Location : Yangon with travels to Cox’s Bazar

Report to : Country Director

Overall Purpose of the Role:

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world’s leading NGOs with a focus on responding to displacement. have been working in Myanmar since 2008 and in Bangladesh since 2013. The Head of Programme (Myanmar and Bangladesh) is responsible programme strategy and oversight in both countries. The HoP will promote synergy and joint positioning on displacement, in and from Myanmar. The position will be based in Yangon with travels to both country operational areas.

As part of the Senior Management Team and working closely with the Country Director, this role guides the overall programme strategy, technical guidance, fundraising and quality assurances.

Responsibilities:

Programme Strategy, Management & Development

  • Lead on developing programme strategy aligned with contextual changes at area level
  • Roll out country strategy and support area level programme strategy development
  • Oversee effective, efficient and timely implementation of all projects according to agreed contracts, budgets, policies and in accordance with specific donor requirements.
  • Foster synergies between programme Areas and supporting integrated approaches where applicable.
  • Support the Country Director to ensure effective coordination and visibility of the implementation of the projects with all humanitarian and development actors and in advocacy at all levels.

Fundraising, Grant and External Relations

  • Along with Grants and Programme Quality Manager, ensure clear fundraising strategy and plan are in place
  • Manage delivery of all concept notes, proposals, modifications and donor reports in coordination with other departments and in line with DRC HQ/Region and donor requirements.
  • Lead strategic direction of proposals, and quality assure deliverables ahead of timely submission.
  • Facilitate accurate and detailed budgeting to make sure timely and coherent budget preparation for all new proposals and budget revisions.
  • Ensure appropriate, compliant and targeted external communications to raise the profile of DRC and ensure strong visibility of programming, assuring reputation and supporting fundraising.

Programme Implementation & Coordination

  • Collaborate closely with Area Managers and ensure supporting programmatic technical needs.
  • Support the technical teams to provide strategic, timely, proactive and appropriate technical support to programme implementation and ensuring consistent and standard quality across all projects.

Programme Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning

  • Support the MEAL team to institutionalise strong monitoring, tracking and reporting systems that generate meaningful lessons learning, evidence of impact and provide data for effective programmatic decision making.
  • Ensure that all projects have sound monitoring frameworks, they contribute to measuring impact and are in line with DRC’s country strategic plan.
  • Ensure quality programming by contributing to the development of M&E tools and indicators and other quality improvement initiatives.
  • Promote learning and knowledge management within the country programme.

Programme Staff Management & Capacity Building

  • Continue the development of a technically excellent team in accordance with programmatic and country-level strategies. Develop overall staff competence through leadership, training, and coaching of key technical and management programme staff.
  • Collaborate closely with the Head of Support Services to ensure a holistic approach to staff support, budget development, internal process and policy development, and a one-team approach to programme implementation. 

Donor Liaison, Partnerships & Representation

  • Along with the Country Director and Area Manager, ensure DRC is well represented to existing and potential donors, partners, UN agencies and all other relevant stakeholders.
  • Cultivate key relationships that enhance DRC’s visibility and credibility as an implementing and strategic partner amongst all agencies.
  • Drive forward DRC’s nationalization strategy, ensuring due diligence is carried out to identify appropriate future partners and consortium members.
  • Ensure Localization strategy is in place and action plan is followed through

Experience and technical competencies:

  • Degree in relevant subject e.g. Social Sciences, International Development, or equivalent work experience
  • At least 7 years’ experience in managing complex programme operations in humanitarian or development contexts, including 3 years in senior management.
  • Experience working in complex operating environments, including in conflict-affected environments.
  • Demonstrated experience and skills in proposal development, budget development, programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
  • Ability to think and work strategically and creatively, with attention to detail and experience in troubleshooting and problem solving in complex settings.
  • Proven leadership skills and competence in people management and leading by example.
  • Proven experience in effectively coordinating with national governments, and international, and national NGO partners.
  • Proven experience in managing a diverse programme portfolio and comprehensive budget oversight.
  • Full professional proficiency in English is required. 

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master  DRC’s core competencies :

  • Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
  • Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
  • Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
  • Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
  • Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting 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.

Conditions

Contract: DRC will offer the successful applicant a DRC’s Regular contract including 3-month probation period. Renewable depends on both funding and performance. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment. The position is in Employment Band E management.

Application and CV

Interested? Click here to apply. Please send your application, in English, no later than 30 Sep 2026.

CV only applications will not be considered.

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