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Date Posted: Saturday, November 30 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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About the Company.
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than 36 countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.

Job Summary: This is a specialist role within DRC, specifically designed to lead internal coordination and project management for the Sudan Regional Response Pooled Fund (SRRPF). The Project Manager ensures seamless operational delivery, compliance, and quality assurance across all aspects of the fund while supporting adaptive and context-responsive programming.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Project Manager will
• Oversee financial management and accountability for SRRPF, ensuring compliance with donor and internal guidelines.
• Coordinate risk management processes and ensure the effective mitigation of identified risks.
• Lead internal governance frameworks, including robust mechanisms for decision-making, monitoring, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and contractual obligations for SRRPF.
• Provide operational support to the Project Director for the successful implementation of SRRPF objectives.
• Collaborate with technical teams and partners to adaptively respond to shifting humanitarian and development needs.
• Manage internal reporting systems to facilitate information flow, track progress, and support decision-making.
• Act as the focal point for internal stakeholders and ensure cohesive coordination between Regional Office and HQ-level units, particularly the Fund Management Services unit in HQ.
• Support donor engagement processes in collaboration with the Project Director, with a focus on compliance and fund management transparency.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• At least 5 years’ experience in managing large, multi-stakeholder funds, preferably in complex or humanitarian settings.
• Strong understanding of donor requirements and compliance, including pooled fund management.
• Demonstrated experience in financial oversight, risk management, and governance structures.
• Excellent coordination and operational skills, with experience in navigating multi-country project management.
• Proven ability to work independently, with a clear understanding of managing and escalating risk
• Proven ability to propose creative solutions to challenges, and proven ability deliver results within a flexible and adaptive framework
• Proven capability in budget and financial management, including strong skills with spreadsheet and resource planning software
• Successful experience working within culturally and politically diverse teams and institutions, in a fluid and dynamic environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to engage diplomatically

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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