Regional Programme Development & Support Coordinator

Who are we?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

Overall purpose of the role

The overall objective of this role is to support DRC Asia and Europe region in quality programme development in line with the regional strategy. This role works closely in collaboration with the Regional Business Development Coordinator and other Regional programme leads, country counter parts, and project staff in the region. The role requires writing high quality programme documents, which requires substantive knowledge of humanitarian programming centered on rights-based approaches. The role also requires expertise in donor guidelines in proposals and coordinating/drafting donor reports and communications. This role will support AERO regional programme development and country programmes.

Travel is required across DRC operations in the region, including insecure and hardship locations approximately 30% of the time.

The role reports directly to the Regional Head of Programme.

Duties and Responsibilities

Programme Development and Support

• Contribute to regional and cross border programming in AERO through developing projects in line with regional and country strategies and in line with DRC standards and policies.  This involves close collaboration with the regional counterparts (RHoP, BDC, project staff, sector leads) and country counter parts (Grants, programme/sector leads, HoPs), and external stakeholders (partners, donors, NGOS)
• Coordinating with partners, sector leads, MEAL, support services and country counter parts to develop quality programme/project documents such as project reports, briefs, updates
• Support and capacity building on grants management processes for project staff and partners
• Support the roll out of the regional donor engagement strategy in close collaboration with the BDC and RHoP
• Lead on programme analysis to ensure programming is aligned to the regional strategy and lead on further developing regional and cross border projects.
• Lead on producing high quality donor reports and coordinating regional inputs from country offices on regional or cross border programming.
• Provide oversight in the review of strategic regional donors’ grants.
• Ensure that all communications commitments within projects are monitored and delivered through high quality outputs
• Lead on information management of regional programme projects and tools
• Track, organize, and make use of background and programme documents and research to inform quality programme development.
• Other programme development duties as required

Experience and technical competencies:

• Minimum 5 years working experience in a similar position, in a mix of country and regional roles at senior level
• Demonstrable skills with the design of quality proposals and reports
• Experience in humanitarian programming in conflict affected countries
• Excellent analytical skills and demonstrated skills in problem solving
• Innovative, flexible and highly adaptable
• Commitment to gender equality/equity
• Demonstrated skills in application of humanitarian tools and standard in past works
• Excellent communication and reporting writing skills
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential
• Willing to travel regularly to project sites
• Ability to work well and be self-directed under significant administrative and programming pressures.
• Spirit of collaboration and consensus building

Moreover, we also expect the following:

• Social science master’s degree in development or humanitarian studies, sociology, political science, human geography or similar
• Demonstrable abilities in problem solving as well as taking a flexible and innovative approach to working
• Demonstrable skills with the design of programming concepts for fundraising
• Demonstrable ability to form productive working relationships with colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds, across offices and departments

Languages

• Fluency in written and spoken English

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies: 

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. 
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. 
• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: (12) Months

Position Band:  This position will be placed at Non-Management (F) band

Preferable Start date: March 01, 2024

Duty station: Tbilisi, Georgia

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment.

For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Younes.elazm@drc.ngo

Application process

Interested to apply? All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: February 05, 2024

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.