Emergency Response Coordinator

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 fulfilment 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.

DRC has been present in Sudan since 2004, delivering life-saving programming in protection, emergency response, shelter, food security and livelihoods, disaster risk reduction, camp management, DRC currently implements projects in Central Darfur, South Kordofan, Gedaref, and Khartoum states.

DRC in Sudan office is looking for an experienced Emergency Response Coordinator, This role has a country focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the country. The role contributes to the development of country strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to country operations while overseeing country activities.

Sector responsibilities: Multi-sector, life-saving interventions during acute crisis within the areas of protection, shelter and non-food items, camp management, water, sanitation and hygiene, food security (cash and in-kind), covering all stages of project cycle management from programme design to implementation and monitoring and evaluation. Including also emergency preparedness activities.

• Delivers organisation’s policies and programmes within sector area.
• Functions as a specialist within sector area

About the job

The individual will report directly to Head of Programme HOP. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Emergency Management

• Develop, operationalize, and manage the emergency response plan and all related activities
• Support the startup and the implementation of emergency response by providing technical training, coaching, and follow for the newcomers, local partners and other relevant stakeholders.
• Develop project tools, including but not limited to Rapid Needs assessment tools and reports, Context updates reports, and other tools as needed.
• Review and Modify Emergency Response Standard operating procedure and guiding documents as needed.
• Managing information and providing constant information through periodical reports, SitRep, infographics, and other materials reflecting the emergency.
• Work closely with advocacy and communication teams and develop and share advocacy messages relevant to the emergency.

Coordination and representation

• Collaborate with relevant internal and external technical experts on issues related to the emergency
• Represent DRC at relevant coordination meetings
• Ensure integration of sector activities with other DRC sectors
• Coordinate with sector counterparts in other locations in the implementation of commonly funded projects
• Ensure good representation and reputation of the sector at all levels
• Actively participate in the internal coordination meeting
• Ensure and actively participate in regular sector meetings

General Programming & Operations

• Contributes to the daily operation with comprehensive knowledge in a specific area
• Carrying out sector needs assessment
• Ensure efficient and effective program implementation while following the budget and work plan
• Participate in preparing monthly/quarterly/annual highlights/reports and proposals and budgets for donors

Project development

• Provides technical guidance
• Assist in developing project plans and budgets for funding
• Assist in developing the projects’ Monitoring & Evaluation tools
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports to relevant authorities, other departments, and donors as needed

About you

• Bachelor’s degree or preferably Master’s degree in project management, international relations or any other relevant field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, of which at least one is managing Emergency programming.
• Robust Program Management capacity and deep understanding of the project cycle management
• Technical expertise in one or more of the core sectors of DRC response
• Understanding of International Humanitarian Law and Protection risks
• Experience in implementation and working with local partners and ability to work and manage projects remotely
• Fluent in English, Arabic is advantage.

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 act in line with DRC’s vision and values.

Designation of Duty Station: Sudan

Start date: ASAP

The applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis and recruitment may be completed prior to the closing date.

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: 18 June 2023

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 drc.ngo.