Jobs at Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Purpose

• The Consortium Information Management (IM) Specialist will support the Consortium Management Unit (CMU) in establishing and managing a centralized, interoperable information management system to support coordination, reporting, and data sharing across consortium partners.
• The position will oversee the ActivityInfo platform as the primary information management system for the consortium, ensuring harmonized data collection, partner reporting, beneficiary tracking, and operational dashboards across partners implementing Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA), protection, and WASH activities.
• The IM Specialist will ensure data quality, deduplication, timely reporting, and evidence-based analysis to strengthen humanitarian response coordination and support donor reporting requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities
ActivityInfo System Management (Primary IM Platform):

• Lead the design, configuration, and management of the ActivityInfo platform as the primary consortium Information Management system.
• Develop and maintain ActivityInfo databases, reporting forms, and indicators aligned with consortium logframes and donor reporting requirements.
• Ensure harmonized data entry, reporting templates, and indicators across consortium partners.
• Design, maintain, and adapt advanced scripts for automated scoring of partners’ registration assessments in line with the consortium’s Vulnerability Assessment Framework
• Manage user access, permissions, and system administration within ActivityInfo.
• Develop automated dashboards and reporting tools within ActivityInfo to support operational decision-making.

Consortium Information Management:

• Support the implementation of a centralized information management platform enabling data sharing and coordination across partners.
• Maintain consortium databases and ensure secure and structured data storage.
• Ensure deduplication mechanisms across partners.
• Facilitate interoperability between ActivityInfo and other partner data systems where relevant.

Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) Data Management:

• Develop rapid data collection and reporting tools within ActivityInfo for RRM responses.
• Ensure timely data reporting during emergency responses.
• Produce rapid situation reports and response dashboards following emergency alerts.

Partner Reporting and Coordination:

• Serve as the Information Management focal point for consortium partners.
• Provide technical support to partners on ActivityInfo data entry, reporting, and data quality standards.
• Consolidate partner data into consortium dashboards, operational updates, and donor reports.
• Support preparation of ECHO reports and consortium performance monitoring.

Information Products and Visualization

• Produce visual information products including:
  • Dashboards
  • Infographics
  • Maps
  • Analytical briefs
  • Ensure information products support strategic decision-making and coordination mechanisms.

Capacity Building:

• Provide training to consortium partners on:
  • ActivityInfo system use
  • Data collection tools
  • Information management standards
  • Data quality assurance
• Strengthen partner capacity in data analysis, reporting, and visualization.

Data Protection and Compliance:

• Ensure ActivityInfo systems comply with:
  • Data protection policies
  • GDPR and IASC data protection guidelines
  • Donor requirements
• Support implementation of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) where required.
• Ensure responsible data sharing and informed consent practices.

Experience and technical competencies (include years of experience):
Qualifications and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in information management, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Information Systems, GIS, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience in Information Management or data management within humanitarian programs.
• Relevant professional experience in information management, data management, or MEAL systems in humanitarian or development programs may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Solid experience in designing and running scripts using software such as Python, R, Java, or C++
• Demonstrated experience working with multi-partner or consortium projects is an advantage.
• Experience supporting cash and voucher assistance (CVA) programs or large-scale humanitarian responses is desirable.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong experience in ActivityInfo system administration, configuration, and database management.
• Experience with digital data collection tools such as KoboToolbox, ODK, Survey CTO, or similar platforms.
• Strong skills in data management, cleaning, validation, and consolidation of large datasets.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and statistical analysis programs such as SPSS, STATA, or R
• Solid level of designing and troubleshooting scripts for vulnerability assessments of complex interventions
• Experience developing operational dashboards and reporting systems for program monitoring.
• Knowledge of data management and deduplication systems.
• Familiarity with information management systems used in humanitarian coordination and consortium reporting.
• Understanding of data protection standards, responsible data management, and confidentiality protocols.
• Ability to maintain structured databases and ensure data accuracy and consistency across partners.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple datasets and reporting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to support non-technical users in using information systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with MEAL teams, program teams, and partner organizations.

Additional Technical Assets (Desirable):

• Experience with GIS tools such as QGIS or ArcGIS.
• Familiarity with humanitarian coordination data systems and reporting platforms.
• Experience supporting Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) data management or emergency response monitoring systems.

Languages:

• English
• Ability to speak the common local languages including Hausa, Kanuri, and Fulani an advantage

Key stakeholders: (internal and external)
Internal:

• Consortium Coordinator
• MEAL teams
• Programme Managers
• Cash and Food Security Advisors

External:

• Consortium partners (DRC, SI, IMPACT, national NGOs)
• Cash Working Group
• Humanitarian coordination structures
• Donors and external stakeholders

General regulations:

• The employee shall follow DRC instructions on safety, confidentiality, and ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and the Humanitarian Accountability Framework
• Employee should not engage in any other paid activity during the DRC contract period without prior authorization.
• Employee should not engage in any activity that could harm DRC.
• Employee should not give interviews to the media or publish project-related photos or other material without prior authorization.
• Employee shall return all borrowed equipment for the project to DRC after the end of the contract period or upon request.
• Employee shall respect beneficiaries and partners rights and dignity.

