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. About the role Overall purpose of the role: Coordinate grant management and partnership activities for all agencies under the Cash Consortium of Yemen (CCY) and the Yemen Displacement Response (YDR) Consortium, hereafter referred to as Consortia, ensuring they are compliant with relevant donor guidelines, as well as DRC’s operational requirements. Geographic scope: Country (Yemen) This role has a country focus and ensures compliance with donor and DRC’s procedures and guidelines within the country. The role involves contributing to the development and implementation of Consortia objectives and strategies, which are then translated into action plans and daily tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance for all grant and partnership activities of the CCY and YDR Consortia. Main responsibilities: Strengthen the Consortia’s capacities to comply with relevant donor and DRC's grant management guidelines. Ensure Consortia compliance with the DRC Dynamics grants management system (GMS). Assist Consortia in preparing, facilitating, and following up on grant meetings as well as in drafting, finalising, and sharing a minimum set of documents required for grant meetings. Provide support on the grants management of all Consortia grants. Liaise with finance colleagues on budget follow-up and expenditure levels of running grants Coordinate reporting workflows among Consortia partners, developing and preparing high-quality donor reports on program progress. Support Consortia to ensure operational compliance of grants with guidelines and donor regulations in finance, logistics, procurement, and human resources. Prepare and present on donor rules and regulations during grant meetings. Support in overseeing effective, efficient and timely implementation of all projects according to agreed contracts, budgets, policies, legal frameworks and specific donor requirements/ Programme development Conduct or facilitate donor mapping at the Consortia level. Support the Consortia in targeted research to identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential funding opportunities from institutional, foundational, and private sector donors. Assist in creating and maintaining a fundraising pipeline for the current and upcoming year, which includes opportunities from governments (bilateral and multilateral donors), foundations, and the private sector. Lead or assist in the development and review of concept notes, proposals, and award modification requests for all Consortia awards. Partnerships management Coordinate partner sub-grant agreement processes between DRC Yemen and Consortia partners. Support or facilitate formal partnership engagements, including memoranda of understanding, data-sharing agreements, vetting and organisational assessments. Provide temporary support or gap-filling to the coordination mechanisms of the Consortia. This includes, but is not limited to, facilitating partners' meetings, taking notes during these meetings, and following up on the implementation of action points. Communication and Visibility Increase visibility and ensure leadership positioning of the Consortia through developing strategic communication materials, such as Consortia factsheet or capacity statement, human interest stories, impact reports, program briefings, and other relevant communication pieces. Serve as a focal point for Consortia communication plan, ensuring high-quality deliverables, drafting original content and providing guidance and support to Consortia partners, including advice on donor communication guidelines and requirements. Identify, research, and write case studies for internal and external audiences throughout the grant cycle. Develop communication outputs that focus on evidence to clearly demonstrate the impact of programming and highlight the importance of funding. Working closely with the Consortia CMU teams, support the review of Consortia programmatic products to prepare them for publication and dissemination. Other Support the Consortia in providing timely, thorough responses to information requests from internal and external stakeholders. Work closely with program IM/MEAL staff/teams to ensure credible, best-practice monitoring and reporting of program activities. As Specialist the post-holder is responsible for the following: Responsible for providing specialized knowledge and operational know-how within a specific discipline. May also have technical line responsibilities, but generally on technical or operational matters. Experience and technical competencies: At least 3 years of grants management experience with an international NGO. Knowledge of donor rules, regulations, and procedures of donors including but not limited to US and European donors, EU funding mechanisms, and UN agencies. Proven experience in successfully applying for institutional donor funding. Proven experience in capacity building and training of national staff and partners. Full professional proficiency in English All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies: Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes. Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback. Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly. Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. Education: University degree in international relations, project management, business administration, or similar studies relevant to the post Languages: Fluent in both Arabic and English (Fluent) All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies: Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes. Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback. Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly. Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. We Offer. Contract length: June 30 2026 Position Band: This position will be placed in the non-Management (G2) band. Reports to the Consortia Manager. Start date: ASAP Duty station: Sana’a, Yemen Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s National Terms of Employment.

