Tender & Business Development Coordinator

About the Position

Tender & Business Development Coordinator

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Tender & Business Development Coordinator to join our Commercial Contracts team.

About the Team

DRC’s Commercial Contracts team provides expert oversight and hands-on support to country operations in bidding for, managing, and implementing commercial contracts. The team identifies and pursues new opportunities, supports high-quality proposal development and delivery, and ensures compliance across the portfolio.

This work plays a critical role in generating unrestricted funding that enables innovation and long-term investments in DRC’s mission: to assist refugees and displaced people worldwide, protect their rights, and support them in building a better future.

Responsibilities

Proposal Coordination and Development

• Lead and coordinate end-to-end proposal development processes
• Develop timelines, allocate roles, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality submissions
• Coordinate inputs from internal teams and external partners
• Edit, review, and strengthen technical and narrative contributions
• Support budget preparation in collaboration with finance teams
• Facilitate internal review and quality assurance processes
• Support consortium development when relevant
• Lead debriefs and capture lessons learned after submissions

Business Development Support

• Support identification, assessment, and tracking of new commercial opportunities
• Contribute to positioning and pre-bid engagement efforts
• Maintain and improve systems and tools supporting business development, including:
  • Project references
  • Capacity statements
  • CVs and expert rosters

Requirements

Required

• Relevant academic degree (e.g. international development, communications, business or similar)
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong writing, editing, and analytical skills
• Good understanding of international development donors’/institutions’ tendering and bid processes
• Understanding of how bids are evaluated
• Strong organisational and coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• High integrity and commitment to DRC’s values and mission

Desirable

• Fluency in written and spoken French
• Previous experience from a similar position

We Offer

• A flexible and supportive working environment
• A collaborative, high-performing team
• A meaningful role in a mission-driven organisation with global impact
• The opportunity to directly shape and strengthen DRC’s commercial contracting capacity

About You

We are looking for a structured, proactive, and analytical professional who combines strong coordination skills with attention to detail and high-quality writing, and who thrives in deadline-driven environments.

You likely have 1–5 years of experience in proposal coordination, tendering, or business development from the NGO or private sector.

About the Company

Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

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: 22 July 2026

For more information about the Danish Refugee Council, please visit our website drc.ngo.

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