Regional Disaster Preparedness Coordinator
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is one of the world's leading humanitarian NGOs, established to provide assistance and support to refugees and displaced persons. The organization operates in multiple countries, focusing on humanitarian response, resilience programming, and disaster risk management. DRC is committed to improving the lives of those affected by conflict and disaster through innovative and effective programming. The organization employs a diverse workforce and collaborates with various stakeholders to enhance its impact across the globe.
Job Overview:
The Regional Disaster Preparedness Coordinator will play a pivotal role in providing technical leadership for the development and implementation of the Sahel Regional Fund's (SRF) Regional Disaster Preparedness Framework. This position is crucial for strengthening coordination and preparedness across Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Chad. The SRF is a strategic regional financing mechanism established by DRC to enhance humanitarian impact in the Sahel region. The coordinator will work closely with the SRF Fund Management Unit, national authorities, and humanitarian partners to integrate disaster preparedness, contingency planning, and anticipatory action into the Fund's strategic programming. The role requires a proactive approach to assess disaster preparedness systems and facilitate collaboration among various stakeholders to promote a coherent approach to disaster risk management.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The main duties and responsibilities of the Regional Disaster Preparedness Coordinator include leading the development, validation, and operationalization of the SRF Regional Disaster Preparedness Framework. The coordinator will assess disaster preparedness systems, contingency planning mechanisms, and early warning capacities across the target countries to inform regional preparedness priorities. They will facilitate collaboration and technical dialogue with national authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, and regional stakeholders. Additionally, the coordinator will provide technical advice to the SRF Fund Management Unit and partners on disaster preparedness, disaster risk reduction, and anticipatory action. Developing practical guidance and tools to strengthen preparedness planning and coordination is also a key responsibility. The coordinator will represent the SRF in relevant technical coordination mechanisms and regional forums, promote the integration of disaster preparedness and resilience across SRF strategies, monitor regional developments, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and contribute to knowledge management, learning, and reporting related to disaster preparedness and anticipatory action.
Required Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in disaster risk management, disaster preparedness, humanitarian response, resilience programming, or a related field. A Master's degree in Disaster Risk Management, Humanitarian Affairs, International Development, or another relevant discipline is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates should demonstrate experience in developing disaster preparedness strategies, frameworks, contingency plans, or related technical guidance. Experience working with government authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, and humanitarian coordination mechanisms is essential. Fluency in French (written and spoken) and professional working proficiency in English are mandatory.
Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Disaster Risk Management, Humanitarian Affairs, International Development, or a related field. This educational background should be complemented by relevant professional experience in disaster preparedness and humanitarian coordination, ensuring that candidates have the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to excel in this role.
Experience:
The position requires substantial experience in disaster preparedness and humanitarian coordination, with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in relevant fields. Candidates should have a proven track record of providing strategic technical advice in complex humanitarian contexts and working effectively with diverse stakeholders, including governments, humanitarian organizations, and regional institutions.
Languages:
Fluency in French is mandatory, with strong written and spoken skills. Additionally, candidates should have professional working proficiency in English, enabling effective communication and collaboration with international partners and stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
The contract duration for this position is 12 months, and it is available for both national and expatriate candidates. The salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for employees on national or expatriate contracts. The application process requires all applicants to upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered. The closing date for applications is 25 October 2026, and candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis. The position is set to commence on 1 December 202
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is one of the world's leading humanitarian NGOs, established to provide assistance and support to refugees and displaced persons. The organization operates in multiple countries, focusing on humanitarian response, resilience programming, and disaster risk management. DRC is committed to improving the lives of those affected by conflict and disaster through innovative and effective programming. The organization employs a diverse workforce and collaborates with various stakeholders to enhance its impact across the globe.
Job Overview:
The Regional Disaster Preparedness Coordinator will play a pivotal role in providing technical leadership for the development and implementation of the Sahel Regional Fund's (SRF) Regional Disaster Preparedness Framework. This position is crucial for strengthening coordination and preparedness across Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Chad. The SRF is a strategic regional financing mechanism established by DRC to enhance humanitarian impact in the Sahel region. The coordinator will work closely with the SRF Fund Management Unit, national authorities, and humanitarian partners to integrate disaster preparedness, contingency planning, and anticipatory action into the Fund's strategic programming. The role requires a proactive approach to assess disaster preparedness systems and facilitate collaboration among various stakeholders to promote a coherent approach to disaster risk management.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The main duties and responsibilities of the Regional Disaster Preparedness Coordinator include leading the development, validation, and operationalization of the SRF Regional Disaster Preparedness Framework. The coordinator will assess disaster preparedness systems, contingency planning mechanisms, and early warning capacities across the target countries to inform regional preparedness priorities. They will facilitate collaboration and technical dialogue with national authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, and regional stakeholders. Additionally, the coordinator will provide technical advice to the SRF Fund Management Unit and partners on disaster preparedness, disaster risk reduction, and anticipatory action. Developing practical guidance and tools to strengthen preparedness planning and coordination is also a key responsibility. The coordinator will represent the SRF in relevant technical coordination mechanisms and regional forums, promote the integration of disaster preparedness and resilience across SRF strategies, monitor regional developments, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and contribute to knowledge management, learning, and reporting related to disaster preparedness and anticipatory action.
Required Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in disaster risk management, disaster preparedness, humanitarian response, resilience programming, or a related field. A Master's degree in Disaster Risk Management, Humanitarian Affairs, International Development, or another relevant discipline is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates should demonstrate experience in developing disaster preparedness strategies, frameworks, contingency plans, or related technical guidance. Experience working with government authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, and humanitarian coordination mechanisms is essential. Fluency in French (written and spoken) and professional working proficiency in English are mandatory.
Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Disaster Risk Management, Humanitarian Affairs, International Development, or a related field. This educational background should be complemented by relevant professional experience in disaster preparedness and humanitarian coordination, ensuring that candidates have the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to excel in this role.
Experience:
The position requires substantial experience in disaster preparedness and humanitarian coordination, with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in relevant fields. Candidates should have a proven track record of providing strategic technical advice in complex humanitarian contexts and working effectively with diverse stakeholders, including governments, humanitarian organizations, and regional institutions.
Languages:
Fluency in French is mandatory, with strong written and spoken skills. Additionally, candidates should have professional working proficiency in English, enabling effective communication and collaboration with international partners and stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
The contract duration for this position is 12 months, and it is available for both national and expatriate candidates. The salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for employees on national or expatriate contracts. The application process requires all applicants to upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered. The closing date for applications is 25 October 2026, and candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis. The position is set to commence on 1 December 202
- DRC is committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees, and all applicants are considered for employment regardless of personal characteristics or attributes.
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