Project Coordinator - Afghan Diaspora Engagement

Are you motivated to work in one of the largest humanitarian organisations worldwide and become part of a global organisation with a strong drive for assisting and protecting displaced people and empower them towards a better future?

Do you want to join a dynamic team dedicated to strengthening the role of diaspora organisations in humanitarian settings? Are you interested in the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan?

Who are we?

The Diaspora Programme is implemented by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC)’s Localization Unit. As part of DRC localization efforts, the diasporas are considered as a part of the civil society actors of the countries and communities in which they have their roots and connections.  

Since 2010, DRC has been working with diaspora groups as transnational civil society actors. Engagement with diaspora is based on a recognition of the significant role they play for people and communities in countries of origin (or heritage), for refugees and migrants in transit, and for newly arrived refugees and migrants in countries of residence, and, consequently, their potential for improving the situation for many of those affected by conflict and displacement.

About the job

Our Afghan Diaspora Engagement (ADE) project builds on our support to the Afghan diaspora in Europe in the last six years, which included several research, regular webinars and workshops, two European conferences, professional training on advocacy and targeted financial and technical support to Afghan diaspora women for advocacy.

As the Project Coordinator of ADE, you will have the overall responsibility of the implementation of the Afghan Diaspora Engagement Project. As Coordinator you will also be supervising ADE team (one officer and one student assistant) and will be the project’ budget holder.  As Project Coordinator you will report to the Head of the Diaspora Programme and be part of the Diaspora Programme team within the Localization Unit of DRC. The tasks will include, but not be limited to:

1. Project Planning and Implementation

• Plan and implement activities (conferences, workshops, webinars) in line with donor agreements.
• Collaborate with diaspora partners and support their activities.
• Coordinate with the Afghanistan Country Office to ensure effective project delivery.

2. Grants and Financial Management

• Manage project budgets, ensuring compliance with donor agreements and internal systems.
• Handle budget revisions, track expenditures, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Support audits by providing necessary documentation.

3. Donor and Stakeholder Coordination

• Serve as the primary contact for donor and external stakeholder communications.
• Ensure compliance with procurement and partnership processes according to DRC standards.
• Coordinate internally and externally to prevent duplication and manage risks effectively.

4. Unit Development and Representation

• Contribute to new proposal development and fundraising in line with the Unit strategy.
• Undertake ad-hoc unit-related tasks as needed.
• Represent the unit in relevant coordination forums, as assigned by the Head of Unit.

 

About you: to be successful in this role, you excel in mobilizing and working with a broad range of actors. All employees should master DRC's core competencies: Communicating, Taking the lead, Collaborating, Striving for excellence and Demonstrating integrity. Moreover, we also expect the following:

 

Required

• Min. 4 years of experience within the field of development or humanitarian assistance.  

• Min. 2 years of experience with project cycle management and grants management. 

• Experience working with civil society, diaspora or ethnic minority organisation’s engaging in development and/or humanitarian initiatives. 

• Practical experience with planning, developing and facilitating application procedures and compliance.  

• Experience facilitating seminars and workshops with a participatory approach. 

• Experience with financial management, Excel and a flair for numbers. 

• Positive attitude and a desire to be part of a small, dynamic and busy team. 

 

Desirable

• Fluent in Dari or/and Pashto is a strong advantage.
• Strong network within the Afghan civil society
• Experience working with focus on Afghanistan

 

We offer:

Workplace: DRC Headquarters in Copenhagen, Borgergade 10

Contract length: 15 months. Start date: October 1st, 2024 (tentative). End date: 31st December 2025. The position is temporary due to temporary funding.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the agreement between DRC and AC. The position is at “fuldmægtig” level. This is a national position for which local terms and conditions apply.
 

Application process:

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV in English. Apply online on our page Current Vacancies at www.drc.ngo. Closing date for applications: September 8th, 2024. Due to the urgency in filling this role, we will conduct interviews on a running basis.from September 1st at DRC Headquarters in Copenhagen or online.

Further information: for questions regarding the vacancy please contact Raphaël Capony, Head of Diaspora Programme raphael.capony@drc.ngo. For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo & www.drc.ngo/diaspora