The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, working in more than 40 countries to provide appropriate, rights-based assistance to refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, returnees, and migrants. DRC has been present in Colombia since 2011, but in 2018 it expanded its operations in response to the Venezuelan crisis. Currently, DRC Colombia is implementing a protection-focused humanitarian response for Venezuelan refugees and migrants, as well as Colombian returnees, in Colombian cities such as Riohacha, Barranquilla, and Bogotá. It is also currently expanding its activities to Nariño and Norte de Santander.
General objective of the position: Under the supervision of the Program Manager, supports the implementation of DRC’s humanitarian program in Colombia, the development of the country strategy, donor relations, and coordination with other humanitarian actors .
Responsibilities:
Programmatic and strategic development
- Support the development of new humanitarian interventions, including in the design of proposals, budgets and alignment with the DRC country strategy.
- Work in coordination with technical coordinators for Protection, Economic Recovery, Emergency Response and the MEAL manager to develop integrated and coherent programmatic initiatives
- Identify needs and support the implementation of joint humanitarian needs assessments in DRC intervention areas and new areas (where relevant)
- Support the program management in representing DRC in humanitarian coordination spaces.
- Support the program director and other members of the program unit in coordinating project review exercises and field consultations for the development of projects and strategic initiatives.
Coordination
- Support the Program Director in coordinating the unit, identifying support needs for the teams, priorities in implementation and anticipation of programmatic risks;
- Support the Program Director and the agreements unit in identifying funding opportunities in line with DRC’s country strategy.
- Promote effective communication and coordination among all areas of the program unit
Project management
- Support area managers in the efficient implementation of projects in accordance with work plans, goals, and financial execution forecasts.
- Support in the preparation and review of project reports.
- Participate and support the launch, review and closing meetings of humanitarian projects.
Experience and technical skills:
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in similar positions (coordination, project management) in humanitarian organizations.
- Experience in designing projects and budgets for international humanitarian donors
- Experience in coordinating between various actors and geographical areas (area managers, sector managers, technical coordinators, agreements, support units, etc.)
- Experience in actively and strategically participating in humanitarian coordination groups at the national level (ELC, Cluster, etc.).
- Experience in developing humanitarian emergency response strategies and durable solutions.
- Programmatic knowledge of most of the following humanitarian intervention sectors: Livelihoods, Protection, WASH, Food Security, Shelter and NFIs.
- Good knowledge of English, both written and spoken.
Education
Master’s degree in political science, economics, statistics, international cooperation, humanitarian assistance, or other similar fields.
Languages
- Good knowledge of spoken and written English
All DRC roles require the holder to master basic DRC competencies:
- Achieving excellence : focusing on achieving results and ensuring efficient processes.
- Collaboration : involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
- Taking the initiative : taking ownership and initiative while seeking innovation.
- Communicate : listen and speak effectively and honestly.
- Demonstration of integrity : Act in accordance with DRC’s vision and values.
We offer:
- The opportunity to belong to one of the best NGOs worldwide.
- Access to over 1,000 free online training courses and certificates.
- Prepaid medical insurance, 100% coverage of the policy for the employee and a special price for beneficiaries.
- National contract for work or labor with all legal benefits.
- Salary starting at $7,018,000 depending on the candidate’s experience and skills.
- Start date: June 2026.
- Salary and conditions in accordance with the terms of employment in Colombia.
Application process
All applicants must upload only a cover letter (1 page) and an updated resume (not exceeding 3 pages). No other supporting documents will be accepted through this channel.
Applications submitted via email will not be considered!
Application closing date: May 10, 2026 at 11:59 am Local Time.
If you apply, it is understood that you have immediate availability to work and have the possibility of occasionally traveling to the organization’s intervention areas.
Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously and interviews will be scheduled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. DRC reserves the right to close the position before the deadline once a suitable candidate is identified. If you are interested in this position, we recommend applying as soon as possible.
Please register through the website www.drc.ngo . Program Coordinator
Note 1: Applicants to this call for applications authorize DRC to validate the personal information provided in their resume. Their identity will be checked against public and private databases for the sole purpose of validating the information, in accordance with our anti-fraud, anti-money laundering, and counter-terrorism financing policies.
Note 2: Applicants who freely and voluntarily wish to participate in the selection process for the position in this call for applications must strictly adhere to the applicable regulations (suitability of the presented qualifications, personal and individual execution of tests, and truthfulness of information), adhering to DRC’s anti-fraud manuals and policies, under penalty of disqualification for any applicant who engages in any irregularity, as determined by the organization, even based on mere suspicion, and even for possible criminal conduct under Colombian law.