DCA is a Danish relief and development organisation working to assist and empower people affected by poverty and disasters to live a life in dignity. In Ethiopia, key areas of its work are saving life and livelihood through humanitarian interventions resilience building of vulnerable communities and empowerment. DCA invites competent professionals to apply for SHARPE Aid Policy Lead Position.
Program Summary
DCA plans to engage in a DFID-funded, 3.5-year programme, Strengthening Host and Refugee Population Economies (SHARPE), whose main objective is to “increase sustainably the net economic returns to refugees and hosts communities through both increased gains and decreased losses.” The programme will use an M4P approach, focusing on six market systems in three focal regions/hubs (Gambella and Somali Region, Jigjiga and Dollo Ado) to improve the livelihoods of 200,000 beneficiaries. The programme begins with a 6-month Inception Phase during which diagnostic reports will be developed, a management results framework developed, and interventions piloted. Activities should focus on market systems development and be facilitative, adaptive and innovative to reach the beneficiaries in an equitable manner that promotes cooperation between refugees and host communities. The Policy Lead is part of the SHARPE management team based in Addis Ababa and shall work with DCA-Ethiopia team and all relevant stakeholders on policy development and review.
General Position Summary
The primary role of the Aid Policy lead is contributing to the development of SHARPE consortium policy and strategy. The incumbent represents DCA/SHARPE in a wide range of external forums and in coordination with UNHCR, ARRA and regional district government. She/he is expected to proactive engage in policy development processes such as CRRF. In addition, the incumbent will produce policy papers and guidelines; advice DCA and SHARPE management team on key policy issues; and support DCA/SHARPE staffs understand and comply to relevant policies and guidelines; as well as inform potential policy issues that may arise in the future. The incumbent must ensure adherence to international humanitarian quality and accountability standards, relevant national and international laws, as well as DCA’s core values and code of conduct in the course of project implementation and uphold maximum efficiency, transparency and accountability in resource use.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Key Program Functions
Partnership and Representation
Human Resource Management
Accountable to: SHARPE Team Leader; and functional relation to DCA head of Programs
Terms of Employment: One year with a possibility of extension
Key Qualifications/ Skills:
Technical & Other Skills