Programme Manager

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Programme Manager. 

About the job 

Under the management of the Area/Base Manager, the position coordinates and facilitates activities at the area level, liaising with authorities to support the effective delivery of programming. The role supervises the timely implementation of projects across Tripolitania, ensuring coordination between support services and programme teams. It oversees the implementation of policies and operational activities of a short-term nature within the area of operation. 

The position fosters productive and accountable relationships with beneficiaries, community leaders and representatives, relevant governmental authorities, NGOs, and UN agencies. It also maintains strong relations and close coordination with local authorities, NGOs, and national civil society actors, and is responsible for external representation as designated by the SMT. 

Additionally, the role contributes to needs assessments and identifies opportunities to extend, adapt, or expand DRC programming. 

 
 
Your main duties and responsibilities will be: 

Project Implementation 

• Supervise the timely, quality implementation of the projects across Tripolitania within budget, including programme operations in coordination with support services manager 

• Responsible for ensuring programme management input and update of project management tools 

• Organise and oversee weekly project update and movement meetings 

• Contribute to the development of new programme initiatives as requested by the Area/Base Manager and /or Head of Programme 

• In coordination with the Area Manager, to lead the communication and actions for implementation between support services departments, safety and security department and the project managers/team leaders 

• Ensure compliance with DRC's Code of Conduct through project implementation 

• Support the Programme Coordination and field Team colleagues in proactively identifying areas for collaboration and integrative programming between teams and sectors  

• In close coordination with the DRC’s Safety team, support the safe movement of project teams to implementation sites 

• Accountable for the development of DIPs, including activity work plans, budgets, HR and procurement plans 

• Ensure programme implementation is responsive to communities and partners and remains aligned to DRC and CHS principles and values 

Representation  

• Represent DRC to donors and external actors during programme visits in coordination with Area Manager, HoP and CD. 

• In coordination with the Area Manager, to lead on project kick off meetings with authorities and local stakeholders with support from  

• Responsible for external representation in the absence of Area Manager or international colleagues during periods of remote management. 

Team and People Management 

• People management of direct reports and overall responsibility for all project staff (including recruitment, development, accountability, people planning and performance) 

• Maintain a positive, collaborative and enabling work environment 

Ensure positive staff management, including proactive staff capacity building and ensuring performance reviews are conducted 

About you 

• To be successful in this role we expect you to have a minimum of 5 years' relevant project and/or programme management experience with an international NGO. Moreover, we also expect the following:  

Required  

• A minimum of 3 years of experience of Team management. 

• Practical experience of implementing projects, ideally within the fields of emergency response and development, preferably in a conflict-related context 

• Experience engaging in an organization with multi-sectoral and multi-functional teams 

• Experience in budget management and proposal development. 

• Experience with external representation.  

• Strong diplomatic skills in communicating with stakeholders 

Desirable 

• Prior knowledge of working with DRC and/or International NGO in relevant region will be considered an asset 

• Prior knowledge of cooperation with local partners will be considered an asset 

• All staff are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies 

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 uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. 

We offer 

Contract length: Until 31st December  

Band: MF2 

Designation of Duty Station: Tripoli 

Suggested Start date: 13 September 2025 

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national employees; please refer to our website. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Sonia[email protected]. 

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. 

Closing date for applications: 10 September 2025 

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