Danish Refugee Council - Mixed Migration Assistant - Jobs in Kenya
Danish Refugee Council - Mixed Migration Assistant - Jobs in Kenya
BackgroundThe Mixed Migration Centre is a leading source for independent and high-quality data, information, research and analysis on mixed migration.
Through the provision of credible evidence and expertise on mixed migration, MMC aims to support agencies, policy makers and practitioners to make well-informed decisions, to positively impact global and regional migration policies, to contribute to protection and assistance responses for people on the move and to stimulate forward thinking in the sector responding to mixed migration.
MMC focuses on 6 core regions, with regional teams in each of these: Eastern Africa & Yemen; North Africa; West Africa; the Middle East, Asia and Europe.
Since 2014, MMC has been implementing the Mixed Migration Monitoring Mechanism initiative (4Mi), a growing network of monitors stationed in key migration hubs in more than 20 countries along 7 major migration routes, who are interviewing refugees and migrants on the move on a continuous basis.
Responsibilities
Program Support
Lead the process of drafting donor narrative reports and updates
Support in the development of proposals and concept notes, including development and consolidation of final budget
Regularly update the Grants Follow Up table and share with team members
Act as the primary liaison between the MMC team and the Grants team to ensure compliance with donor rules and regulations
Regularly reviewing donor contracts and outlining key requirements and guidelines for all relevant departments and for the team
Financial support & budgeting
Regularly reviewing project budgets on a monthly basis and providing feedback to the relevant teams
Setting up monthly budget follow up meetings with the project team, finance teams and the grants teams
Undertaking monthly re-booking and re-allocation of costs across all project budgets ensuring that DRC and donor guidelines are adhered to
Supporting the Mixed Migration Manager and the Mixed Migration Specialist in reviewing the Master Budget on a regular basis
Support the Mixed Migration Monitoring Mechanism Initiative (4Mi) team in processing monitor payments, including support in consolidating all financial documents and annexes
Procurement
Support the Mixed Migration Manager in the identification of quarterly and annual procurement needs for the team
Leading the procurement process within the team including raising purchase requisition requests, follow up with the Supply Chain teams on delivery of goods and services, quality control of delivered goods and services, liaison with suppliers on any matter arising, and invoicing and payment
Support the Supply Chain teams in ensuring compliance to donor procurement rules and
procedures particularly for MMC projects
Regularly update the MMC asset registry, including working with I.T and Supply Chain teams to ensure that all assets are recorded and coded
Support the Mixed Migration Manager in the recruitment of consultants, including but not limited to, liaising with the Supply Chain and Human Resource teams in advertising consultancies, identification of candidates, invoicing and payment, consultant evaluation and consultancy close-out procedures
Support the Mixed Migration Manager and the Supply Chain team in identification and verification of various vendors and service providers
Overall Coordination and Support
Support in planning and facilitation of MMC events and meetings
Supporting in other additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Mixed Migration Manager
Essential qualifications:
He/she should have at least 3 years’ Programme management experience in an INGO.
He/she should have a University Degree in a relevant field; International development/relations, Political science, Communications, Social science
He/she should have an interest in the regional mixed migration dynamic in East and Southern Africa and Yemen.
He/she should have Proven experience in financial management and program development in an INGO
He /She should be able to work independently and with excellent organizational, planning and time management skills.
He/she should be able to Demonstrated ability to manage processes and maintain accurate records.
He/ She should be able to Demonstrated ability to coordinate tasks to meet deadlines.
He/she should possess Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
He/she should be able to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.
He/she should be Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
How to Apply
All applicants must send a cover letter (max 1 page) and an updated CV (max 3 pages) in English.
The cover letter should outline your personal motivation for applying and your key qualifications for the position.
Closing date for applications: 15th May 2019
For more information and job application details, see; Danish Refugee Council - Mixed Migration Assistant - Jobs in Kenya
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