Programme Coordinator for Syria – Humanitarian Response & Mine Action At DanChurchAid

DanChurchAid (DCA) invites applications for a Programme Coordinator based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The HRMA (Humanitarian Response and Mine Action) Programme Coordinator (PC) will be providing support to our operations in Syria. This is an all-rounder position where you have to juggle many different tasks ranging from administrative tasks to top-line strategy development, often with very short deadlines.

The position has three key functions:

• Core operational support to the operations in delivering on annual plans, as well as supporting compliance and organisational policy alignment.
• Act as liaison between country office (CO) and HQ, and where relevant represents COs in HQ-level conversations to ensure that key operational and country level aspects are considered.
• Leads or supports selected (time-bound) ‘projects’ including but not limited to the country programme development process, development of thematic areas in collaboration with relevant technical advisors, identification of more areas for strategic country overlap, synergies and cross-learning, and the provision of surge support in establishing new operations in non-DCA countries.

This is a temporary position for 6 months, but it may be extended.

What we are looking for:

• A minimum of 3 years of NGO work experience, ideally working in conflict areas

  Cultural sensitivity and the ability to build relations both within and outside DCA

• A clear understanding of programme and finance management, incl. project/programme management cycles
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Knowledge of Arabic or French would be advantageous.
• Willingness to travel to areas where we work, incl. insecure areas

What we can offer you:

• An opportunity to join one of our largest humanitarian operations in a key role
• 6-month contract with the possibility of extension
• A competitive salary package included an attractive pension and insurance scheme
• 30 days of paid annual leave

Please note that we are keenly interested to hear from all interested candidates, irrespective of nationality, but given the urgency of recruitment, candidates already living in Denmark and with valid work permits have an advantage.**

Only online applications consisting as a minimum of a CV and a cover letter will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Given the urgency of the recruitment, interviews will be held on rolling basis.

For further information regarding this position, please contact Team leader Andreas Kiaby anki@dca.dk

For further information regarding DCA, please visit our website at: www.noedhjaelp.dk.

All interested irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy. Your application must consist of a motivational letter and a CV.

DCA conducts an anti-terror check as part of the recruitment process. It is a prerequisite that you can pass this check and maintain this status throughout your employment with us.

Everyone applying for a job with DCA must be ready to comply with our Staff Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment and our Child Safeguarding policy.