will not be considered.
- Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered.
- Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written test and oral interview.
- Applications sent/received after the closing date will not be considered.
- The position is for Nigerian Nationals Only.
4. Job Title: Protection Assistant
Location: Bama, Borno
Slot: 2 Openings
The position
- Within the scope of DRC’s Protection projects, the Protection Assistant, under the supervision of the Roving Protection Officers and Protection Manager, is responsible for the day to day implementation of the various protection activities in the field locations under his/her responsibility.
- This includes conduct Protection Monitoring, referrals and follow up of referrals, (including establishing referral pathways), identification of IPA beneficiaries and follow up of cases, psychosocial support activities, monitor the protection incentive workers’ work and manage them on a daily basis.
- The Protection Assistant will also be responsible for supporting needs and programmatic assessments, supporting the preparation of activity and protection reports and analysis (information collection, community consultations etc.), identifying and communicating protection concerns in his/her locations, identifying and communicating programmatic needs in targeted locations, supporting the Officers in providing capacity building to key stakeholders, and in collecting and managing project data ensuring the highest standards of data and information protection and confidentiality.
The Protection Assistant responsibilities include:
- Ensure the organization and the implementation of all protection activities at field level in accordance with the agreed workplan (under the supervision of the Protection Roving Officers and Manager) and the international standards
- Ensure the management of the field protection incentive workers (team and work management)
- Prepare necessary activity and protection reports (weekly, monthly, ad hoc)
- Participate in conducting needs and programmatic assessments in targeted locations
Key Requirements
Essentials:
- 2 yrs. Work experience in a humanitarian organization / with displacement affected populations or significant experience as a DRC Protection social or outreach worker
- Knowledge of protection norms, principles, and activities
- Excellent communication skills (oral and writing)
- Professional fluency in English and Hausa
- Ability and willingness to maintain regular presence at project sites (remote / field sites) and to work during irregular working hours and in insecure environments
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills – self-motivated individuals, able to take initiative and propose solutions, resilient, positive, and able to work independently.
Desirables:
- Knowledge of the protection monitoring data collection methods
- Knowledge / previous experience with Psychosocial support services activities and standards
Conditions
- Availability: August 15th, 2020
- Salary and conditions: In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment;
- The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for the tax returns.
Application method.
- CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.
- Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related references, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
- Applications should be addressed to: “the Recruitment Manager”
- Applications sent by email will not be considered.
- Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered.
- Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written test and oral interview.
- Applications sent/received after the closing date will not be considered.
- The position is for Nigerian Nationals Only.
5. Job Title: Protection Assistant
Location: Mafa, Borno
The position
- Within the scope of DRC’s Protection projects, the Protection Assistant, under the supervision of the Roving Protection Officers and Protection Manager, is responsible for the day to day implementation of the various protection activities in the field locations under his/her responsibility.
- This includes conduct Protection Monitoring, referrals and follow up of referrals, (including establishing referral pathways), identification of IPA beneficiaries and follow up of cases, psychosocial support activities, monitor the protection incentive workers’ work and manage them on a daily basis.
- The Protection Assistant will also be responsible for supporting needs and programmatic assessments, supporting the preparation of activity and protection reports and analysis (information collection, community consultations etc.), identifying and communicating protection concerns in his/her locations, identifying and communicating programmatic needs in targeted locations, supporting the Officers in providing capacity building to key stakeholders, and in collecting and managing project data ensuring the highest standards of data and information protection and confidentiality.
The Protection Assistant responsibilities include:
- Ensure the organization and the implementation of all protection activities at field level in accordance with the agreed workplan (under the supervision of the Protection Roving Officers and Manager) and the international standards
- Ensure the management of the field protection incentive workers (team and work management)
- Prepare necessary activity and protection reports (weekly, monthly, ad hoc)
- Participate in conducting needs and programmatic assessments in targeted locations
Key Requirements
Essentials:
- 2 yrs. Work experience in a humanitarian organization / with displacement affected populations or significant experience as a DRC Protection social or outreach worker
- Knowledge of protection norms, principles, and activities
- Excellent communication skills (oral and writing)
- Professional fluency in English and Hausa
- Ability and willingness to maintain regular presence at project sites (remote / field sites) and to work during irregular working hours and in insecure environments
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills – self-motivated individuals, able to take initiative and propose solutions, resilient, positive, and able to work independently.
