Consultant to assist Danish NGO DIGNITY in starting up a project in Burkina FasoCommuniqué
samedi 27 août 2022.Title : Consultant to assist Danish NGO DIGNITY in starting up a project in Burkina Faso Dignity is a non-government organization based in Copenhagen, Denmark. We employ 103 persons 29 of whom work in the international department. Our projects focus on the prevention of torture and violence and rehabilitation of survivors of violence. We wish to transfer our many years of experience and expertise for working in fragile and low resource contexts to the Sahel region where the multiple crises have created an immense and urgent need for strengthening initiatives to prevent violence and strengthen access to MHPSS and justice for traumatized survivors. We currently work in the Middle East, in Africa, in Asia, Central and South America and in Eastern Europe. Our programs are developed in close cooperation with our local partners and local stakeholders. We are looking for a local consultant who will play a key role in helping us establish an office in Burkina Faso as well as providing orientation and technical support in the conception and implementation of Dignity’s first pilot project in Burkina Faso. The consultant is also expected to assist us in the development of solid relations with local stakeholders such as the National Human Rights Commission, human rights organizations, relevant ministries and international actors. Tasks and responsibilities of the consultant Establishment of an office Support DIGNITY in establishing an office in Burkina Faso Building up a programme Support DIGNITY in the identification of local partners Building relations Support DIGNITY in developing solid relations with local stakeholders, including the National Human Rights Commission, Human rights organizations, health structures, development organisations, MHPSS structures, and relevant ministries ; Support DIGNITY in developing relations with relevant international actors present in Burkina Faso ; Administration and management Support t DIGNITY’s partners in Burkina Faso in managing project activities (elaboration of TORs, logistics, monitoring and evaluation and financial and narrative reporting) Assist the preparation and follow-up of DIGNITY’s missions in Burkina Faso Inform DIGNITY on new potential partnerships and funding opportunties in Burkina Faso Knowledge, competences and experience required The consultant needs minimum • Solid experience with project management and development and implementation of larger programmes Project management experience and skills : • Demonstrated skills in the utilization of a Logical Framework Approach and Theories of Change • Solid experience in project monitoring and evaluation Other appreciated skills and knowledge • Strong coordination and communication skills • A solid knowledge of the environment of civil society organisations in Burkina Faso Work conditions The consultant (he or she) will work full time (40 hours a week) in Ouagadougou, with missions to visit local partners and the intervention areas of DIGNITY’s future projects in Burkina Faso. The consultant will refer to the Senior Regional Manager placed at DIGNITY’s office in Copenhagen and have ongoing dialogue with DIGNITY’s Project Lead responsible for projects in for Burkina Faso. Furthermore, the consultant will be part of DIGNITY’s working group for the Sahel region with representatives from DIGNITY’s International Programme Dept and technicians from DIGNITY’s Legal and Health Dept. How to submit your application ? NB : diplomas and certificates should be scanned in a unique vertical and aligned format. A jury will pre-select the applicants who will be then invited for interviews between 19th-23rd September 2022. NB : Only preselected applicants will be contacted |