Program Support Officer at DRC, Nairobi, Kenya

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Program Support Officer in Nairobi, Kenya.

DRC fulfills its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities in the conflict areas of the world.

Key Jobs Responsibilities

The Program Support Officer will perform the following functions-

• To coordinate a systematic follow up on the initiatives and tasks agreed in the monthly Regional SMT (ROSMT) and quarterly Regional ESMT meetings.
• To conduct research, gather information and prepare summaries and analysis as required by the regional SMT.
• To organize and convene thematic meetings, including Risk Management meetings for Country, Region and HQ, for Senior Management, both at RO SMT and regional ESMT, including agendas and minute taking.
• To ensure transparency of senior management structures and decision making processes in the RO SMT and in the regional ESMT.
• To coordinate feedback and follow up on actions on behalf of senior management, with those assigned responsibility to ensure that the tasks agreed are achieved according to the agreed deadline.
• To draft recommendations for decisions to the Senior Management of DRC on behalf of the RO SMT and E SMT.
• To prepare and participate, where required, in meetings and workshops organized at the regional level, including agendas and minute taking.
• To maintain and ensure easy tracking of documents, physical and electronic filing system of the RO SMT.
• To support RO SMT with Administrative Program requirements to ensure effective coordination and communication of policy requirements and updates.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have-

• University Degree in a relevant field; International development/relations, Political science, Communications, Social science or Business Administration.
• Excellent written and spoken English is essential.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Nationality of Kenya.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their applications through online process.

For more information, please visit DRC.

Deadline: 9 June 2017