Are you ready to pursue an exciting opportunity with a progressive humanitarian organization? Would you thrive working in one of the world’s most challenging humanitarian regions, the Middle East?
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.
DRC MERO
Danish Refugee Council is a leading humanitarian agency pursuing our mandate to protect and promote durable solutions to displacement-affected populations based on humanitarian principles. DRC applies a regional approach with operational presence in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey & Yemen with a Middle East Regional Office (MERO) based in Amman, Jordan, which has 30 staff. Overall in the region DRC Middle East has more than 1,800 staff and an operating budget of USD 120 million.
About the job:
The overall role of the EORE Project Coordinator is to provide oversight and ensure implementation of all EORE activities implemented by DRC directly and with the local partner in the oPt that includes: 1) training, education and awareness on EO and safe behavior, resulting in reduced risk-taking behavior within the conflict-affected communities 2) supervision, coaching (remote/in-person) of implementing teams (DRC and partners; 3) overall oversight on EORE activities across all relevant projects, participation in coordination mechanisms, donor reporting and fundraising.
Responsibilities:
Technical Oversight and Supervision
Planning, monitoring & quality management
Coordination
Reporting
Experience:
Languages:
Education:
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
We offer:
Contract length: 3 months (with possibility of extension based on funds)
Location: Amman – Jordan with travel to oPt
Expected Start date: 15 May 2024
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council –Terms of Employment for Expat or National staff. This position will be placed in Non-Management (G1) band.
Application process:
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: 23 April 2024
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. DRC reserves the right to conduct tests and interviews before the closing date and can close the advertisement earlier in case of finding a suitable candidate.
Need further information?
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.org