Grants and Partnership Officer

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation.

DRC is looking to hire a Grants and Partnerships Officer to map new and existing partners., assessing partner’s operational and programmatic capacity, support programme units in the implementation of partner capacity building plans, support in the monitoring of partners’ project implementation, and ensure timely submission of partner reports.

Additionally, whilst partnerships will be the key focus, the Grants and Partnerships Officer will support with donor reporting to ensure high-quality, accurate, and timely narrative and financial reports, updating and managing DRC's grants information systems. The role may involve supporting the Grants and Partnerships Coordinator in developing project proposals, managing donor relations, and ensuring adherence to donor guidelines and DRC standards

About the job

The individual will report directly to the Head of Programme. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Partnerships (90%)

• Support field staff in the accurate and timely mapping of organisations in DRC’s areas of operation
• Contribute to the design, planning and monitoring of all partners’ projects as requested
• Develop and maintain a folder of soft and hard copies of all partnerships documents
• Responsible for the accurate assessment of potential partners
• Develop, review and build on internal DRC capacity building modules
• Support in the proper implementation of partners’ capacity building plans
• Liase with the support team on the partners’ procurement and financial requirements
• Revise the translation of partnership documents as needed
• Support in drafting sub-grant agreements, MoUs, reporting templates and annexes.
• Support in the planning and design of partner kick-off meetings
• Support the Partnerships Coordinator in monitoring visits to partners field offices/areas of operation to identify challenges and elaborate solutions
• Ensuring that a positive and mutually respectful relationship is maintained as all times bewteen DRC and partners and addressing any issues as they arise.
• Deputizing for Partnerships Coordinator as required.

Grants (10%)

• Support with the organization and co-faciliation of all Grant Kick-Off, Review and Closure Meetings with field teams and other relevant staff
• Advise DRC programme and finance team members on appropriate action for grant related challenges and coordinate with DRC senior staff in decision making
• Regularly liaise with donor focal points in a professional and competent manor
• Support with the drafting, editing and finalization of donor reports
• Attend grant review meetings

About you

To be successful in this role we expect that you possess the following:

• Undergraduate degree in international relief and development, social sciences, statistics/research methods, management or related relevant field.
• 3-5 years of experience in international organizations and humanitarian settings, specifically in capacity building, grants and reporting. Skills and experience in managing and coordinating with multiple partners concurrently is highly regarded;
• Fluency in Arabic and English
• Experience in operational capacity building of CBOs (desired)
• Strong level of computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel and Power point);
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility;
• Experience in using tools, manuals, training modules and plans for the purpose of capacity building and project management;
• Comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well;
• Flexibility in working overtime when needed
• Flexibility in frequent traveling to national field locations
• Developing capacity building plans (desired)

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: 

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. 

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. 

Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values. 

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.

Location: Amman

Closing date for applications: 03-01-2026

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.

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