Desirables:
- Knowledge of the protection monitoring data collection methods
- Knowledge / previous experience with Psychosocial support services activities and standards
Conditions
- Availability: August 15th, 2020
- Salary and conditions: In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment;
- The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for the tax returns.
Application method
- CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.
- Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related references, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
- Applications should be addressed to: “the Recruitment Manager”
- Applications sent by email will not be considered.
- Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered.
- Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written test and oral interview.
- Applications sent/received after the closing date will not be considered.
- The position is for Nigerian Nationals Only.
6. Job Title: Protection Assistant
Location: Ngala, Borno
Slot: 2 Openings
The position
- Within the scope of DRC’s Protection projects, the Protection Assistant, under the supervision of the Roving Protection Officers and Protection Manager, is responsible for the day to day implementation of the various protection activities in the field locations under his/her responsibility.
- This includes conduct Protection Monitoring, referrals and follow up of referrals, (including establishing referral pathways), identification of IPA beneficiaries and follow up of cases, psychosocial support activities, monitor the protection incentive workers’ work and manage them on a daily basis.
- The Protection Assistant will also be responsible for supporting needs and programmatic assessments, supporting the preparation of activity and protection reports and analysis (information collection, community consultations etc.), identifying and communicating protection concerns in his/her locations, identifying and communicating programmatic needs in targeted locations, supporting the Officers in providing capacity building to key stakeholders, and in collecting and managing project data ensuring the highest standards of data and information protection and confidentiality.
The Protection Assistant responsibilities include:
- Ensure the organization and the implementation of all protection activities at field level in accordance with the agreed workplan (under the supervision of the Protection Roving Officers and Manager) and the international standards
- Ensure the management of the field protection incentive workers (team and work management)
- Prepare necessary activity and protection reports (weekly, monthly, ad hoc)
- Participate in conducting needs and programmatic assessments in targeted locations
Key Requirements
Essentials:
- 2 yrs. Work experience in a humanitarian organization / with displacement affected populations or significant experience as a DRC Protection social or outreach worker
- Knowledge of protection norms, principles, and activities
- Excellent communication skills (oral and writing)
- Professional fluency in English and Hausa
- Ability and willingness to maintain regular presence at project sites (remote / field sites) and to work during irregular working hours and in insecure environments
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills – self-motivated individuals, able to take initiative and propose solutions, resilient, positive, and able to work independently.
Desirables:
- Knowledge of the protection monitoring data collection methods
- Knowledge / previous experience with Psychosocial support services activities and standards
Conditions
- Availability: August 15th, 2020
- Salary and conditions: In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment;
- The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for the tax returns.
Application method
- CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.
- Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related references, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
- Applications should be addressed to: “the Recruitment Manager”
- Applications sent by email will not be considered.
- Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered.
- Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written test and oral interview.
- Applications sent/received after the closing date will not be considered.
- The position is for Nigerian Nationals Only.
7. Job Title: Protection Assistant
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Slot: 2 Openings
The Position
- Within the scope of DRC’s Protection projects, the Protection Assistant, under the supervision of the Roving Protection Officers and Protection Manager, is responsible for the day to day implementation of the various protection activities in the field locations under his/her responsibility. This includes conduct Protection Monitoring, referrals and follow up of referrals, (including establishing referral pathways), identification of IPA beneficiaries and follow up of cases, psychosocial support activities, monitor the protection incentive workers’ work and manage them on a daily basis.
- The Protection Assistant will also be responsible for supporting needs and programmatic assessments, supporting the preparation of activity and protection reports and analysis (information collection, community consultations etc.), identifying and communicating protection concerns in his/her locations, identifying and communicating programmatic needs in targeted locations, supporting the Officers in providing capacity building to key stakeholders, and in collecting and managing project data ensuring the highest standards of data and information protection and confidentiality.
