Grants and Partnership Coordinator

 

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation.

 

Overall purpose of the role:

The Grants and Partnerships Coordinator is responsible for ensuring quality grants management and partnership processes throughout the project cycle, providing tools, guidance and coordination of the unit activities for the Iraq-Jordan country office, working in close collaboration with the programme and support teams in both countries. This includes overseeing reporting, donor compliance, alignment with DRC’s Project Cycle Management guidelines, and ensuring partner mapping, selection, vetting and additional assessment are conducted as per DRC policies and guidance. The Grants and Partnerships Coordinator also leads on new business developement initiatives as agreed with the HOP and the CD, and ensures technical supervision of the Specialists and Officers in the Grants and Partnerships team.

 

About job:

The individual will report directly to the Head of Programme. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

 

•  Project Development and Coordination
  • Coordinate the development of concept notes and proposals in collaboration with technical coordinators, field staff, operations staff, and DRC HQ colleagues, ensuring alignment with DRC and donor strategies, priorities and requirements and DRC’s programme handbook guidelines.
  • Facilitate communication across departments (program, MEAL, finance, safety, logistics and procurement, and human resources) in drafting of proposals and budgets.
  • Ensure that kick-off, monthly PPMs and close-out meetings are held in a regular and timely manner to monitor project implementation and spending, ensure donor compliance, and identify and apply lessons learned.
  • Lead on grants management processes including modification requests
  • Support with the coordination and grants management of partnerships and consortia engagement
  • Support the HoP as needed in coordination of donor and TPM visits in collaboration with the team
  • Conduct visits to field locations as needed to monitor programme progress and ensure coherence with donor expectations and compliance requirements

 

•  Resource Mobilization 
  • Maintain up-to-date information on donor strategies, priorities and funding opportunities through the Donor Engagement Tracking Tools.
  • Support the CD, HOP and global NBD Advisor in planning for new business development initiatives, and lead the development of relevant materials (updating capacity statements, fact sheets, etc.)

 

•  People Management
  • Support the recruitment of dedicated Partnerships and Grants staff as needed
  • Support the HoP in managing the partnerships and grants staff by providing technical support to the Specialists and Officers, including regular feedback, capacity building and guidance as necessary, as well as provide technical inputs to the formal performance management according to DRC systems.

 

•  Reporting and Record Keeping
  • Oversee internal and external reporting, ensuring high-quality and timely reports meeting donor and DRC requirements
  • Support the development of project management tools for use by senior management for decision making, including consolidating regular internal programme progress reports based on input from programme managers and reporting on key programme highlights/issues.
  • Maintain the grants and report tracking system, including regular updating within DRC’s Grants Management System within Dynamics, to ensure all grant files are organized, up to date and well managed for planning and preparation of donor reports and project monitoring.
  • Ensure the relevant departments have adequate knowledge of and comply with donor requirements in terms of budget, asset and grants management.

 

• Partnerships Coordination
  • Support the HoP in the development and rollout of the partnership/localization strategy
  • Oversee the development/adaptation of partnership management tools, guidelines, and other resources as needed to effectively manage partnerships.
  • Improve partnership practices by periodically assessing DRC Jordan and Iraq partnership management approach considering both DRC and partners’ perspectives, capture lessons learned and best practices and make recommendations for improvement. 
  • Responsible for ensuring partnership assessments and ensuring technical coordinators/support units are aware of tools and processes
  • Ensure SGAs are drafted, monitored, and followed up on a regular basis
  • Ensure that capacity-building activities for partners are conducted as needed/relevant, including training workshops and one-on-one mentoring of key partner staff on donor rules and regulations, reporting, grants management, and other relevant areas as needed.
  • Develop and strengthen relationships with local partners and DRC colleagues in order to maintain trust in DRC’s professional standard and quality of work among all stakeholders.

 

 

About you

 

To be successful in this role we expect that you possess the following:

• Master’s degree in relevant field is preferred
• At least three years of experience in a similar position that includes proposal development, reporting and grants management and partnership management.
• Knowledge of key institutional donor regulations, procedures and requirements.
• Proven ability to develop winning proposals for public and private-sector donors.
• Strong networking, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, with ability to determine priorities and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing tasks and manage well under pressure
• Ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team player.
• High-level knowledge and practice with Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to work with extremely tight deadlines and managing multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic is required.

 

Desirable

• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective and working relations with local staff and other stakeholders;
• Previous experience in staff supervision

 

 

 

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ 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 act in line with DRC’s vision and values. 

 

 

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.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. DRC reserves the right of conducting tests and interviews before the closing date, and can close the advertisement earlier in case of finding a suitable candidate.

 

Location: Amman.

Closing date for applications: 30-06-2026.

 

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

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