Danish Demining Group Conflict and Security Mapping Project Coordinator Job in Nairobi Kenya

Danish Demining Group (DDG) is a unit within the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) specialised in Armed Violence Reduction (AVR) and Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA). DDG was established in 1998 and has been operational in the Horn of Africa since 1999 

The focus of our work has increasingly moved towards AVR, including community-driven approaches to improving public security provision, conflict management and conflict analysis and sensitivity.

In Kenya, DDG’s portfolio includes a cross-border community safety and conflict management project in Turkana, West Pokot and Karamoja and conflict assessment and GIS mapping focused on documenting and analyzing changing conflict and security dynamics with the aim of contributing to conflict prevention and management. 
 

DDG is starting up innovative conflict and security mapping projects using GIS mapping tools for armed violence prevention and reduction. 

To coordinate the implementation of these projects and spearhead the further development of and fundraising for DDG’s AVR programme in Kenya, DDG is looking to recruit an exceptionally talented individual for the position of Project Coordinator.
 

The ideal Project Coordinator is a Kenyan citizen and has the following qualifications and personal qualities:

Qualifications
 

Required:

• A university degree in conflict management, criminology, political science, geography or similar field, and advanced training in statistics.
• Experience of managing staff, including distance management
• Exceptional understanding of issues related to armed violence in Kenya and surrounding countries,
• Experience of developing or using GIS maps,
• Good understanding of new information and communication technologies (ICT) and how these can be utilised for peace and development.
• Fluency in English. Excellent written English and ability to speak clearly to various audiences,
• Excellent report and proposal writing skills. Documented capacity to write high quality funding proposals,
• Experience of working in complex and politically-sensitive contexts, and excellent political judgement
• Ability to work in a non-partisan manner, sensitivity to ethnic and cultural differences
• A team player: able to demonstrate a constructive, cooperative and problem-solving approach
• Experience of planning and carrying out workshops and trainings
• Ability to engage effectively with all kinds of stakeholders in a respectful and professional manner,
• High degree of computer literacy

Personal Qualities:

• organised, punctual and delivers on time,
• strong ability to motivate and inspire staff and partners,excellent networking skills,
• passionate about promoting a Kenya free of armed violence and conflict
• intelligent and creative mind that will enable him/her to identify new and suitable solutions to local safety needs
• analytical and able to present logical arguments, curious and seeks out information,
• strong drive to learn new things and improve own capacity,
• takes initiative – identifies what needs to get done and does it,
• able to work under minimum supervision,
• hard working and driven to achieve objectives,
• a good team player, diplomatic, patient and persistent,
• honest and loyal and culturally sensitive,
• Able to resist external pressures.

What DDG can offer:

• An interesting and challenging position, which will provide the right candidate with a significant opportunity to grow professionally.
• The opportunity to be part of a professional and dedicated team with friendly and helpful colleagues.
• Exposure to intellectually stimulating issues relating to the prevention and reduction of armed violence.
• Attractive salary and conditions in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for local staff in Kenya.
• A 6-months contract - with possibilities for extension, subject to funding. There will be a 3-month probation period.

The position is based in Nairobi. Travel may be required
 

Start date: 15th October or soon thereafter.

For information about our work and organisation, please visit our website www.danishdemininggroup.dk
 

For information about DDG’s AVR approach seewww.danishdemininggroup.dk/about-armed-violence-reduction.

Application and CV
 

Applications should be in English and include the following:
 

1. A cover letter (1 page) in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria.
 

2. Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages). The CV should include information about your university degree(s) and stipulate your grades/grade average, list of completed relevant training courses, work experience and the name and contact details of 3 relevant references, in addition to any other qualifications and information that you think are relevant for the position.

The application should be sent to: job@ddghoa.org and the subject line should read “Kenya Project Coordinator”.

The deadline for submission of applications is the 5th October 2014.