Responsibilities
The Protection Assistant responsibilities include:
- Ensure the organization and the implementation of all protection activities at field level in accordance with the agreed workplan (under the supervision of the Protection Roving Officers and Manager) and the international standards
- Ensure the management of the field protection incentive workers (team and work management)
- Prepare necessary activity and protection reports (weekly, monthly, ad hoc)
- Participate in conducting needs and programmatic assessments in targeted locations
Key Requirements
Essentials:
- 2 years. Work experience in a humanitarian organization / with displacement affected populations or significant experience as a DRC Protection social or outreach worker
- Knowledge of protection norms, principles, and activities
- Excellent communication skills (oral and writing)
- Professional fluency in English and Hausa
- Ability and willingness to maintain regular presence at project sites (remote / field sites) and to work during irregular working hours and in insecure environments
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills – self-motivated individuals, able to take initiative and propose solutions, resilient, positive, and able to work independently.
Desirables:
- Knowledge of the protection monitoring data collection methods
- Knowledge / previous experience with Psychosocial support services activities and standards
Conditions
- Availability: August 15th, 2020
- Salary and conditions: In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment;
- The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for the tax returns.
Note
- The position is for Nigerian Nationals Only.
- Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered.
- Applications sent/received after the deadline will not be considered.
- Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written test and/or oral interview.
- DRC-DDG Nigeria does not charge any fees for recruitment and does not use any employment mediator.
8. Job Title: Supply Chain Assistant – Procurement
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
The Position
- Supply chain assistant – procurement reports directly to the Supply Chain Procurement Team Leader She/he must be able to pprovide support to the Supply Chain procurement Team Leader to ensure rapid procurement of all the program supplies, services, work and equipment whilst ensuring best practices and maintaining audit-compliant records.
Your Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Obtain quotation on behalf of the Supply Chain procurement Team Leader
- Conduct small purchases (single quote) and prepare the payment request
- Follow up the deliveries by relaunching regularly the suppliers
- Update the procurement tracker on a weekly basis and the supplier list at the request of your Line Manager.
- Update the supplier list at the request of your Line Manager.
- Make sure that the purchase files are well organized in the procurement cabinet
- Archive the purchase file after payment per project
To be successful in this role we expect you to be honest, able to manage a team, strongly motivated by humanitarian work, disciplined and team-oriented.
Key Requirements
Essentials:
- 1-2 years’ work experience in Procurement-Logistics
- Knowledge & experience of dealing with service providers
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).
Desirables:
- Flexible & willing to work in a remote setting & to travel to other field locations.
- Understanding of warehousing, supply chain, fleet management & inventory.
- Experience in working with NGO/INGOs andknowledge in Hausa
Conditions
- Availability: 08/08/2018
- Salary and conditions: In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment;
- The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for the tax returns.
Application method
- CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.
- Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related references, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
- Applications should be addressed to: “the Recruitment Manager”
- Applications sent by email will not be considered.
- Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered.
- Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written test and oral interview.
- Applications sent/received after the closing date will not be considered.
- The position is for Nigerian Nationals Only.
9. Job Title: Supply Chain – Logistics Team Leader
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Details.
- The Supply Chain – Logistics Team Leader will be based in Maiduguri office and he/she will take a lead role in overseeing all the warehouses in Maiduguri, Mafa, Bama and Ngala field offices. The Supply Chain -Logistics Team Leader will be supported by Warehouse Assistants in the locations mentioned while reporting to the Logistics Manager in Maiduguri Office.
- The position includes frequent travel to all the field Offices and works closely with procurement Officer, Transport Officer, HR/Admin officer and Senior Finance Officer. Oversee the management of DRC non-food items (NFI) and where applicable food items (mostly in-kind donation) warehouse in Maiduguri, Borno state.
- The warehouse management procedure should be carried out within DRC warehouse and inventory management procedures while ensuring safety of supplies and personals at all times. The successful candidate will work within the logistics team and provide support to the Supply Chain – Logistics on all warehouse management procedures in compliance with DRC guidelines.
