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Africa
South Sudan
Juba
Expatriate or national contract
11 Jun 2025
25 Jun 2025
173908
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Join DRC as Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (HDP) Manager – South Sudan
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), a leading humanitarian NGO, is seeking a skilled and motivated HDP Manager to lead our Mine Action and Peacebuilding programmes in South Sudan.
Programme Overview
DRC has operated in South Sudan since 2006, with HDP activities in Unity, Upper Nile, and Western Bahr el Ghazal, including EOD, BAC, EORE, and Peacebuilding initiatives.
About the job
You will:
- Lead planning, implementation, and monitoring of HDP activities.
- Manage and build capacity of national staff.
- Guide strategic development for Mine Action and Peacebuilding.
- Drive donor engagement, proposal writing, and reporting.
- Represent DRC to donors, UN bodies, authorities, and forums.
- Ensure compliance, safety, and quality standards across operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Overall leadership of HDP programme; budget and staff management.
- Strategic planning, coordination, and nationalization of roles.
- Proposal development, fundraising, and donor relations.
- Oversight of operations, including HR, procurement, and compliance.
- Ensure safety, impact monitoring, and quality reporting.
Required Qualifications
- Min. 5 years' experience in Mine Action, Peacebuilding, or conflict management.
- Degree in conflict/development studies or related field.
- Strong project management, strategic planning, and staff capacity building skills.
- Fluent in English; experienced in donor engagement and coordination.
Desirable
- Female candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
- Prior experience in South Sudan or similar contexts.
- Background in data analysis, conflict sensitivity, and training delivery
Working at DRC
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DRC as an employer
Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world - and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 30 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of over 6000 employees. We pride ourselves on our:
- Professionalism, impact & expertise
- Humanitarian approach & the work we do
- Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
- Culture, values & strong leadership
- Fair compensation & continuous development
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.