Job SummaryThe Royal Danish Embassy in Nairobi represents Denmark in Kenya, Seychelles, Eritrea, Mauritius and Malawi as well as the United Nations in Nairobi. Among other tasks, it manages development cooperation linked to Kenya and follows political and economic developments.The Danish Embassy and three Danish philanthropic foundations, Lego Foundation, Novo Nordisk Foundation and Poul Due Jensen/Grundfos Foundation has formed an alliance to pioneer a jointly aligned inclusive refugee programme in Kenya. The Danish Embassy is on behalf of the alliance looking for a programme coordination officer who will be employed by and work from the Danish Embassy in Nairobi. The tasks will foremost be to serve the alliance and ensure timely and efficient coordination among the respective partners of the alliance. The task performed may develop over time, and new tasks may be added to the job.The RoleProgramme and coordination officer in the Regional, Refugee and Humanitarian. The team manages the Inclusive Refugee Responses programme, which is part of the alliance with Danish philanthropic foundations mentioned above.ResponsibilitiesThe main task is to optimise coordination and knowledge sharing among the members of the alliance. The programme and coordination officer is expected to coordinate and ensure information exchange among partners of the alliance, including ensuring that learning is captured and shared through relevant forums. The day-to-day work will be organised by the Team Leader of the Regional, Refugee and Humanitarian team.CoordinationServe as secretariat for bi-annual Steering Committee meetings between the members of the alliance, Government Officials, implementing partners of the alliance and other relevant stakeholders. These meetings are held in order to take stock of the programme implementation, share information, address challenges and point out needs for programme adaptation.Ensure coordination and information exchange across UN stakeholders, implementing partners, national and local government officials, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) technical advisers placed at the Embassy (overseeing the MFA Development programme) as well as advisers placed in Department for Refugee Services, UNHCR or elsewhere.Ensure regular dialogue and knowledge sharing with representatives from Novo Nordisk Foundation, Grundfos Foundation and LEGO foundation, including in KenyaStay in close contact with other donors engaged in refugee programming, in order to share information and optimize synergies.Maintain and ensure regular contact with county officials and implementing partners, including through regularly travel to Turkana County.Provide programmatic oversight and ensure learningProvide regular progress reports on common KPI’s.Work closely with an external learning partner to ensure continued learning, undertake or commission research and analysis as needed and as relevant for members of the alliance and the initiatives under the Alliance.Identify gaps and challenges in programming and make recommendations to the members of the alliance on proposed solutions.External relations and communicationStay informed about refugee programming in Kenya, especially within the field of health and water programming and ensure alignment with other donor initiatives.Participate in donor working group meetings as relevant for the alliance, including sector specific meetings in education, water and health.Identify entry points for policy influence. Draft common lines to take (LTT) and conduct outreach and advocacy as needed and in coordination with members of the alliance.Support the planning of high level events and visits to Kenya linked to the AlliancePrepare SoMe content and relevant communication material to be shared on relevant channels for the benefit of the alliance.About youEducation and desired experienceRelevant master’s degree in international relations, development, political science, refugee/humanitarian affairs; or other relevant field.At least 3 years working with programme/project implementation of refugee/humanitarian/development engagements with good knowledge of results-based management, as well as monitoring and evaluation.Experience with outreach and coordination across different types of stakeholders in development/humanitarian programme implementation, advocacy and communication.Experience working for and/or interacting with development partners (‘donors’) and/or international or multilateral organizations and/or philanthropic foundations.Understanding of refugee and humanitarian affairs and the interplay between the humanitarian and development work.Experience with drafting and engaging in effective communication across a range of platforms and planning of eventsExperience in project administration/management of major development programmes, including project cycle management and notable experience in financial monitoring of large budgets.Skilled in MS Office programs (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), and other relevant programmes and applications as well as ability to quickly familiarize oneself with other IT-systems.Skills, Knowledge and AttributesAbility to work in a fast paced and constantly changing work environmentTeam player with excellent interpersonal skills, motivated by cooperating with a diverse mix of professionals and different cultures. Ability to build and maintain networks and coordinate across a range of stakeholders.Ability to work independently and in a structured and effective manner, with attention to detail and results.Excellent English oral and written communication and presentation skills, strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences. Danish and/or swahili language skills an asset.Flexibility and ability to prioritize and plan daily work according to evolving needsKnowledge of Danish and Nordic external funding structures and programmes an asset.Knowledge of development work in generalWe offerA 2 year temporary position (with a possiblity of extention) in an international and dynamic environment, where we value delegation of tasks and responsibilities, openness, independence and have a minimum of hierarchy.Favourable employment conditions, healthcare coverage and pension scheme according to staff rulesStandard working hours of 37 hours per week including lunch25 leave days per year as well as public holidaysThe opportunity to further develop your competencesBeing part of a team with a good team spirit in a busy and large embassyThe Officer will be employed according to regulations for local staff at the Danish Embassy in Nairobi. Employment is subject to successful security clearance obtained from the relevant Danish authorities.The Royal Danish Embassy encourages all relevant applicants to apply for the position, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, personal background, etc.Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.The applicant must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass the security clearance prior to appointment.