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 – whenever possible – 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 Syria
DRC has been actively operating in Syria since 2008 mainly supporting refugees. In June 2012, DRC was authorized by the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to expand its humanitarian efforts and provide assistance to IDPs and the vulnerable resident population countrywide. Since then, DRC activities have been focused on NFI distributions, Shelter, WASH, Protection, Education, Livelihoods and Mine Risk Education in six Governorates (Damascus, Rural Damascus, Dara'a, Aleppo, Hama, and Homs). While Protection/community service activities are provided to beneficiaries throughout our six Community Centers.
Background
The Syria Community Consortium (SCC) was launched in January 2024 with the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), serving as Consortium Lead in partnership with the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Oxfam, and International Medical Corps UK (IMC UK). The SCC was established, with initial seed funding from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) in December 2023 and later supplemented by Swiss Development
About the job
The Chief of Party will have an appropriate balance of leadership, managerial, technical, and interpersonal skills and experience. She/He shall have a deep understanding of the overall goals and objectives of the programme and will be able to articulate the strategic vision. S/he is responsible for close coordination and collaboration with the consortium partners in order to provide overall leadership, management, and general technical direction to the entire programme, ensuring an integrated vision among technical components and partners and a focus on achieving high quality programming and results. S/he will ensure progress toward targets and timely implementation; identify issues and risks related to programme implementation. In response to monitoring and evaluation information, s/he will work with the partners and the donor to adjusting programme interventions as and when appropriate in order to enhance results. S/he will also prepare annual work plans, progress reports, and technical deliverables related to achievement of programme results. S/he shall have strong experience on programme development, proposal writing & reporting.
Cooperation (SDC), to leverage complementary experience, access gains and advantages, and technical expertise to build and implement a solutions-oriented Resilience Programme Framework (RPF) 2024- 2028, that can be adapted and scaled-up to ultimately enhance the socio-economic wellbeing, resilience, and self-reliance of crisis-affected communities in Syria.
Duties and Responsibilities
Overall Responsibility
Programme management:
Coordination and Representation:
Compliance and Risk management:
Technical support and overview:
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
Preferred experience:
Education:
A post-graduate degree in international relations, law, business administration; management, human rights, social sciences or related field;
Languages:
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
We offer
Contract length: One year
Level: E
Location: Damascus – Syria
Expected Start date: November-2024
Application process
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the below link:
Application Link : Chief of Party - Syria Community Consortium - Application Form (hr-manager.net)
All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered.
Applications close on 30-June-2024
Need further information?
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.org