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 has been operating in the Middle East (ME) region for over a decade, running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection and advocacy programmes through Country Offices (COs) in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey with a Regional Office (RO) in Amman. DRC Yemen’s response Throughout its nine field offices and a workforce of 450 staff, DRC upholds its main programmatic objectives to provide immediate and life sustaining assistance, to strengthen the protective environment, and to reduce displacement related risks and vulnerabilities by promoting self-reliance at household and community level. About the job As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Programme drives the overall country strategy, in line with DRC’s global and regional strategies as well as needs and contextual developments on the ground. The HoP oversees the conceptualization and development of programmes, leads fundraising and donor engagement, and is responsible for ensuring programmatic quality in addition to the effective management of grants. The position manages a team of technical programme staff at the CO level and is responsible for ensuring programmatic quality standards are met across the board, including through robust MEAL processes, capitalization of learning and cross-cutting issues (protection and age, gender, and diversity mainstreaming). The HoP actively engages with partners, civil society and the donor community to ensure DRC’s views and priorities are represented. S/he plays as key role in ensuring adherence to policies and systems. Duties and Responsibilities Representation and Coordination Responsibilities: ​Programme Strategy & Development Identify and keep abreast of key developments and trends in the country and position DRC to address these with quality and efficiency. Drive the conceptualization and development process of the country strategy, and sector strategies collaboratively and with the participation and inputs from the overall country operations. This includes ensuring the strategy is evidence based, and includes internal/external accountability and that it is informed by DRC’s expertise and stakeholder consultations. Ensure that the key global and regional frameworks are contextualized and applied across programmes and ensure that staff are aware of and understand these. Foster synergies between programme areas including integration, harmonization across Area Offices and ensure quality assurance for more holistic approaches to assistance. Ensure the emergency preparedness and response plan for Yemen (EPRP) is updated and facilitate assessments and rapid responses for new emergencies as discussed and agreed with the SMT. In close collaboration with the Regional or Country based Advocacy Coordinator, ensure advocacy is embedded in and informed by programmes as well as used for external communications with government authorities, donors, and other humanitarian and development stakeholders. Program Quality & Coordination Provide oversight, guidance, and leadership on all aspects of programme design, development and quality assurance. Ensure programming is principled and in line with Core Humanitarian Standards, Sphere standards and other relevant legal frameworks. Ensure there are systems and tools in place for conflict sensitive including do-no harm approaches to programming. Develop a close and productive working relationship with Area Offices (implementation teams) to ensure by-in of quality standards and processes and that designs, and course corrections are evidence based and informed by learning. Ensure the implementation of effective and participatory Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning strategies at all levels of the country programme. Facilitate collaboration and the utilization of global and regional technical support in areas of new programmatic initiatives (localization, greening, innovation etc.). Ensure Information Management is embedded with DRC programme and that data management adheres to GDPR and other data protection protocols including PIM. Fundraising, and Grants Management Ensure proposals are in line with the Strategic Plan and Sector Strategies, and that they are submitted in a timely manner and with quality. Ensure effective and transparent budgeting, planning and follow-up in compliance with DRC policies and priorities as well as donor rules and regulations. Ensure grants opening, review, and closure meetings take place systematically. Ensure quality control of donor reports and authorize the submissions of these and proposals to HQ/donors. Donor liaison, Partnerships and Representation Represent DRC’s Yemen to current and potential donors. Cultivate key relationships that enhance DRC’s visibility, and credibility and position DRC as a key displacement focused organization in Yemen. Review and oversee implementation of the CSO partnership strategy and promote DRC’s localization agenda within DRC Yemen. Identify local NGOs/partners and develop partnerships with relevant and complementary partners. Keep abreast and engage with strategic coordination structures including the Durable Solutions Task Force and Working Group and ensure DRC is well represented in these as well as other external for a as deemed strategic. Direct staff management: Ensure that technical managers, coordinators, and specialists, under HoP line management have clear and realistic performance-based management goals. Provide on-going support and coaching and ensure that line managed staff have the required capacities to fulfil their responsibilities. Plan, draft and/or review scopes of work to hire and manage technical consultants, including review of technical efficacy and contract budget. About you To be successful in this role you must have: Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in program management, leadership, and design in countries of conflict or post-conflict Minimum 4 years of experience working in managing emergency operations, including 2 years at senior management level and at least 2 years in the Middle East. Demonstrated experience and skill in proposal development, budget development, program implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Proven experience in effectively coordinating with National Governments, International and National NGO partners and a variety of working with and coordinating with a variety of donors including SDC, GAC, BHA, OCHA, SIDA, DANIDA, and the EU. Previous successful experience as a Head of Program or in similar position. Preferably previous successful experience with DRC. Proven experience in managing integrated programmes as well as capacity building. In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values. Moreover, we also expect the following: Required Qualifications • University degree in International Development and/or Humanitarian Assistance, Project Management, or any other related field. Languages: Fluent in English Arabic Desirable We offer Contract length: Two-years contract Band: E1 - manager Duty Station: Sana’a (frequent travel to field) Designation of Duty Station: Non-Family Duty Station Start date: As soon as possible. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment.