Are you motivated to work in one of the largest humanitarian organisations worldwide and become part of a global organisation with a strong drive for assisting and protecting displaced people and empower them towards a better future?
Do you want to join a dynamic team dedicated to strengthening the role of diaspora organisations in contexts affected by conflict and displacement? Are you interested in the situation in Afghanistan?
Who are we?
The Diaspora Programme is positioned within Danish Refugee Council’s (DRC) Localization Unit. As part of DRC localization efforts, the diasporas are considered as a part of the civil society actors of the countries and communities in which they have their roots and connections.
Since 2010, DRC has been working with diaspora groups as transnational civil society actors. Engagement with diaspora is based on a recognition of the significant role they play for people and communities in countries of origin (or heritage), for refugees and migrants in transit, and for newly arrived refugees and migrants in countries of residence, and, consequently, their potential for improving the situation for many of those affected by conflict and displacement.
About the job
The Afghan Diaspora Engagement (ADE) project aims to promote enhanced dialogue and empower the global Afghan diaspora community by fostering increased agency, collaboration and coordination within the diaspora itself and in its interactions with actors inside Afghanistan. Over the last six years, this has included research, regular webinars and workshops, Afghan diaspora conferences and targeted capacity strengthening in support of Afghan-led activities.
As our new ADE Project Officer, you will be an integral part of the Diaspora Programme. Within the ADE project team, you will work closely with a Project Coordinator and a Student Assistant to implement activities across the project’s three cross-cutting components: creating and sharing knowledge, providing technical and financial support, and capacity strengthening.
Your tasks will include, but not be limited to:
About you
To be successful in this role, you excel in mobilising and working with a broad range of actors.
All employees should master DRC’s core competencies: Communicating, Taking the lead, Collaborating, Striving for excellence and Demonstrating integrity.
Moreover, we also expect the following:
Required
Desirable
We offer:
Workplace: DRC Headquarters in Copenhagen, Borgergade 10
Contract length: up to 13 months with potential for extension pending additional funding.
Start date: 1st December 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter
End date: 31st December 2025. The position is temporary due to temporary funding.
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the agreement between DRC and AC. The position is 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. Apply online on our page Current Vacancies at www.drc.ngo.
Closing date for applications: 18th November 2025 (midnight CET). We expect to conduct interviews on a running basis at DRC Headquarters in Copenhagen or online, and therefore encourage you to apply early.
Further information
For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Benedicte Storm, Project Coordinator, [email protected]
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo & www.drc.ngo/diaspora