DCA is seeking a committed and experienced Senior Programme Coordinator to coordinate the delivery of our Emergency Assistance Programme. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to one of the world’s most complex and challenging humanitarian contexts. The Senior Programme Coordinator will be responsible for the field-level coordination and quality delivery of day-to-day programme activities. You will be working closely with DCA’s Emergency Assistance Team
local partners
and stakeholders
to ensure timely and accountable implementation aligned with DCA standards and donor requirements. As the Senior Programme Coordinator
you will take on a pivotal role in transforming the lives of vulnerable communities impacted by natural and non-natural hazards such climatic shocks and conflict. This position is field-based in a complex
hard-to-reach environment significantly affected by conflict and displacement
Your contribution is appreciated
and your key responsibilities will be: Coordinate the implementation of emergency assistance activities
ensuring quality
relevance
and accountability in a volatile and dynamic operating context. Support programme planning
reporting
and monitoring by facilitating timely submissions of internal and donor reports and ensuring alignment with MEAL frameworks. Collaborate with local authorities
community leaders
and other stakeholders to ensure that programme activities respond to community needs and changing humanitarian realities. Participate in sectoral coordination forums and joint assessments
representing DCA’s field-level operations and contributing to shared humanitarian planning. Support the development and updating of joint work plans
distribution schedules
and partner implementation plans. Coordinate and lead capacity-building activities for programme staff and partners
including mentoring and training on results-based management
reporting tools
and accountability standards. Ensure that cross-cutting issues such as gender
protection
and accountability to affected populations are integrated into all programme components. Conduct regular context analysis and field monitoring visits
providing input to programme adaptation and strategic direction. As a person we expect that you resonate with our purpose and we imagine your profile include: Coordination: Minimum 3 years of proven leadership in humanitarian and development related programming in insecure and remote environments
focusing on results-based management. Programme Expertise: Demonstrated experience coordinating programme activities at field level
preferably within cash-based
Food security & Livelihoods and protection programming. Partnership and collaboration: Knowledge and experience in partnership-based approach to programme management as well as coordination and working closely with other humanitarian agencies in remote and sensitive hard to reach locations. Networking: Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with stakeholders. Adaptability: Resilient and comfortable working in volatile and multicultural environments. Education & Language: Relevant Bachelors’ degree; fluency in English required. Travel: As this position is field-based in a complex
hard-to-reach environment significantly affected by conflict and displacement you need to be willing to travel to support field operations.