Overall Warehouse Management:
- Responsible for the management of the warehouse, in compliance with DRC policies and guidelines
- Assess the availability of space and prepare stacking/storage plans prior to programming/contingency commodities arrivals
- Ensure that standard systems are properly maintained at all times within warehouse premises.
Stock and Inventory Management (Receiving and Dispatching goods):
- Ensure that accurate and complete accounting of stocks, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are properly maintained.
- Supervise the receipt of all consignments and monitor the quantity and quality of commodity(ies) stored.
- Carry out regular physical random warehouse checks of commodities and inventory.
- Undertake all procedures and necessary steps for commodity disposal in line with organization compliance and local laws.
- Produce regular stocks reports and daily stocks positions and share with the Supply Chain – Logistics and Logistics and Procurement Manager:
- Provide monthly stock reconciliation report (donor specific)
- Prepare loading plans and ensure that standard waybills are duly complete.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Essentials.
- 3-5 years’ experience in Supply Chain – logistics & inventory management
- Experience of building and developing the capacity of logistics staff through the use of training, performance management frameworks and development plans
- People management and sense of humour
- Experience working in an (I)NGO
- Excellent computer skills in MS Word & Excel
Application Method
- CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.
- Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related references, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
- Applications should be addressed to: “Recruitment Manager”.
- Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written test and oral interview.
- Female candidates from Borno states are highly encouraged to apply
10. Job Title: Consultant – OFDA Project Final External Evaluation
Location: Nigeria
About the Job
- The DRC Nigeria programme strategy is currently articulated around the provision of emergency assistance and protection, primarily focusing on IDPs currently located in informal settlements and host communities
- However, while responding to the most pressing needs of IDPs, DRC simultaneously provides support to returnees who have arrived back to their areas of origin and need recovery assistance as they begin rebuilding their lives.
- To respond to growing humanitarian needs, the Office of US Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) has been funding the Danish Refugees Council (DRC) since May 2015 to implement the project “Ensuring timely and emergency assistance to vulnerable populations affected by the conflict in Nigeria”, within the sectors of Shelter, NFI and WASH. The goal of this action is to provide timely, effective and appropriate emergency Shelter, NFI and WASH assistance to internally displaced persons, host communities and returnees in North East Nigeria
- This project, whose direct beneficiaries are IDPs and returnees, was implemented in Borno and Adamawa states.
- DRC wishes to conduct an external evaluation in order to evaluate the impact of its intervention:
- For the project beneficiaries
- In a broader sense within the affected community and
- As part of the wider humanitarian response
- The evaluation will provide an independent assessment of the relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of the programme and make recommendations to enable the organization to engage in effective policymaking, planning, programming, and implementation
- It is also intended that this evaluation of the completed grant forms the baseline for the start-up and implementation of a new grant in similar sectors.
Your Main Duties and Responsibilities
- The evaluation will use the DAC criteria to measure the impact of DRC’s interventions in the sectors of Shelter, NFI and WASH under the completed project, to be used as a baseline against which to implement a similar project
- There will be a particular focus on the relevance and coordination of the programme over project cycles and changes in context, with the aim of analysing the current context in terms of likely scenarios and risks requiring emergency response
- The evaluation will include a significant component on how the best practices/lessons learned can be applied to emergency response programming, contingency planning, and supporting other partners and local actors.
- The purpose of this evaluation is to measure the impact of DRC’s interventions in the sectors of Shelter, NFI and WASH under the completed project, to be used as a baseline against which to implement a similar project.
Relevance:
- To what extent and in what aspects did the project meet a verified need?
- How realistically were the objectives of the project defined? Were they appropriate for the participants, beneficiaries and stakeholders?
- To what extent do the objectives of the project and the intervention objectives correspond to the basic principles of the DRC mandate?
- To what extent did the intervention contribute towards the goals and achievements of the Humanitarian Response Plan, Regional Plan, as well as other sector-specific goals set by other agencies, including the government? How well does the project fit within the country strategy for DRC Nigeria?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of DRC’s approach to intervention?
Effectiveness:
- To what extent have the objectives of the intervention been achieved?
