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Company: Danish Refugee Council

Location: Ethiopia
State: Somali Jobs
Job type: Full-Time
Job category: Engineering Jobs in Ethiopia

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), an international non-governmental organization (NGO), has
been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. DRC promotes and
™ supports solutions to the problems faced by refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and
migrants. The organization has offices across the region, and has been operational in Ethiopia since
2009. With funding from bilateral and multilateral donors, DRC is currently implementing a range of
activities across Ethiopia and Djibouti, including WASH and shelter provision, child and youth
™ protection, gender based violence response, awareness-raising of migration risks, protection
monitoring of migration routes, and livelihoods support for returning migrants or those at-risk of
migration.

DRC has started new program in Tigray regional state, where the organization is implementing a
variety of youth protection activities in Hitsats, Mai-Aini and Adhi-Harush refugee camps, which are
currently hosting a combined population of over 30,000 Eritrean refugees.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

About the position

The Energy Officer will oversee the planning and implementation of high quality and timely delivery of energy provision activities, under the line management of the
Area Manager-Dolo Ado. He will receive technical support from DRC’s Livelihoods Advisor and work in close collaboration with DRC’s livelihoods, protection and
migration staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, supervise and facilitate DRC’s sustainable energy related interventions in the refugee camps and host community areas.
Ensure the high quality and timeliness of all DRC’s energy-related activities.
Empower local authorities, communities and other stakeholders to manage energy-related issues and provide sustainable resource management and
environmentally friendly energy
Facilitate relations between DRC, the target communities, and local authorities, taking particular care to consider girls and women’s specific needs within
energy provision.

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Technical responsibilities

Primary focal person for all energy interventions in DRC Somali region;
Provide technical advice to the mapping and identification of appropriate energy saving stove solutions, such as bio mass stoves, ensuring their
production, installation, training and follow-up on their proper use;
Provide technical advice for the manufacturing/ repair, proper installation and smooth operation of streetlights, technical efficiency of solar kiosks and other
related fields;
Empower local authorities, communities and other stakeholders to manage energy-related issues and provide sustainable resource management and
environmentally friendly energy.
Facilitate the identification of local energy organizations and establish/strengthen linkages between local authorities and structures and such
organizations;
Support the establishment and functioning of Natural Resource Management Committees, in collaboration with livelihoods and WASH staff;
Develop and implement surveys and needs assessment in refugee and host community areas in collaboration with field team and other stakeholders;
Organize and implement training for communities as per identified needs.

Program management responsibilities

Prepare, regularly review, and implement the activity plan for energy provision, as per requirements under the RDPP projects;
In collaboration with DRC’s area management and procurement team, prepare and implement procurement plans for the timely delivery of activities;
Regularly monitor and evaluate the projects performance, provide timely inputs, feedback and impact of the DRC Energy interventions in Dollo Ado;
Support the Area Manager in preparing and implementing of annual and quarterly work plans;
Ensure the application of humanitarian principles and DRC’s Code of Conduct and commitments under the Core Humanitarian Standard in all actions and
activities;
Ensure equal participation by all segments of the community, taking into consideration issues regarding gender, age, disability and clan affiliation;
Provide monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to DRC and partners as per agreed formats.

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervise 1-2 field assistants and monitor team performance and activity;
Collate monthly reports from team members and submit the reports to the Area Manager;
Facilitate ongoing evaluation of the team’s effectiveness;
Ensure that all recruitment, staff performance management, and leave management and are as per DRC’s HR Manual.

Representation and coordination

Represent DRC at relevant energy related forums/ meetings;

Support the linkages between local authorities with local energy provision organizations;
Ensure that DRC maintains excellent and productive relations with key stakeholders, community members, local authorities, partners and donors;
Conduct regular stakeholder analyses to maintain updated strong understanding of local energy dynamics/ relationships in Somali region;
Any other duties as requested by the line manager.

REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS:

Regular action points agreed upon during the team meeting;

Daily discussions with the Area manager on the ongoing activities;
Monthly and yearly work plans;
Monthly, quarterly and annual reports to DRC and partners, including the donor.

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)

Posting details:

Based in Dollo Ado with regular travel to refugee camps. This position will be expected to provide technical/advisory support to DRC’s energy activities in Jijiga.

In this position, you will also be expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

Striving for Excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
Taking the Lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

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Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.

Demonstrating Integrity: Acting in line with DRC’s vision and values.

Job Requirements

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Essential:

First Degree or equivalent in electrical engineering, urban planning, or other relevant field;
Minimum two years’ experience delivering sustainable energy solutions (bio energy, solar energy, natural resource management, and similar) preferably in
rural/refugee hosting areas;
Minimum two years’ experience working in community development, refugee assistance and/or community mobilization;
Experience of working with Non-Governmental organizations
Good spoken and written English; Somali language skills is an advantage;
Prior experience implementing livelihoods or resource management related programs in refugee settings is an advantage;
Experience working with local government organizations, planning and implementing capacity building activities, is an advantage.
Good communication skills and ability to conduct trainings and meetings;
Understanding of gender, protection and human rights;
Well-developed computer skills;
Good organizational and people management skills:
Ability to represent the organization and influence people.

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Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter
explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.

We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.dk under Vacancies.

Please forward the application and CV, in English through the stated website no later than January 1, 2018.

For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk.

We encourage only qualified Ethiopian Nationals to apply. DRC considers all applicants based on merit. It is DRC policy to
recruit, hire, train and promote individuals, as well as administer any and all personnel actions, without regard to gender, race,
national, clan or tribal origin, religion, age, sex, origin or ancestry, marital status, social status, sexual orientation, or status as a
qualified disabled individual.

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