Who are we?
The Danish Refugee Council 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, along the 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 โ whenever possible โ for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.
The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, 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.All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.
DRC has been active in Yemen since 2008. Throughout its eight field offices and a workforce of 287 staff, DRC Yemen upholds its main programmatic objectives to provide immediate and life sustaining assistance, to strengthen the protective environment, and to reduce displacement related risks and vulnerabilities by promoting self-reliance at household and community level. Sectors of implementation cover Protection, Camp Coordination and Camp Management, Economic Recovery, Humanitarian Disarmament, and WASI (Wash, Shelter and Infrastructure).
About the job
The Yemen Displacement Response (YDR) Consortium was established in 2019 to respond to the needs of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in camp-like settings and hosting communities. A partnership of largest CCCM actors in Yemen, led by DRC with partners, NRC, Acted and IOM, funded by ECHO and other humanitarian donors, the Consortium implements a coordinated, multi-sector response to displacement, implementing activities in CCCM, WASH, Shelter, Protection, and Education in Emergencies sectors across 11 governorates of Yemen. The Consortium also leads capacity building activities for key CCCM actors, in support of the CCCM Cluster and government priorities. The YDR Consortium benefits from the unique positioning of all partners which includes technical CCCM expertise, capacity to deliver a multi-sectoral response following a coordinated approach, geographical footprint, as well as external networks. YDR partners lead coordination mechanisms and act as CCCM focal points at subnational and area level, thus ensuring effective area-based coordination and strengthening the CCCM coordination mechanism at national level. Now in its third phase, the YDR Consortium focuses on ensuring that all activities, approaches, and objectives are premised on achieving durable solutions for displacement-affected communities in Yemen. The YDR Chief of Party (CoP), reporting to the DRC Country Director and accountable to the Steering Committee, will be responsible for advancing the YDR Consortiumโs vision and strategy. This role will involve leading and overseeing the Consortiumโs overall program to ensure the timely and high quality achievement of program objectives, and fostering effective collaboration among Consortium members. The YDR CoP will represent the Consortium in coordination mechanisms and fora, engage with relevant stakeholders, maintain positive relations with government counterparts, and manage donor relationships. The YDR CoP will drive Consortiumโs advocacy initiatives, ensuring ongoing engagement of the Steering Committee in strategic decision-making and enhancing the overall positioning of the YDR Consortium within the Yemen response.
Duties and Responsibilities:
General Management, Coordination and Leadership
Program Implementation
Grants and Financial management
Monitor program implementation, ensuring timely financial and narrative reporting by consortium partners in line with donor and DRC system requirements. Review and approve final donor reports, compiled by the Consortium Management Unit based on inputs from consortium partners. Ensure adherence to donor deadlines by developing and sharing relevant timelines with staff. Assist in developing the project monitoring and evaluation plan, and oversee its implementation by the CMU MEAL and partners. Support teams in conducting participatory monitoring visits to track progress against action plans and outputs. Offer guidance on corrective actions as needed. Supervise financial management, including expenditure monitoring and donor reporting, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and tools and that there is no overspending or underspending. Provide guidance on cost eligibility and oversee budget realignments. Manage program support functions (administration, finance, logistics, and human resources) and coordinate audits, advising partners on finance, procurement, HR, and visibility requirements. Maintain and update risk registers at country and project levels, consolidating risks at the consortium level with appropriate ownership and mitigation measures. Chair CMU meetings, identifying and addressing capacity building needs for partners and CMU staff through training and guidance.
Representation, Advocacy and Business Development
Representation: Act as the primary project representative with donors and local and international stakeholders, overseeing all project related matters. Represent the Consortium in relevant coordination mechanisms and working groups, ensuring its leadership in pertinent technical discussions. Facilitate reporting and information exchange within cluster structures. Partnerships: Ensure proactive engagement with key stakeholders, including government authorities. Develop strategic partnerships with key actors to achieve Consortiumโs goals and objectives. Advocacy and communication: Oversee the development and implementation of Consortiumโs communication and advocacy strategy with partners, in line with Consortiumโs vision and priorities. Collaborate with partners for broader advocacy outcomes, identify policy influencing opportunities, and promote the use of Consortium-generated knowledge and learning. Lead external communications in line with Steering Committeeโs guidance. Organize joint consortium events, including advocacy, research, lessons learned, and project launches. Coordinate visits of donors, partners, and stakeholders. Business Development: Lead and coordination the development of Consortium proposals, from inception to submission. Identify avenues to broaden funding sources and expand the Consortium's portfolio. Develop and implement a resource mobilization strategy in collaboration with the Steering Committee and consortium members.
Consortium Management Unit (CMU) Leadership
Lead and manage the CMU team, in accordance with the CMUโs Terms of Reference (TOR). Supervise the development of budgets, work plans, and action plans for CMU tasks. Provide line management, including performance management and capacity building, to CMU staff.
About you
To be successful in this role you must have:
Required:
Desirable:
Technical proficiency in CCCM, Shelter, WASH, Protection, and durable solutions is beneficial. Experience in strategic development, monitoring and evaluation, with a strong grasp of MEAL practices in complex programs. Familiarity with various donors, particularly ECHO's regulations and requirements. Capacity to handle stress, multitask, and make decisions effectively. Demonstrated aptitude for both independent work and teamwork, forming close relationships with diverse colleagues. Knowledge and experience of the Yemen context is an additional asset
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRCโ 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 act in line with our vision and values.
Moreover, we also expect the following:
Required Qualifications:
โข University degree in political science, international relations, humanitarian law, migration or related field.
Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written English required. Arabic language skills considered an asset.
We offer:
Contract length: Contract ends in December 2027, renewable based on funding availability.
Band: E2- manager
Duty Station: Sanaโa - Yemen, with Frequent travel to the Felid.
Designation of Duty Station: Non-Family Duty Station
Start date: As soon as possible.
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Councilโs Terms of Employment.
Application process:
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk Please note that applications sent directly to the email will not be considered.
Applications close on 16th November, 2025.
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.ngo