Overall purpose of the role:

The Implementation Lead (Output 3 Lead) position is crucial for effective implementation of the project’s objectives. The incumbent will lead the implementation and adaptation of the project’s Output 3 strategy, including identifying opportunities and designing initiatives that strengthen the capacity of government and partner institutions. He/She will play a central role in leading and oversees OP3 implementation from a technical perspective and contribute to overall project delivery

Responsibilities :

The Implementation Lead will

• Lead project engagement at community level, encouraging broader societal participation in security engagement mechanisms, in particular women’s & vulnerable groups’ participation; dialogue between & within communities
• Leads application of community engagement to the design and adaptation of grants interventions
• Coordinates with Area Leads to assess grantee delivery progress, identify risks and challenges, identify areas to strengthen GESI and conflict sensitivity, and document lessons learnt
• Provide direct technical capacity building support to grantees, based on agreed capacity building plans
• Identification of opportunities for project grants, including design and co-creation
• Working closely and collaboratively with the MREL Unit to ensure appropriate and timely data collection and material necessary for learning
• Monitoring of contextual changes in delivery locations, to inform project quarterly reviews
• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders (grantees, in delivery locations, and updating project Stakeholder Matrix
• Support to project team on deployment to delivery locations
• Contributes to project quarterly reporting and learning products/events
• Ensuring that Area Lead activities and grantee activities are on track and delivered within agreed timeframes
• Ensuring that Area Leads submit reporting in line with agreed timelines and to appropriate quality

About you

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

Experience and Technical comptencies (included year of experience)

• Advanced degree in Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Public Policy, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ senior management experience working in international humanitarian and/or development aid, ideally with experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrable technical expertise in conflict resolution, P/CVE
• Demonstrable experience in GESI and conflict sensitivity
• Demonstrable experience in successfully managing Outputs/workstreams, including compiling learning, adapting delivery approaches, monitoring and evaluation
• Demonstrable experience in managing teams effectively, including quality assurance over reporting and submissions