DCA was established in 1922 and is today one of the major Danish NGOs working with local partners, international networks, churches and non religious civil organisations to assist the poorest of the poor. DCA is a faith-based and ecumenical, non-missionary organisation. DCA has offices in 12 countries, projects worldwide and about 150 staff in HQ in Copenhagen. DCA is expanding its work in DRC and has recently established a Regional Office in Kalemie, Katanga province, with 5 expat staff and 8 local staff. Furthermore, DCA has a separate office in Kalemie dealing with Humanitarian Mine Action. The Project Coordinator will refer to the DCA Regional Representative (RR) in DR Congo. The food security project DCA is currently implementing the second phase of a food security project in the Nyunzu area where DCA has a field office. The first phase started in July 2007 and the third phase is expected to start 1st of July 2009. The overall objective of the project is to improve the food security and living conditions in the area through increased food production capacity. Immediate objectives are to build the capacity of vulnerable agricultural households through improved agricultural inputs, crop diversification and training. During the second phase of the project, seeds and tools have been distributed to approximately 3,000 households, mainly returnees and other vulnerable groups. A minor cross cutting HIV/AIDS component is implemented by DCA's partner organisation ECC-MERU. The third phase of the project will be linking relief and rehabilitation with more development oriented activities. Your main tasks will be

• Ensure high quality level of implementation of the project implemented by DCA, including narrative and financial reporting
• Ensure that project objectives are achieved and in accordance with donor rules
• Ensure good and continuous communication with Regional Representative and with DCA staff, including HMA staff, in DR Congo and in Copenhagen
• Management responsibilities for project staff (approx 20)
• Responsible for field base in Nyunzu
• Close liaison with other actors in the area such as NGOs, local authorities, UN agencies
• Close coordination with the Regional Office in Kalemie re logistics and finances
• Organisation of capacity building of partner organisations, supervision and follow up on partner activities
• Update management tools used in the project

Your qualifications are

• Fluency in French or Swahili, especially spoken
• Excellent English writing skills and good level of spoken English
• Experience as project manager and team leader: Ability to lead the team, identify priorities, delegate, and monitor the work of others
• Experience in food security and agricultural projects
• Experience in logistics and procurement is preferable
• Good capacity to write narrative and financial reports
• Be well versed in implementation of Sphere humanitarian standards
• Ability to work independently and with a good sense of responsibility
• Experience in working in conflict environments, managing teams under stress, and having completed some basic training in security management

Furthermore it would be relevant if you have

• Knowledge of - and experience with - local context, cultures and traditions of DRC.
• Knowledge about HIV/AIDS

Your conditions of employment are

Competitive salary and compensation package according to relevant DCA agreement.

Period of employment: Start date 15 June 2009 for a period of one year.
Duty Station: Nyunzu, with frequent travels to Kalemie For further information contact Regional Representative Ulla E. Müller, umu.drcongo@dca.dk , +243 818456 200, Country Coordinator Birgitte Hagelund, bih@dca.dk +45 33 18 77 08, or Project Coordinator, Raphaël Sagliocco, rsa.drcongo@dca.dk , +243 819 464 569. Forward your application (CV and letter) no later than April 26 to personnel@dca.dk