NRG Coordinator (Chief of Party)

Introduction
The NGOs Refugee Group (NRG) was established in 2020 to create a forum for international and national NGOs working in the Kenya refugee operations to enhance technical, strategic and advocacy coordination with the aim of “collaboratively developing a shared vision and collective strategy for an effective humanitarian response and durable solutions system for refugees in Kenya”. After one year, the initially informal group developed a ToR and established a process for ensuring a secretariat function to assist in the day-to-day organization of the group.

The NRG seeks to engage with wider coordination structures and stakeholders beyond UNHCR and including the wider UN system, donors, and national and county-level government ministries and departments and to support collective communication and feedback to UNHCR, DRS and donors on matters affecting refugees and asylum seekers. 

About the job
The NRG Coordinator (Chief of Party) coordinates the action of the NRG and represents the NRG in all inter-agency and governmental planning mechanisms related to humanitarian and development planning for refugees, and the operationalization of the Refugee Act and the Shirika Plan. He/she reports to the Steering Committee of the NRG, which oversees the NRG’s work, closely coordinates with him/her on key activities and holds him/her accountable. Key areas of focus are: Coordinating the technical, strategic and advocacy activities of the NRG in close collaboration with the steering committee and Representing the NRG externally and putting forward its opinions and propositions.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of and in close coordination with the NRG Steering Committee, the NRG Coordinator oversees:

Representation, Advocacy and Communication 

• Representing the best interests of the NRG and its members externally at key stakeholder meetings, including with the UN and the Government of Kenya
• Ensuring that all relevant parties are kept informed of NRG activities
• Working towards NRG representation on all key panels and consultative bodies related to policies and funding related to refugees & asylum seekers in Kenya.
• Regularly engaging with and meet key stakeholders within the Government of Kenya, including DRS.
• Developing active networking and partnership building with refugee-led organizations.
• Facilitating the development of NRG governance and strategy documents, including an advocacy strategy
• Networking and conducting outreach to key stakeholders to the benefits of the NRG
• Ensuring increased NRG member engagement through increased consultation with members and representing their perspectives in stakeholder meetings
• Supporting the production of advocacy and communications products, including authoring briefings, letters and talking points ahead of key advocacy moments.
• Supporting the development of common positioning on key policy, operational and funding issues, through providing members with the most updated information gathered from meetings with various stakeholders, sectors and working groups.
• Liaising with Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat (ReDSS) to align the advocacy of the NRG with their ongoing work.
• Briefing the NRG on progress in relation to advocacy topics on at least a monthly basis. Convening additional meetings of interested members of the NRWG on specific advocacy topics as appropriate.
• Establish a criteria of membership to the group for civil society organizations including Refugee Led Organizations. 

Internal Coordination 

• Scheduling and facilitating NRG general meetings and sub-working group meetings.
• In coordination with the Steering Committee, streamlining communication and ensuring that key documents, minutes etc. are shared with the NRG membership as appropriate.
• Providing an accessible first point of contact for general inquiries regarding the NRWG and its work.
• Maintaining membership lists and databases.
• Advising the Steering committee on Membership issues and other matters regarding the structure of the NRG.
• Preparing a workplan to be approved by Steering committee.
• Implementing of the workplan and agreeing on modifications with the Steering committee

Experience and technical competencies:  

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in law, social sciences, international development, or other relevant field.
• A degree in a related field, such as international relations, migration, human rights, law, or social sciences;
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience working in the international humanitarian aid with at least five years’ experience in a similar role or at the level of Country Representative, Country Director, Deputy Chief of Party, Team Lead, Group representative.
• Substantial experience in representation and advocacy with senior-level UN and Government stakeholders
• Experience in development of governance and advocacy strategy documents
• Demonstrated experience in developing active networking and partnership building with refugee-led organizations.
• Robust analytical and strategic planning skills;
• Highly diplomatic with excellent political awareness and understanding;
• High-level communications and interpersonal skills;
• A demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with host governments, donors, partners, local organizations, and other stakeholders;
• Full professional proficiency in English

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.   

Conditions  

• Contract: One-year contract with possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. 
• Availability: January, 2024
• Duty station: Nairobi, with frequent travel to field sites.

Application and CV:  
Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered.  
DRC only accepts applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. Please remember to upload both a letter of application and your CV and do not attach any written recommendations.  
Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 4 December, 2023
Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels.  In light of this, Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer.  We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees.  We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.  
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process. Visit drc.ngo to read more about what we do to secure robust safeguarding mechanisms. 
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