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Purpose 

• The Consortium Grants and Communications Coordinator supports the effective management, coordination, and visibility of the Cash and Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) Consortium in Nigeria.
• The role ensures high-quality grants management, donor compliance, and coordinated external communication across consortium partners.
• Working within the Consortium Management Unit, the position contributes to the strategic oversight of donor reporting, proposal development, partner coordination, and consortium-wide visibility and communication efforts in line with donor requirements and DRC procedures. 
• The role supports the development of consistent consortium messaging, documents programme achievements and impact, and coordinates communication products that highlight humanitarian needs and the consortium’s response, ensuring full compliance with donor visibility and communication requirements. 

Duties and Responsibilities 
Consortium Grants Management:

• Ensure compliance with donor regulations, consortium agreements, and DRC internal procedures throughout the Cash and RRM Consortium project. 
• Coordinate donor reporting processes by compiling, editing, and quality-controlling narrative reports from consortium partners to ensure timely and high-quality submissions. 
• Maintain the consortium grants tracker and documentation system, ensuring all key contractual documents, reports, and amendments are properly archived. 
• Support the preparation and review of sub-grant agreements, MoUs, and partnership documentation between consortium members. 
• Support the organization of key grant management meetings including grant kick-off, review, and close-out meetings with consortium partners. 
• Liaise with partners to ensure alignment between workplans, budgets, and implementation progress. 

Proposal Development and Donor Engagement:

• Support the development of high-quality consortium proposals (Modification Requests or other), including narratives, logframes, budgets, and annexes in coordination with technical teams and partners. 
• Support the preparation of donor briefings, capacity statements, presentations, and concept notes related to consortium activities. 
• Coordinate inputs from partners during proposal development to ensure coherent and consistent submissions. 

Consortium Communication and Visibility:

• Develop and coordinate the implementation of a consortium-wide communication and visibility plan, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and alignment with consortium messaging. 
• Support the production of communication products highlighting programme impact, including: 
  • human-interest stories and case studies 
  • photos and visual documentation 
  • short videos and multimedia content 
  • programme factsheets and advocacy briefs 
• Take part in the contracting process of consultants to deliver certain outputs of the communication and visibility plan. 
• Coordinate communication outputs across consortium partners to ensure consistent messaging and branding. 
• Facilitate joint communication initiatives such as press releases, social media campaigns, and public communication events highlighting consortium achievements and donor contributions. 
• Ensure that all communication materials respect donor visibility requirements and security considerations, including the appropriate use of logos and acknowledgements. 
• Maintain a repository of communication materials including photos, videos, publications, and media coverage. 

Information Management and Knowledge Sharing:

• Support the consolidation and dissemination of key programme information, lessons learned, and best practices from consortium activities. 
• Ensure documentation of consortium achievements, success stories, and innovations to support learning and advocacy efforts. 

Requirements
Education:

• Master’s Degree in International Development, Political Science, Communications, Humanitarian Studies, or another relevant field. 

Languages:  

• Full professional proficiency in English.

Key stakeholders: (internal and external) :

• CMU 
• DRC HQ Grants Management Unit 
• Grants and communication focal points in partner organizations 
• Donors.

General regulations:

• The employee shall follow DRC instructions on safety, confidentiality, and ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and the Humanitarian Accountability Framework 
• Employee should not engage in any other paid activity during the DRC contract period without prior authorization. 
• Employee should not engage in any activity that could harm DRC. 
• Employee should not give interviews to the media or publish project-related photos or other material without prior authorization. 
• Employee shall return all borrowed equipment for the project to DRC after the end of the contract period or upon request. 
• Employee shall respect beneficiaries and partners rights and dignity.  

Experience and technical competencies (include years of experience):  

• 3 - 5 years of relevant professional experience with an NGO in grants management, communications, programme development, or related fields within the humanitarian or development sector. 
• Demonstrated experience in donor reporting and proposal development for institutional donors (e.g., ECHO, EU, FCDO, USAID/BHA, UN agencies). 
• Experience coordinating multi-partner or consortium programmes is an advantage. 
• Strong writing, editing, and analytical skills with experience producing high-quality reports and communication materials. 
• Knowledge of donor visibility and communication requirements. 
• Ability to coordinate inputs from multiple stakeholders and work effectively in a complex operational environment. 
• Full professional proficiency in English. 

