Programme Development and Quality Coordinator
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading humanitarian organization that provides assistance and protection to refugees and displaced persons worldwide. Established in 1956, DRC operates in over 40 countries, employing thousands of staff dedicated to supporting vulnerable populations. The organization focuses on various sectors, including protection, livelihoods, and humanitarian disarmament, aiming to promote durable solutions for displaced individuals and communities. DRC is committed to upholding the highest standards of humanitarian assistance and ensuring that its programs are effective, accountable, and responsive to the needs of those it serves.
Job Overview:
The Programme Development and Quality Coordinator (PDQC) plays a crucial role in the coordination and management of key program processes within the Danish Refugee Council. This position is primarily focused on proposal development, grants management, and reporting, ensuring that all activities are conducted in a timely and compliant manner. The PDQC is expected to enhance program quality by ensuring coherence across various projects, adhering to established program standards, and facilitating learning from past experiences. The role involves close collaboration with various teams to ensure that donor requirements are met and that communication strategies are effectively implemented. The PDQC will also be responsible for maintaining relationships with donors and ensuring that all reporting is accurate and reflective of project progress.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The PDQC will be responsible for delivering high-quality narrative reports that accurately reflect project progress and status. This includes addressing comments and issues on proposals or reports in collaboration with relevant managers and finance teams to ensure coherence between financial and narrative reports. The PDQC will maintain the DRC grants management system, ensuring it is regularly updated, and will support grant relationships and communications with donors. Additionally, the PDQC will facilitate various meetings related to grants, assist program teams with donor requirements, and contribute to the fundraising strategy by conducting research and maintaining donor databases. The role also involves overseeing the proposal development process, ensuring that proposals are consistent with donor requirements and that technical teams provide necessary input. The PDQC will support the development of partnerships, assist with capacity building for implementing partners, and ensure compliance with donor guidelines throughout project implementation.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in communications, political science, international development, law, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of experience in UN or INGO settings, particularly in proposal writing and project management, is required. The ideal candidate will have excellent project management skills, a recognized leadership role in program development and quality, and the ability to work effectively with field staff. Familiarity with the requirements of key humanitarian donors and experience in a multi-donor environment are essential. Strong communication skills, both written and oral, particularly in English, are necessary for success in this role.
Educational Background:
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as communications, political science, international development, or law is required for this position. This educational background provides the foundational knowledge necessary for understanding the complexities of humanitarian work and the skills needed for effective communication and proposal development.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the humanitarian sector, specifically in proposal writing and project management. Candidates should have a proven track record of success in developing competitive proposals under strict deadlines and managing complex projects in a multi-donor environment. Experience working with key humanitarian donors such as EU/ECHO, FCDO, and UN agencies is highly desirable.
Languages:
Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is mandatory for this position. Excellent communication skills are essential for articulating ideas clearly and effectively, particularly in the context of proposal writing and reporting. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required.
Additional Notes:
This position is offered on a six-month contract with the possibility of extension, contingent upon funding and performance. The salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for International staff. The position is graded at Band NM.G, and the expected start date is in November. The duty station for this role is Omdurman, and the PDQC will report directly to the Head of Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding.
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading humanitarian organization that provides assistance and protection to refugees and displaced persons worldwide. Established in 1956, DRC operates in over 40 countries, employing thousands of staff dedicated to supporting vulnerable populations. The organization focuses on various sectors, including protection, livelihoods, and humanitarian disarmament, aiming to promote durable solutions for displaced individuals and communities. DRC is committed to upholding the highest standards of humanitarian assistance and ensuring that its programs are effective, accountable, and responsive to the needs of those it serves.
Job Overview:
The Programme Development and Quality Coordinator (PDQC) plays a crucial role in the coordination and management of key program processes within the Danish Refugee Council. This position is primarily focused on proposal development, grants management, and reporting, ensuring that all activities are conducted in a timely and compliant manner. The PDQC is expected to enhance program quality by ensuring coherence across various projects, adhering to established program standards, and facilitating learning from past experiences. The role involves close collaboration with various teams to ensure that donor requirements are met and that communication strategies are effectively implemented. The PDQC will also be responsible for maintaining relationships with donors and ensuring that all reporting is accurate and reflective of project progress.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The PDQC will be responsible for delivering high-quality narrative reports that accurately reflect project progress and status. This includes addressing comments and issues on proposals or reports in collaboration with relevant managers and finance teams to ensure coherence between financial and narrative reports. The PDQC will maintain the DRC grants management system, ensuring it is regularly updated, and will support grant relationships and communications with donors. Additionally, the PDQC will facilitate various meetings related to grants, assist program teams with donor requirements, and contribute to the fundraising strategy by conducting research and maintaining donor databases. The role also involves overseeing the proposal development process, ensuring that proposals are consistent with donor requirements and that technical teams provide necessary input. The PDQC will support the development of partnerships, assist with capacity building for implementing partners, and ensure compliance with donor guidelines throughout project implementation.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in communications, political science, international development, law, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of experience in UN or INGO settings, particularly in proposal writing and project management, is required. The ideal candidate will have excellent project management skills, a recognized leadership role in program development and quality, and the ability to work effectively with field staff. Familiarity with the requirements of key humanitarian donors and experience in a multi-donor environment are essential. Strong communication skills, both written and oral, particularly in English, are necessary for success in this role.
Educational Background:
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as communications, political science, international development, or law is required for this position. This educational background provides the foundational knowledge necessary for understanding the complexities of humanitarian work and the skills needed for effective communication and proposal development.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the humanitarian sector, specifically in proposal writing and project management. Candidates should have a proven track record of success in developing competitive proposals under strict deadlines and managing complex projects in a multi-donor environment. Experience working with key humanitarian donors such as EU/ECHO, FCDO, and UN agencies is highly desirable.
Languages:
Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is mandatory for this position. Excellent communication skills are essential for articulating ideas clearly and effectively, particularly in the context of proposal writing and reporting. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required.
Additional Notes:
This position is offered on a six-month contract with the possibility of extension, contingent upon funding and performance. The salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for International staff. The position is graded at Band NM.G, and the expected start date is in November. The duty station for this role is Omdurman, and the PDQC will report directly to the Head of Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding.
Info
Job Posting Disclaimer
This job posting is provided for informational purposes only. The accuracy of the job description, qualifications, and other details mentioned is the sole responsibility of the employer or the organization listing the job. We do not guarantee the validity or legitimacy of this job posting. Candidates are advised to conduct their own due diligence and verify the details directly with the employer before applying.
We are not liable for any decisions or actions taken by applicants in response to this job listing. By applying, you agree that all application processes, interviews, and potential job offers are managed exclusively by the listed employer or organization.
Beware of fraudulent job offers. Do not provide sensitive personal information or make any payments to secure a job.
We are not liable for any decisions or actions taken by applicants in response to this job listing. By applying, you agree that all application processes, interviews, and potential job offers are managed exclusively by the listed employer or organization.
Beware of fraudulent job offers. Do not provide sensitive personal information or make any payments to secure a job.