Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, we are excited to invite you to join our team as a Grants & Partnership Officer If you are a skilled and motivated professional ready to make a difference, we want you on board! Together, we’ll work to deliver impactful humanitarian solutions in challenging environments.
About the job
Under the supervision of the Programme Development and Quality Manager and in close coordination with the Grants Management Coordinator, Programme Support Unit, Area Managers, and senior staff in South Sudan and DRC HQ, the Grants and Partnership Officer supports strategic partnerships and grant management to enhance DRC’s mission and impact. This includes partnership development, proposal writing, reporting, coordination, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Grants Management (30%)
- Coordinate and support donor, partner, and government reporting by compiling and reviewing high-quality narrative reports.
- Identify and document success stories to showcase program impact.
- Review and support the negotiation of project agreements (e.g., sub-grants, MOUs).
- Support grant lifecycle processes: opening, review, and closure.
- Provide timely responses to internal and external information requests.
- Share grant-related data with the M&E team for effective monitoring.
2. Partnership Development (50%)
- Identify, build, and manage strategic partnerships with NGOs, INGOs, government, private sector, and multilateral agencies.
- Represent DRC at coordination meetings and forums.
- Prepare concept notes, proposals, and partnership frameworks.
- Lead or support partner capacity assessments and manage MOUs and contracts.
- Evaluate partner capacity and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
3. Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation (10%)
- Maintain a partnership database and ensure documentation of all agreements.
- Monitor partnership performance and compliance, contributing to reporting.
4. Capacity Building & Coordination (10%)
- Train and support staff on donor compliance, proposal writing, and partnership engagement.
- Develop fundraising tools, templates, and SOPs.
Qualifications/experience/skills required
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in grants, partnerships, donor reporting, or project management in humanitarian/development settings.
- Experience with international NGOs, or donors more desirable.
- Proven ability to coordinate and support local/national partner organizations.
- Demonstrated understanding of donor compliance requirements and budget monitoring.
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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.