Introduction

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. Based in Copenhagen (Denmark) and present in forty countries, the Danish Refugee Council is a non-profit-making, politically independent, non-governmental and non-denominational relief organization. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

Are you passionate about a humanitarian response design and implementation and about protection of displacement affected communities? Do you want to support one of the largest humanitarian NGOs in operationalizing its ambitions work on cross-boarder quality programming in Algeria, Libya and Tunisia? Do you have knowledge of the North Africa context and are an independent and motivated young professional? Yes? Join our dynamic coordination team!

Background

DRC merged its Algeria, Libya and Tunisia (ALT) operations in 2023 with one coordination office supporting the different field bases. The position holder will be Responsible for supporting DRC ALT country program to sustain, develop and identify partnership opportunities to improve the quality and relevance of DRC’s work. DRC ALT has an ambitious partnership and localisation strategy and this position is pivotal in ensuring its implementation. DRC has multiple ongoing partnerships in the three countries across its core sectors; protection, humanitarian disarmament and peacebuilding, economic recovery and its emergency response in East Libya.

Purpose

Based in the Tunis, to support the DRC Algeria, Libya, Tunisia country program. This position will support the reinforcement of an efficient and timely grant management for DRC ALT and the current protection monitoring and advocacy initiatives. It is a unique opportunity to join a well-known international organization and benefit from a support adapted to the practical application of academic teaching.

The position is directly managed by the Head of Progamme in close collaboration with the PDQM (Programme Development Quality Manager) and the Protection Manager.

Responsabilities

The responsibilities expected for this position are:

• Contribute to internal and external reporting, ensuring high-quality, well-written and timely reports meeting donor and DRC requirements, with support from the Program team;
• Support on keeping track on and coordinate donor reporting schedule and requirements, as stipulated in the various donor contracts, through the preparation of the Rolling action plan ensuring all relevant staff are aware of their obligations and oversee the timely drafting of donor reports with program staff;
• Oversee the grants component of DRC Dynamics system;
• Assist the Country team in proposal development tasks, through collecting and compiling necessary inputs from program staff, technical advisors, HQ/RO and partners (if relevant) in line with the proposal development plan; supporting in the writing of the proposal as needed; ensuring donor guidelines are respected;
• Support the analysis of protection monitoring dashboards and the draft of protection analysis reports;
• Support and lead on advocacy initiatives based on first hand DRC data

Required Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree (Bachelor/ Master) from a recognized University in Social Science, International or Development studies or related areas;
• Excellent writing, proof-reading, and communication skills;
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills;
• Strong ability to adapt, take initiative and work in a multicultural environment;
• Interest for humanitarian sector and donor’s environment;
• Listening, analytical and synthesis skills;
• Excellent communication skills, as well as patience and politeness, are required;
• Exemplary sense of ethics in the workplace;
• An engagement with an NGO or in civil society (past or present) is a most appreciated;
• Proficiency (written and spoken) of the English language; Proficiency in French and/or Arabic an advantage
• Advanced practical knowledge Microsoft Office Pack (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook etc.), and online tools

Required Skills and Qualities

• Core competencies
  • Striving for excellence
  • Collaboration
  • Taking the lead
  • Communication
  • Demonstrating Integrity

• Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment
• Proactivity, with a sound commitment to teamwork and with a spirit of genuine collaboration
• Excellent communication skills, as well as patience and politeness, are required
• Multi-tasking and Organizational skills are necessary
• Adaptable and Flexible
• Proven analytical and critical thinking skills
• Exemplary sense of ethics in the workplace
• Team-oriented & good sense of humor

General regulations

• The employee shall follow DRC instructions on safety, confidentiality, and ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and the Humanitarian Accountability Framework
• Employee should not engage in any other paid activity during the DRC contract period without prior authorization
• Employee should not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the implementation of any project during the DRC contract period
• Employee should not give interviews to the media or publish project-related photos or other material without prior authorization
• Employee shall return all borrowed equipment for the project to DRC after the end of the contract period or upon request

We offer

Contract length: 12 months

Designation of Duty Station: Tunis

Application Process

Are you interested? Then apply for this position on line: www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/current-vacancies

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English.

DRC provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

DRC encourages all applicants to apply and does not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process.

Applications close on the 11th September, 2024. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered. Due to the urgency of the position, DRC has the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline.