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Overall purpose of the role:
Under the direct supervision of the Economic Recovery Officer but reporting to the Project Manager; the Community Engagement Facilitator will play an important role in the accountability and transparency of contributing to the implementation of the Sweden-funded Supporting Displacement-Affected Communities in Kenya with Entrepreneurship Development (SDACKED) project activities in the DRC Urban program. Additionally, to support community engagement efforts, in line with the organization’s strategy, which seeks to assist refugees and the displaced persons to protect their rights and financially empower them towards a better future.
The role will include activities related to supporting refugee and host community entrepreneurs through capacity building, mentorship, financial linkages and monitoring of their business activities. Other responsibilities include: outreach, promotion of community participation and feedback in all stages of project implementation as well as support to enhance community/enterprises capacities under the technical guidance of the Economic Recovery Officer and share recommendations on how to better integrate community engagement strategies between DRC Urban projects and organizational sectors.
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Conditions:
Contract duration: 1-year contract with possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council terms of employment for National staff.
Reporting to: Project Manager
Availability: October 2024
Location: Eastleigh and Githurai
Key stakeholders:
Internal: DRC staff, DRC/or project partners
External: Refugees and host community, Counterparts from other urban refugee agencies, Local administration
General
Commitments:
DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html)
Application Process:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications, which should include a 1-page cover letter clearly stating their motivation, and qualifications and a CV. Applications should include contact details of three professional referees who have supervised the candidate in the last five years. One referee must be the applicant’s most recent manager. Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.
We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. Applications should be sent no later than: 20th September 2024.
Gender Equality:
DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, female candidates and those from minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
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