The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 35 countries throughout the world. DRC fulfils its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities in the conflict areas of the world; and by advocating on behalf of conflict-affected populations internationally, and in Denmark, on the basis of humanitarian principles and the Human Rights Declaration. We understand "durable solutions" as any means by which the situation of refugees can be permanently and satisfactorily resolved, enabling them to live normal lives. Durable solutions can be voluntary repatriation, local integration or resettlement. In Denmark, DRC assists refugees in all aspects of integration as well as asylum procedures. Internationally, DRC actively participates in supporting the protection of refugees, and promoting durable solutions for conflict-affected populations.

Overall purpose of the role: The Consortium Manager as head of the Consortium Management Unit (CMU) provides strategic coordination of the three consortium partners (Danish Refugee Council, Welthungerhilfe and Mixed Migration Centre) acting as liaison between the Steering Committee and the implementing organizations. While not directly managing implementing program staff, the Consortium Manager is responsible for coordination of approaches for impactful and efficient programmes. The Consortium Manager also serves as the main focal person for the donor.

Overall purpose of the role: The Consortium Manager as head of the Consortium Management Unit (CMU) provides strategic coordination of the three consortium partners (Danish Refugee Council, Welthungerhilfe and Mixed Migration Centre) acting as liaison between the Steering Committee and the implementing organizations. While not directly managing implementing program staff, the Consortium Manager is responsible for coordination of approaches for impactful and efficient programmes. The Consortium Manager also serves as the main focal person for the donor.  

Responsibilities:

Representation

• Protect and promote the vision, mission and interests of consortium partners towards external stakeholders;
• Represent the consortium toward the donor(s) and government authorities and therefore communicate with the donor(s) and government authorities;

Internal Coordination

• Effectively manage partnerships between the different parties of the consortium to ensure smooth collaboration;
• Ensure regular and open/transparent communication between consortium partners;
• Regularly communicate with consortium Country Directors on project activities;
• Convene and chair regular (e.g. monthly, quarterly) consortium steering committee meetings to discuss programme and financial issues, disseminate minutes and follow up on action points;

Project Quality Control

• Conduct periodic field visits to validate progress reports, identify problems and issues to address during Consortium Management Team meetings and make recommendations for improvement;
• Ensure the project progress is effectively monitored through regular data collection, analysis of indicators and activities and documented with proper sources of verification;

Grant Management

• Ensure that contractual obligations are met in terms of project deliverables;
• Ensure the activities are implemented according to the approved donor and partnership agreement;
• Ensure that donor rules and procedures are understood and respected by all parties, sharing information and conducting training if required on proposed systems and processes for consortium management;

Experience and technical competencies:

• At least 4 years of experience in project implementation, preferably in an international context;
• Previous experience managing a project with multiple implementing partners;
• Excellent communication and report writing skills in English;
• Very good human rights/protection knowledge and solid knowledge of international refugee law;
• Experience with a range of donors, with specific experience and knowledge of DFID;

Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)

• Preferably a Master degree (Bachelor degree as a minimum) in international development, project management, social work or other relevant field from a recognized institution; studies related to migration would be of particular interest.

Languages: (indicate fluency level)

• Excellent communication and report writing skills in English;
• Skills in Arabic an advantage;