Advocacy and Communications Coordinator At Danish Refugee Council

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Danish Refugee Council is a leading protection agency pursuing our mandate to protect and promote durable solutions to displacement-affected populations based on humanitarian principles. In the East Africa and the Great Lakes, DRC applies a regional approach with operational presence in Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

DRC Sudan has experienced a significant strategic and operational shock following the onset of the crisis and is the country operation is responding to the evolving emergency as part of the inter-regional Sudan response plan. With the outbreak of conflict, DRC Sudan has reprogrammed activities to emergency modalities and has deployed emergency teams to participate in joint needs assessments as well as conduct Rapid Protection Assessments. DRC continues to operate in Darfur, Khartoum, White Nile, Gadarif and South Kordofan with the provision of life-saving assistance of Emergency relief, Protection, WASH, Shelter, Humanitarian Mine Action, Camp Management and Economic Recovery. DRC is currently responding to Medium Scale emergencies in Darfur and South Kordofan.

POSITION PROFILE

Promote DRC’s mission, mandate, work via the development and articulation of advocacy and communication strategies in country, working closely with management teams to identify appropriate methods to communicate to and advocate with relevant parties. Play a key role in our efforts to support the protection of refugees, IDPs and other conflict-affected people through projects focusing on empowering beneficiaries and their host communities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Advocacy

  • Ensure linkages between DRC programme implementation and advocacy messaging based on beneficiary priority needs.
  • Represent DRC in relevant advocacy and communications fora and build relationships with other likeminded organizations (eg NGOs, UN agencies), to coordinate and collaborate on joint advocacy & communication efforts.
  • Support the Country Director and other Senior Management Team (SMT) members to conduct their external representation and advocacy tasks through sharing relevant information and advising on coherent and solid messaging.
  • Produce background papers, briefing materials and provide policy analysis to influence and inform policy and programme development.
  • Monitor and analyze displacement trends and developments.
  • Support the Country Director in advocacy messaging during high profile visits.
  • Design and lead advocacy training for DRC staff as required.
  • Draft relevant advocacy and communication sections of funding proposals.
  • Initiate the design and implement a country program advocacy strategy in coordination with HQ, Regional Office, Brussels and Geneva DRC offices (design process to be completed in 2026).

Communications

  • Work with the programme teams, local partner organizations and donors to develop visibility and communication plans relevant to the emergency response.
  • Develop and produce DRC information and communication materials such as brochures, newsletters, stories / lessons learnt, blogs, photos, videos and regularly update the DRC website, social media pages and other publications.
  • Support the Country Director and other staff in preparing interviews requested by the media.
  • Provide input on NGO joint briefing papers and DRC situational reports.
  • To monitor and analyze local and international media coverage related to the local situation.
  • Ensure compliance with donor communication requirements.

Senior Management Team

  • Represent advocacy as an active member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) by attending regular meetings and discussions with the group.
  • Follow-up on any required task force, technical working groups or action points assigned in the SMT.
  • Participate in the relevant risk management meetings in relation to advocacy and communication messaging in Sudan.

Representation

  • Represent the programme to authorities, donors, partners, and in various co-ordination fora, including the Sudan NGO Forum.
  • Ensure that DRC maintains excellent and productive relations with all key stakeholders, especially beneficiaries, local authorities, the humanitarian community and donors.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

  • Master’s degree in political science, international development, economics or other relevant field.
  • Excellent oral and written skills and demonstrated ability to write and develop strong communication and advocacy materials
  • At least 3 years’ experience working in communications and/or advocacy
  • Experience working in an international NGO preferably
  • Experience with conflict related displacement issues.
  • Experience in donor contact, fundraising and networking.
  • Experience working in the East Africa and/or Horn of Africa (preferred);

LANGUAGES

  • Full professional proficiency in English
  • Knowledge of Arabic is an added advantage

ALL EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO DEMONSTRATE DRC FIVE CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Striving for excellence: You focus on achieving results while maintaining efficient processes.
  • Collaborating: You engage with relevant stakeholders and encourage constructive feedback.
  • Taking the lead: You take ownership of tasks and are open to innovation.
  • Communicating: You are clear, concise, and respectful in your communication.
  • Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest ethical standards and DRC’s Code of Conduct.

POSITION DETAILS

  • Type of contract: Expatriate Contract
  • Contract Length: 12 months (Possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance)
  • Band: N.M. F
  • Duty station: Port Sudan
  • Start date: Immediately
  • Closing Date for Application: 12 October 2025
  • Reporting To: Country Director

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

How to apply

APPLICATION PROCESS

Note: Applications sent by email will not be considered. In addition, DRC doesn’t charge any fee for any of its recruitment process & believes in equal opportunity in employment regardless.

If you have questions, you can visit our FAQ page.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website: www.drc.ngo.

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race,

marital status, or other protected characteristics.

***FRAUD ALERT***

It has been brought to the attention of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from DRC in Sudan. These offers reportedly concern fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants asking for money. DRC would like to stipulate that the organization never charges or accepts any money from job seekers during the recruitment process. DRC recommends that you do not respond to unsolicited offers of employment.