Danish Refugee Council, one of the worldโs leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Programme Manager.
About the job
Under the management of the Area/Base Manager, the position coordinates and facilitates activities at the area level, liaising with authorities to support the effective delivery of programming. The role supervises the timely implementation of projects across Tripolitania, ensuring coordination between support services and programme teams. It oversees the implementation of policies and operational activities of a short-term nature within the area of operation.
The position fosters productive and accountable relationships with beneficiaries, community leaders and representatives, relevant governmental authorities, NGOs, and UN agencies. It also maintains strong relations and close coordination with local authorities, NGOs, and national civil society actors, and is responsible for external representation as designated by the SMT.
Additionally, the role contributes to needs assessments and identifies opportunities to extend, adapt, or expand DRC programming.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Project Implementation
Supervise the timely, quality implementation of the projects across Tripolitania within budget, including programme operations in coordination with support services manager
Responsible for ensuring programme management input and update of project management tools
Organise and oversee weekly project update and movement meetings
Contribute to the development of new programme initiatives as requested by the Area/Base Manager and /or Head of Programme
In coordination with the Area Manager, to lead the communication and actions for implementation between support services departments, safety and security department and the project managers/team leaders
Ensure compliance with DRC's Code of Conduct through project implementation
Support the Programme Coordination and field Team colleagues in proactively identifying areas for collaboration and integrative programming between teams and sectors
In close coordination with the DRCโs Safety team, support the safe movement of project teams to implementation sites
Accountable for the development of DIPs, including activity work plans, budgets, HR and procurement plans
Ensure programme implementation is responsive to communities and partners and remains aligned to DRC and CHS principles and values
Representation
Represent DRC to donors and external actors during programme visits in coordination with Area Manager, HoP and CD.
In coordination with the Area Manager, to lead on project kick off meetings with authorities and local stakeholders with support from
Responsible for external representation in the absence of Area Manager or international colleagues during periods of remote management.
Team and People Management
People management of direct reports and overall responsibility for all project staff (including recruitment, development, accountability, people planning and performance)
Maintain a positive, collaborative and enabling work environment
Ensure positive staff management, including proactive staff capacity building and ensuring performance reviews are conducted
About you
To be successful in this role we expect you to have a minimum of 5 years' relevant project and/or programme management experience with an international NGO. Moreover, we also expect the following:
Required
A minimum of 3 years of experience of Team management.
Practical experience of implementing projects, ideally within the fields of emergency response and development, preferably in a conflict-related context
Experience engaging in an organization with multi-sectoral and multi-functional teams
Experience in budget management and proposal development.
Experience with external representation.
Strong diplomatic skills in communicating with stakeholders
Desirable
Prior knowledge of working with DRC and/or International NGO in relevant region will be considered an asset
Prior knowledge of cooperation with local partners will be considered an asset
All staff are expected to demonstrate DRCโ five core competencies
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRCโ 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 uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
We offer
Contract length: Until 31st December
Band: MF2
Designation of Duty Station: Tripoli
Suggested Start date: 13 September 2025
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Councilโs Terms of Employment for national employees; please refer to our website. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Sonia.turki@drc.ngo.
Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: 10 September 2025
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.