About DRC
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and non-profit organization, founded in 1956, that works in more than 35 countries around the world. DRC is one of the largest protection actors in Kenya, actively coordinating and advocating for improving the protective environment for refugees and host communities. DRC implements Protection monitoring, Child Protection and GBV prevention and response programmes in its areas of operation to address protection issues faced by displaced and non-displaced at-risk groups and individuals. The programme also aims to identify and build synergies with DRC´s Economic Recovery sector to facilitate durable solutions and Humanitarian Disarmament & Peace Building activities to enhance to respond to the needs of communities affected by acute crisis as well as those in protracted displacement situations.
Overall purpose of the role:
The Technical Advisor will lead on the technical approach of a new multi-donor localization facility for Sudan and lead the development and delivery of an accompanying Technical Assistance Facility (TAF). Working closely with all Fund stakeholders, the Technical Advisor will ensure that the core technical approaches of the fund, such as conflict-sensitivity, systems-oriented thinking and locally led principles, are hardwired into the way of thinking and working of the fund. This will include overseeing the design, implementation, and management of the TAF that is responsible for delivering high-quality technical support to partners, facilitating capacity building, and driving innovation to strengthen the impact and sustainability of funded interventions. The Technical Advisor will also oversee the Fund’s MEAL approach, with particular focus on the evaluative and learning components.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Technical Approach & Fund Strategy
- Lead the overall technical approach of the Fund, advising on how it can best support, complement and reinforce local systems grounded in evidence and conflict-sensitivity
- Work closely with Axes Advisors and other FMU colleagues to ensure the Fund’s Axes strategies are grounded in evidence, constant learning and attuned to the contextual dynamics
- Build a network of technical collaborators and sounding boards for the fund
Technical Assistance Facility (TAF) Management
- Lead the establishment the Technical Assistance Facility, development of TAF strategy and monitoring the effectiveness of the facility, recommending adjustments to improve delivery and impact
- Manage the allocation of resources within the TAF, ensuring efficient and effective use of funds and personnel, and collaborating with Fund Management Unit (FMU) leadership to mobilize additional resources for the facility as needed
- Develop and maintain operational guidelines and frameworks for the TAF, ensuring adherence to Fund policies and maintaining comprehensive documentation of TAF activities, including plans, reports, and lessons learned
- Ensure on-demand technical assistance is matched to partners needs and delivered through appropriate modalities in timely manner
Coordination & External Engagement
- Coordinate with other FMU functions, particularly Partnership and Grants Manager, to ensure cohesive and integrated support to local partners across the grant cycle
- Support the Fund’s external engagement strategy including with donors, partners and various coordination platforms
- Represent the TAF in external forums, advocating for Fund’s approach and sharing lessons learned
MEAL
- Work closely with Global MEAL team on the Fund’s developmental evaluation
- Ensure the evaluative and learning pieces feed back into overall Fund design to ensure adaptive programming
- Guarantee that Fund Level Theory of Change and MEAL approach remains fit for purpose, and lead process of adaptation as necessary
- Coordinate with Partnerships & Grants team on project level monitoring
