Programme Coordinator – Anticipatory Action

Who are we?

Founded in 1956, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading international NGO and one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. Active in 40 countries with 9,000 employees and supported by 7,500 volunteers, DRC protects, advocates, and builds sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement affected people and communities. DRC works during displacement at all stages: In the acute crisis, in displacement, when settling and integrating in a new place, or upon return. DRC provides protection and life-saving humanitarian assistance; supports displaced persons in becoming self-reliant and included into hosting societies; and works with civil society and responsible authorities to promote protection of rights and peaceful coexistence.

For the past years, DRC has increasingly engaged in anticipatory action responses related to both climate hazards and conflict-induced displacement. We have developed innovative tools to forecast displacement from hazards to enable humanitarian actors to get ahead of crises. We have implemented several projects in response to drought and floods in Somalia and conflict-induced displacement in South Sudan, are partnering with ECHO, IOM, WFP, FAO and IFRC and are now expanding and scaling up this work through a new global anticipatory action project, including implemented in South Yemen.

DRC has been implementing programming in Yemen since 2009. When the conflict erupted in 2015, risks faced by civilians increased dramatically and DRC broadened its intervention to offer multi-sectoral programming in WASH, food security and economic recovery, protection, CCCM, Shelter and humanitarian mine action (HMA).

About the job

DRC Yemen is looking for a highly experienced Program Coordinator – Anticipatory Action to provide project leadership for the implementation of the Anticipatory Humanitarian Action for Displacement (AHEAD) project in South Yemen. This is a four-year project, funded by the Dutch MFA, which will develop anticipatory action data models and approaches using local and global data for local-level analysis to help inform humanitarian actors’ decisions when deploying humanitarian assistance and to enable timelier, more dignified, efficient and sustainable assistance.

Under the technical line management of the regional coordinator and global Chief of Party, the Yemen-based Anticipatory Action Coordinator will assume overall responsibility for the project Yemen and country-specific deliverables. The Anticipatory Action Coordinator will also coordinate closely with other country coordinators in the region implementing the same project.

Main responsibilities :

Management and Coordination

• Assume responsibility as the project focal point for all Anticipatory Action activities in the country, coordinating across country teams (and with those in the region) to ensure project delivery.
• Contribute to technical working groups both internal and external, and participate in partner discussions and forums.

Implementation and Technical Support

• Lead on monthly program reviews for the grant (at country level) to ensure quality and timely program implementation according to work plans, targets, and with appropriate levels of spending throughout the project duration.
• Develop and ensure project plans remain up to date. Maintain oversight of monthly progress against project indicators and ensure reported figures are accurate and in-line with workplans.
• In close collaboration with the Support Services Manager and Area Program Manager, ensure that procurement plans and accurate budget expenditure forecasts are continuously updated and reviewed to ensure timely delivery of project activities.
• Coordinate across country sector teams to develop frameworks and policy-level discussions at local and national government levels to ensure Anticipatory Action planning is included in country preparedness.
• Work with the Regional and Global Leads on Anticipatory Action to develop programmatic guidance and policies on Anticipatory Action in response to conflict- and climate hazards.
• Work with DRC’s broader Evidence, Knowledge and Learning team to ensure clear and relevant data and analysis for displacement forecasting models in Anticipatory Action.

Business development and Advocacy

• Support with business development activities to expand the Anticipatory Action portfolio, coordinating the development of inputs to develop proposals and engage with prospective donors.
• Contribute to external advocacy and representation of DRC in relation to Anticipatory Action.
• Work closely with the DRC’s advocacy coordinator on policy engagement related to expanding uptake of Anticipatory Action in humanitarian sector.

Reporting and Communication

• Establish and maintain clear lines of communication with all relevant internal and external stakeholders (with a strong focus on building relationships and understanding around Anticipatory Action with national and local authorities).
• Ensure high-quality internal and donor programmatic reports are submitted in a timely manner.

About you

Experience and technical competencies:

You are an effective project manager and enjoy coordinating across teams of committed staff to build collaboration and capacity within the South Area Office programmes team and building strong relationships with national stakeholders.

Required

• At least 5 years’ experience with humanitarian or development programming/projects in conflict-settings.
• Experience coordinating with national and local authorities, including coordinating working groups, trainings, workshops, etc.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills – verbal and written.
• Demonstrated abilities in problem solving as well as taking a flexible and innovative approach to working.
• High-level knowledge and practice with Word, Excel, Outlook, etc., as well as data analysis.
• A strategic thinker who is able to collaboratively contribute to and convey a programmatic vision to the area team.
• Highly motivated and hard working with strong attention to detail.

Desirable

• Experience directly implementing Anticipatory Action projects or those related to climate resiliency.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as part of a team and to form close working relationships with colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Strong understanding of using, analytics in programming and response.
• Experience with capacity building and coaching of other staff.

Education:

• Master’s degree in relevant field such as humanitarian action and development; or an additional 3 years of relevant work experience in lieu.

Languages:

• Fluent English and Arabic are required.

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: one year contract, with possibility of extension.

Band: G1 non-manager

Duty Station: Aden

Designation of Duty Station: Non-Family Duty Station

Start date: As soon as possible

This position is open to both international and national staff.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment.