Global Emergency Advisor

About the Position

Global Emergency Advisor

The Emergency Unit, part of the Strategy, Programme and Learning Department in HQ, leads DRC’s approach to emergency preparedness and response. The Global Emergency Advisor will strengthen and support the implementation of DRC’s emergency response through the roll-out and adaptation of new global policy, guidelines, and tools, direct support to country offices, capacity development, and technical thought leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level strategic support, advice, and monitoring of emergency operations and preparedness within DRC country programs.
• Support the adaptation of policy, guidelines, and tools, contributing to DRC’s emergency response framework and programming handbooks.
• Support alignment with DRC core sectors and response framework in emergency activities, processes, tools, and protocols.
• Lead thematic initiatives to develop policy, guidance, and tools on relevant preparedness, emergency, and humanitarian programming topics.
• Support global organizational preparedness actions including capacity development and mobilization and allocation of resources.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of experience designing or implementing emergency programming at the response or country level.
• Experience within the international humanitarian sector, covering both implementation and strategic/management roles at the country level.
• Previous experience at an NGO HQ or Regional office level is advantageous.
• Experience with DRC core sectors.
• Experience operating within an INGO with experience engaging with equitable partnerships in a humanitarian context.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and lead processes that include multiple stakeholders and interests.
• Strong understanding and application of humanitarian principles and core humanitarian standards.
• Excellent communication skills and intercultural competencies.
• Spanish speaking highly desirable, French and Arabic also.

We Offer

• Contract length: 1 year
• Workplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
• Start date: Earliest possible
• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the agreement between DRC and AC at “fuldmægtig” level. This is a national position for which local terms and conditions apply.

Application Process

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV in English. Closing date for applications: 16 July 2026. Due to the urgency in filling this role, we will conduct interviews on a rolling basis.

About the Company

Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Founded in 1956, DRC is Denmark’s largest and a leading international NGO. We protect, advocate, and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities in over 30 countries. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and ensuring a 50% balance of men and women in management roles.

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.