Chief of Party

About the Position

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is currently looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join our dynamic team as Chief of Party.

The overall purpose of the role:

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is seeking a Chief of Party for the FCDO-funded consortium of five partners. The consortium aims to provide area-based assistance supporting full recovery and graduation of the people of concern. He/she will be responsible for leading the Consortium Management Unit (CMU), coordination and overseeing of the quality and progress of the implementation of the consortium, coordination and fulfillment of the governance structure, cooperative and constructive coordination with government authorities at national and regional level, donor and stakeholders, and external representation of the consortium based on agreement with the partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the implementation and consolidation of an anticipated multi-year intervention and coordinate all partners and their efforts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact to the donor, as well as public, private and non-government stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contract, including financial tracking and oversight of partner budgets, finance, administration and reporting to donor; approve program expenditures, budget adjustments, and cost modification requests to donors; promote, uphold and model a commitment to the efficient use of agency and donor resources.
• Ensure the project is designed and implemented to meet donor expectations in terms of timely and quality results and budget, including strategies for phase out and sustainability; coordination between program and operations leads; DRC program quality standards are adhering to the Project Cycle Management (PCM) and MEAL policy and procedures.

Management of the Governance

• Effectively lead and manage the Consortium Management Unit (CMU); manage team dynamics and staff well-being; provide coaching and mentoring; strategically tailor individual development plans and complete performance assessments for direct reports; oversee the development of staffing plans and the recruitment process of staff.
• Chair the Steering Committee and regularly give updates on important developments.
• Lead on effective governance of the consortium and ensure alignment with the governance structure.
• Manage budgets and interventions of various donors, while maintaining excellent donor relations.
• Manage the projects/contributions/involvement of the consortium partners.

Information Management

• Gather and disseminate existing data, information, legislation, policies and conventions, reports, best practice and working methods available in the region to assist relevant actors (NGOs, communities, CSOs, government entities etc.) in planning their work.
• Manage the analysis of data, strategies, advocacy efforts, production, and dissemination of quality reports.
• Coordinate and manage advocacy initiatives on areas of relevance and interest, as approved by the Steering Committee.

Advocacy, Networking and Coordination

• In collaboration with partners and relevant actors, facilitate and coordinate regular consultations/ workshops and conferences/meetings, to identify areas for tools development.
• Lead on the development of a policy and advocacy strategy and coordination of information campaigns.
• Lead on targeted advocacy and policy campaigns aligned with programme design.
• Support existing forums and members to engage with governmental and inter-governmental actors.
• Offer analyses and resources to support international and inter-regional conferences, workshops and debates as well as training programmes, all to add value to the relevant sector.

Localisation

• Lead on the development of the governance structure and disbursement scheme strategy of the Localisation Acceleration Fund.
• Lead on and maintain updated stakeholder mapping and engagement plan, including CSOs, NGO, government, and the private sector.
• Lead on the localisation strategy of the consortium. Ensure plans are in place and milestones met.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Political science, International Development, Economics or another relevant field.
• Experience in multi-stakeholder consortium management and coordination: ability to effectively guide consortium partners.
• Experience in localisation and strengthening of local capacities.
• Experience in refugee response in Uganda.
• High proficiency in programme cycle management.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with senior representatives of INGO and government structures and to represent the consortium at national level fora.
• High level of sensitivity in mainstreaming gender issues in programming as well as understanding the role of inclusion and protection in equitable service delivery.
• Strong experience of financial management and donor compliance processes.
• Good understanding of monitoring, evaluation and learning
• Highly organized individual with strong planning skills
• Excellent verbal and written English.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of national languages is an asset

We Offer

• Contract length: 32 Months
• Band: Management Band E2
• Work location: Arua or Kampala depending on project scope
• Start date: September 2026
• Reports to: Country Director
• Direct Reports: Consortium Grants Specialist, Consortium MEAL Coordinator, Consortium Finance Coordinator

About the Company

Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world - and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 30 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.

By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of over 6,000 employees. We pride ourselves on our:

• Professionalism, impact & expertise
• Humanitarian approach & the work we do
• Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
• Culture, values & strong leadership
• Fair compensation & continuous development

DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

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: 20th July 2026

DRC does not solicit money for any part of its recruitment process. All recruitment is merit-based and follows HR best practices that are globally acceptable. Henceforth, should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.

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