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Purpose

• The WASH officer is responsible for coordinating and implementing WASH and Civil infrastructure projects in the field in line with cluster standards and organizational guidelines.
• This role involves working closely with affected communities, local authorities, and partner organizations to design, plan, and manage WASH and Civil infrastructure interventions that meet the needs of displaced populations and ensure their safety and comfort.
• Undertaking technical and practical operational tasks to ensure smooth, safe and efficient operation of Shelter and Settlement activities in accordance with laid down procedures.
• To this end, the WASH officer will liaise with DRC staff across departments to ensure compliance with DRC WASH SOPs and the maintenance of SOP-compliant records during programming as directed by the WASH Team Leader.
• Additionally, the role of the WASH officer is to ensure the development and implementation of an efficient, accountable, durable solution and measurable WASH and Civil infrastructure program in the areas where DRC is operational and within the geographical area of responsibility.

Duties and Responsibilities
General Programming & Operations:

• Carrying out WASH and Civil infrastructure needs assessment for returnees, refugees and IDPs using results in designing intervention measures.
• Carrying out the selection, design, BOQs and construction of WASH and Civil infrastructure solutions in use by DRC and the sector.
• Monitor WASH activities, construction works progress, and schedule following the project plan and take appropriate actions.
• Ensure archiving of WASH logs and procurement records.
• Ensure efficient and Effective program implementation while following the work plan. 
• Participate in preparing and Providing Inputs monthly/quarterly/annual highlights/ reports
• Mobilization of beneficiary communities to maintain the established WASH and Civil infrastructure resources.
• Training and Capacity building of existing  or new water committee
• Provide technical and programmatic leadership for community-based mechanisms in operational areas as needed.
• Based in the field to ensure WASH tasks are going on as planned and mentoring - through technical backstopping and training of duty bearers.

Coordination and representation:

• Collaborate with relevant Internal and External technical experts on issues related to WASH and Civil infrastructure.
• Represent DRC at WASH meetings and other relevant technical coordination meetings at the field level if needed.
• Ensure integration and support of WASH and Civil infrastructure activities with other DRC sectors.
• Coordinate with WASH, RRM, and Shelter counterparts in other locations in the implementation of commonly funded projects.
• Ensure good representation and reputation of the WASH sector at all levels.
• Actively participate in internal and field coordination meetings.

Project Development:

• Assist in developing project plans and budgets for funding
• Assist in the development of the projects’ M&E tools
• Assist in the management of WASH project grants through PR and PO tracking
• Monitor and Evaluate WASH and Civil infrastructure Projects in the field level
• Ensure quality control during the implementation of WASH activities in accordance with Sphere and National standards.
• Prepare WaSH weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports to relevant authorities as per need.

Logistics / Finance:

• Support the line Manager to monitor financial commitments and expenditures against budgets and provide timely feedback on budget follow-ups.
• Support in initiating procurements and ensure their execution.
• Assist the line manager to ensure distribution plans are prepared and shared with relevant support units.
• Contribute to grants management of all WASH projects through management of day-to-day project expenditures with line manager.
• Assist the WASH/Shelter  Coordinator in developing a procurement plan at the start of the project cycle to forecast procurement needs.
• Under delegation from the WASH/Shelter  Coordinator, coordinate with the supply chain to facilitate procurement of supplies and services
• Support in ensuring adequate stock of critical supplies at all times, particularly factoring in seasonal access limitations (wet season).

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Support in developing and implementing the project monitoring and evaluation plan, and timely submission of reports and other document requirements.
• Provide feedback on project implementation modality, assist in achieving maximum efficiency in project delivery, and inform the development/update of DRC’s WASH/Shelter  strategy in Nigeria.
• Support in developing appropriate WASH tools and ensure their implementation.

Experience and technical competencies
Education (include certificates, licenses etc.):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil / Water Engineering or Architecture from a recognized institution.
• Desirable: Degree in Engineering or equivalent field with relevant work experiences

Essential:

• At least 3 years’ experience in the implementation and evaluation of WASH and Civil Infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of WASH, Civil Infrastructure Approaches and SHERE Standard
• Good IT skills (especially MS Office).
• Basic in AutoCAD or suitable design software.
• Knowledge of Sokoto and Northwest Humanitarian context

Desirable:

• Project Planning and Management is an added advantage
• Experience working in emergency response with NGOs, preferably in Northwest humanitarian context.
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Fluency in local spoken languages.
• Fluency in Hausa is a requirement.

General Regulations:

• The employee shall follow DRC instructions on safety, confidentiality and ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and the Humanitarian Accountability Framework
• Employee should not engage in any other paid activity during the DRC contract period without prior authorization
• Employee should not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the implementation of any project during the DRC contract period
• Employee should not give interviews to the media or publish project-related photos or other material without prior authorization
• Employee shall return all borrowed equipment for the project to DRC after the end of the contract period or upon request.