Regional Coordinator, Programme - Danish RC

About the role

The Danish Red Cross (DRC) is part of the IFRC, the world's largest humanitarian network, and works in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This Regional Coordinator, Programme position covers the day-to-day coordination and implementation of regional programmes and projects, working closely with Country Managers and country delegates, especially on the NCD programme. It guides programme implementers, coordinates with technical colleagues and supports country teams throughout the project cycle, with a particular focus on North Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Programme design and development: lead regional programme documents, coordinate assessments, baseline and end-line studies, mid-term reviews and evaluations, organize evaluation missions and communications visits, and support NCD research and evidence-based knowledge management.
• Programme management: keep country projects on track and funds within budget, monitor projects and report to donors, support annual Project Progress Reports, and carry out field-level monitoring with country managers and National Societies.
• Capacity building: support implementing partners in health technical skills and project monitoring, evaluation and reporting, and give temporary gap-filling support to Country Offices.
• Coordination and visibility: represent the programme in national, regional and international fora, share knowledge through training, and consolidate reporting across project locations.
• General support: help prepare documents and project agreements, explore fundraising possibilities, and analyse the feasibility of implementing programmes in North Africa.

Required profile

• A minimum of 7 years of actual field experience in programme management or related project implementation.
• Proven programme management experience in developing and/or conflict-affected countries.
• Information management and analytical skills, and coordination skills focused on building the capacity of national partners.
• Preferred: post-graduate degree in Health, Middle East development or humanitarian experience, Red Cross/Red Crescent experience, and narrative and financial reporting and proposal writing experience.

Required skills

• Fluent spoken and written English; good command of French, Spanish or Arabic preferred.
• Digital communication, content creation, data literacy and problem-solving with technology.
• Excellent communication, organization, facilitation, negotiation and networking skills.