- What were the positive and negative effects, expected and unforeseen of the project?
- What factors contributed to the achievement of the objectives?
- How has the project contributed to improving the living conditions of the targeted beneficiaries?
Efficiency:
- To what extent were the deadlines met?
- How effective were the communication chanels used, both internal and external to implement the project?
- Were recipients satisfied with DRC’s support?
- How was the reporting system? Did it provide a sufficient element for good management?
Durability:
- To what extent has the project enhanced the resilience of the target populations?
- To what extent are the project partners able and willing to maintain the outcome of the intervention after discontinuation of DRC support?
Transversal Aspects:
- To what extent has the differing needs of men, women, boys and girls been identified in the needs analysis?
- Did women and men make equal contributions to the design of the project?
- Has the project been implemented and data analysed/interpreted with gender, age, disability, or other specific needs in mind?
Recommendations:
- What were the good practices of the project?
- What were the lessons learned?
- What activities should be continued, stopped, or refracted in the future?
- What aspects of the project contributed to the achievement of the objectives?
- How can specific recommendations be made for the implementation of the future grants?
It is proposed that the external evaluator be contracted for between 30 to 35 working days. The external evaluator is responsible for the timely delivery of the following evaluation products:
- An Inception Report (maximum 5 pages): Based on the documentation review and report of the data analysis, the report will outline the evaluator’s understanding of the evaluation and expectations, along with a concrete action plan for undertaking the evaluation – including methodology and timelines for all deliverables;
- A presentation of the major findings and recommendations of the evaluation to internal stakeholders (to occur immediately upon concluding the fieldwork and prior to departure from Nigeria);
- A Draft Report (maximum 20 pages with an Executive Summary of no more than 5 pages) clearly articulating key findings, conclusions, lessons learned and recommendations for concrete actions to be taken in the implementation DRC WASH, Shelter, NFI and livelihood programming in NE Nigeria. The Evaluation Manager/Steering Committee will provide feedback and comment within 7 days of receiving the report.
- A Final Report that incorporates comments from the Evaluation Manager and Evaluation Steering Committee, alongside a response matrix detailing how each comment was handled in the revising of the draft report (delivered within 7 days of receiving Evaluation Steering Committee feedback on Draft Report).
- About you or your team: To be successful in this role we expect you to embody DRC’s core competencies: Communicating, Taking the lead, Collaborating, striving for excellence and Demonstrating integrity.
Requirements
- Advanced University Degree or equivalent in Humanitarian/Development Studies, Social Sciences, or other fields related to the provision of humanitarian assistance in Shelter, NFIs, WASH or Protection.
- At least 3-5 years of relevant experience and proven expertise in the humanitarian sector with significant experience in monitoring, data analysis, research and/or evaluation – including prior experience in project and programme reviews and evaluations
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills.
- Ability to work independently and achieve quality results with limited supervision.
- Strong analytical and synthesis skills.
- Excellent command in written and spoken English.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of the current literature/practice on displacement-related emergency response. Familiarity with DRC and/or Nigeria emergency response preferred.
- Experience conducting evaluations of OFDA-funded projects preferred.
Coverage and Timeline of the Assignment
- OFDA project locations in Adamawa and Borno states, Northeast Nigeria
- Start date: The consultant must finalize the evaluation between 30th July and 27th August, 2020
DEADLINE: 6th August, 2020.
How to Apply Online.
Interested and qualified candidates should send a mail to require the complete Terms of Reference (ToR) and its annexes to: [email protected] (Note: Do not submit your application at this e-mail address)
Tender Process
All applicants must submit:
- Detail proposal about how you will undertake the assignment, detailing methodology and other processes (no longer than ten pages) in English.
- CV’s of applicant(s) and qualifications/background to undertake the evaluation
- Sample of previous evaluation reports, including methodology and recommendation sections
- Fees / Costs of consultant filled in the request for quotation template attached
- Proposed timeline
- Proof of registration as a Consultant
- The supplier profile and registration filled in and stamped (attached)
The request for quotation and all the documents required must be sent through e-mail to: [email protected]
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