Danish Refugee Council recruits a Programme Manager

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International Deadline: 22 Nov 2018 2026

• 0 comments Danish Refugee Council recruits a Programme Manager Humanitarian mission: Danish NGO DRC recruits – 2 November 2026 The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently seeking a highly qualified programme manager for Congo. Country Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Contract: Expat or national contract Published: 02 November 2026 Deadline: 22 November 2026 Job ID: 177099 The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection organisation that works to protect displaced populations and promote durable solutions based on humanitarian principles. In East Africa and the Great Lakes region, DRC is present in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda. En Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the organization has been involved in humanitarian aid since 2009. Initially active in Orientale province, it has gradually extended its action to the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri. Its sectors of intervention in the country are emergency aid, protection (including the fight against gender-based violence and child protection), economic recovery, shelter and access to water, sanitation and hygiene. The organization is currently responding to the Ebola epidemic in Ituri province, where it has been present for a long time.

Job overview

Ensure the strategic direction, management and supervision of the DRC country programme, ensuring a coherent strategy, high program quality, effective departmental management and sustainable financing. Lead the development of the program at the national level and support its responsible implementation through area managers and project leaders. As a member of the executive team, the Program Manager oversees a multi-sectoral portfolio covering emergency response, early recovery and resilience in eastern DRC, including DRC-led consortia, and works closely with the Support Services Lead and Security Lead to balance program excellence, cost efficiency and security.

Responsibilities

Programme strategy and development Lead and periodically review the country programme plan, theory of change and sectoral/geographical priorities; translate strategy into clear departmental work plans.

Other information

Coordinate an integrated and multi-sectoral approach covering protection, economic recovery, water, sanitation and hygiene, education and other sectors; ensure centrality of protection, program security, access and respect for humanitarian principles; maintain technical standards and safeguard measures. Promote cash and market-based assistance programs (including multi-purpose and emergency aid) and link emergency response to rapid recovery and sustainable solutions. Lead the design of innovative programs with the management team, in line with DRC’s global and regional strategies. Programme coordination Lead the program department; clarify lines of authority, roles, delegation, staffing and cost structure with the support services manager. In collaboration with the area manager, maintain consolidated priorities, deliverables and monitoring. Provide strategic oversight to the PDQM; ensure that grants and MEAL have clear strategies, work plans, quality controls, donor reporting systems and learning. Oversee the quality and completion of the portfolio; collaborate with area managers on operational feasibility, project start-up/closing and rapid escalation of implementation risks. Lead the country office’s business development plan, donor mapping, opportunity pipeline, strategic partnerships and funding proposals including ECHO HIP processes. Coordinate programmatic approaches in the areas of protection, economic recovery, water, sanitation and hygiene, education and others; enforce technical standards and safeguard measures. Record program risks and mitigation actions in the country office risk register; analyze options and make timely decisions under delegated authorities. Provide concise, decision-oriented updates to the management team and coordinate priorities with regional offices, financial services, HR, supply chain, security, regional centre and head office. Ensure effective and transparent planning and use of financial resources (budget monitoring, consumption rates) in accordance with DRC and donor rules; keep program staff informed of donor regulations. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (SERA) Provide strategic oversight to the PDQM; ensure that grants and MEAL have clear strategies, work plans, quality controls, donor reporting systems and learning. Ensure that monitoring systems produce quality evidence for program adjustment and accountability to affected populations; document and share lessons learned and good practices, both internally and externally. Fundraising, proposal development and reporting Lead the country office’s business development plan, donor mapping, opportunity pipeline, strategic partnerships and funding proposals including ECHO HIP processes. Oversee the timely production of quality donor concept notes, proposals, budgets and reports with grants, finance and field teams in accordance with DRC and donor requirements. Donor liaison, partnerships and representation Represent DRC with donors, consortia, coordinating agencies, authorities and local partners; promote the location and consistent positioning of programs; ensure effective governance of DRC-led consortia. Acting for the country director in case of delegation. Advocacy and communication In collaboration with the CD and Advocacy and Communication function, develop evidence-based advocacy messages from programs that promote the protection and rights of displaced and conflict-affected populations. Support the development and revision of ex-communication media

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