The Danish Deming Group (DDG), which is the Armed Violence Reduction (AVR) and Mine Action unit within Danish Refugee Council (DRC), is implementing AVR projects across Eastern Africa and the Horn of African. DDG is looking for a native English speaker with strong writing and editing skills to carry out shorter writing and editing assignments.
The ideal candidate is an excellent writer who is able to quickly bring different types of texts (research, policy briefs, concept notes and proposals) from a rough draft form to a good final product, live in Nairobi and be available for writing and text editing assignment with short notice. It is an added benefit if the candidate has experience of working with development organizations (ideally with organizations focused on conflict and security issues).
1.Background and context
Danish Demining Group (DDG) is part of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC). DRC has operated in Kenya since 2005, and DDG’s programme in Kenya started in July 2012. DDG has armed violence reduction programmes in many other countries in the region including Somaliland, Somalia, Yemen, South Sudan and Uganda.
2.Purpose
To produce and edit written materials such as research reports, policy briefs, articles and proposals for DDG.
3.Key Responsibilities
Ensure high quality of written DDG products such as research reports, policy briefs, information materials, proposals
4.Reporting Arrangements
The consultant will report to DDG Kenya’s Country Director
5.DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT
As needed
6.EXPECTED PROFILE OF CONSULTANT
· An advanced university degree from a reputable institution.
· Extensive experience of working with NGOs or IOs on conflict and governance projects,
· Extensive experience of proposal development,
· Outstanding English writing skills and Computer literate.
· Documented capacity to write high quality funding proposals,
· Substantial knowledge of the Kenya political system from community to national level would be an asset,
- General
Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability committments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html)
How to apply:
Interested applicants who meet the required profile are invited to submit their application to: Job@ddghoa.org no later than 9.October. The subject line should read “Writer consultant”.
Applications should be in English and include the following:
- A cover letter (maximum1 page) in which you explain why you are interested in the role, how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria, your daily fee, and where you are based.
- Concise CV. The CV should include information about relevant training and 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.
