Who are we?

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and nonprofit organization, founded in 1956, that works in more than 40 countries around the world. DRC promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. DRC provides assistance and protection to conflict-affected with the vision that no displaced person must be in want of help to find protection and durable solutions. In the Middle East and north Africa, DRC operates across Iraq, Jordan, the occupied Palestinian territory, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey , Yemen, Tunisia,Libya and Algeria.

The Regional HDP Coordinator (RC) works with the delegated authority of the RHoP to provide oversight of, and guidance and support to all HDP activities within the Middle East and North Africa Region. The RC monitors HDP projects implementation, engages with regional donors and relevant authorities, and ensures that HDP perspectives are considered in regional programmatic and strategic discussions. The RC provides technical support and backstopping to programme teams and contributes to standardisation, quality assurance and the development of new tools, training and activity guidance development. The RC role is furthermore to ensure that the programme is implemented within the framework of HDP’s global objectives, strategies and donor requirements, and is compliant with the guidelines, policies, procedures, and values of DRC HDP sector. The RC will support country operations on HDP related programme development aspects, including proposal development, donor engagement and fundraising, as well as explore and engage with opportunities for partnerships and innovation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Programme support and development

• Assist Heads of Programme (HoP) and HDP Coordinators/Managers through oversight and guidance on country specific HDP sector strategies, and in the implementation of HDP activities, including Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) and Peacebuilding
• Monitor and oversee that the programme continuously remains compliant with the guidelines, policies, procedures and DRC val
• Develop and review tools, training and activity guidance for country offices when and where needed and relevant
• Provide support to country programmes in the recruitment of HDP technical staff
• Support the HoPs, Project Managers, Operations Managers and Technical Field Managers with operational matters when writing proposals and reports
• Support DRC country and regional offices in the process of development of HDP related concept papers and proposals
• Support regional and country business development (fundraising and donor liaison) on HDP
• When needed, temporarily cover HDP staff gaps in country offices for agreed durations and in line with ToRs agreed with country

Strategic development

• Lead the development and update of the Regional HDP Strategy, in line with DRC regional and global priorities and the organisational strategy
• Support HDP programme development processes contributing to DRC’s regional strategy, with particular focus on integration with Economic Recovery and Protection sectors
• Guide and support the strategic development of DRCs programmes in the region, in collaboration with other technical sectoral leads for integrated programme models, and for the incorporation of conflict sensitivity and conflict analysis and peacebuilding perspectives.
• Liaise and represent HDP Middle East and North Africa in relevant fora with UNMAS, Mine Action sub-clusters, Protection Clusters and with relevant government authorities, donors, partners, UN agencies and international and national NGOs and various coordination fora which are not country office driven.
• In coordination with other Sector Coordinators, identify and explore opportunities for partnerships and innovation for the HDP sector

Experience and technical competencies

• At least seven years of comprehensive familiarity with the humanitarian mine action, peacebuilding and conflict sensitivity sectors and programmes – preferably with some experience in the Middle East or North Africa
• A strong understanding and familiarity with peacebuilding and conflict analysis and of designing theories of change and programes
• Substantial documented professional technical experience in Mine Action
• Strong administration and organisational ability
• Excellent personnel skills
• Proven record of staff capacity building
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact, diplomacy and persistence
• Willingness to embrace and further develop overall objectives such as gender equity, impact monitoring, and cross-sector cooperation

Languages:

• Excellent written and spoken English required
• Arabic is preferred

Willingness to travel with the Middle East region, including Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey & Yemen

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ 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: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: (12) Months Contract – (with a possibility for extension based on performance and funding)

Band: F band- non-Management

Work location: Amman, with frequent travel in the region
Designation of Duty Station: Amman, Jordan (un-accompanied)

Start date: 1st March 2025

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for employees on national/expatriate contracts; please refer to our website for more details.

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: 6th January 2025

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. DRC reserves the right of conducting tests and interviews before the closing date, and can close the advertisement earlier in case of finding a suitable candidate.

For more information about the Danish Refugee Council, please visit our website drc.ngo.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment regardless of personal characteristics or attributes.