Country: Denmark
Closing date: 21 Jan 2018
Danish Demining Group is looking for an experienced and talented Programme and Operations Coordinator (POC) to join the Copenhagen headquarter team.
About the role
DDG has programmes worldwide that are working to protect communities from the risks to life and limb posed by explosive remnants of war (such as landmines, unexploded bombs, shells, cluster munitions), and the proliferation of large numbers of small arms and light weapons. As POC, you will provide daily support to the managers of those programmes. The role is wide-ranging, and requires an understanding of the nature of the work and its standards. It also requires close cooperation and coordination with a range of support specialisations including finance, HR, logistics and DDGs technical specialists. It includes:
- Assisting programme managers in the development of programmatic direction, goals and securing projects to achieve them
- Contributing to the development of proposals and concept papers for donors, and providing input to ensure quality standards are met
- Assisting in resource mobilisation and donor engagement at global level
- Coordination of technical support required by programme managers
- Programme monitoring, including facilitation of monitoring and quality assurance visits
- Provision of oversight on programme and project achievement to the Head of DDG
About you
The successful candidate will have:
- A degree at masters level or equivalent, preferably in a relevant area (social sciences, international relations, development, disaster management)
- Extensive experience with humanitarian programme development, ideally with field experience from humanitarian mine action or armed violence reduction programme in a Non-Government Organisation
- Structured and detailed approach to working, maintaining oversight of strategic intent and direction as well as attention to detail.
- The ability to relate and connect, build rapport, and support programmes in extremely varied conditions and locations worldwide.
- The ability to plan, coordinate, and lead processes involving multiple stakeholders and diverse interests.
- Team spirit, adaptability, flexibility and the determination and humour needed to meet deadlines and deliver among a complex and changing set of priorities.
- Excellent speaking and writing skills in English. Good French, Spanish or Russian will be a significant advantage.
- The ability to travel multiple times a year for durations of approximately two to three weeks.
How to apply:
Interested? Please apply by clicking here.
The deadline for applications is 21 January. Interviews are expected to take place in the week of 22 January. The post will be filled by 1 March, or sooner if possible. Salary terms are in accordance with the agreement between DRC and the AC organisations. The position is a full-time permanent position. Applications will only be accepted via our online system. Please include both a CV and a letter of motivation. CV-only applications will not be considered. Please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport if you experience problems with your online application.
For further information
For further information, please contact the Head of Danish Demining Group, Richard MacCormac, at Richard.maccormac@drc.dk For general information about Danish Demining Group and the Danish Refugee Council, please visit www.danishdemininggroup.dk and www.drc.dk.
Danish Demining Group (DDG) is widely recognised asproviderof efficient and community-oriented solutions to human security problems caused by landmines and other explosive remnants of war as well as small arms and light weapons.
DDG is part of The Danish Refugee Council, which 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,alongthe 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 thefulfillmentof the wish to return home.
The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in1956,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.
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