The Project Officer will be based at the Global Protection Unit at DRC´s Headquarters in Copenhagen, leading the implementation of a global donor roundtable and four in-country donor roundtables. In addition, the Project Officer will provide administrative and logistical support to events, workshops, trainings, and support with the development of visibility materials. The project officer will report to DRC´s Global Project Manager, and also work closely with the Global Project Finance and Grants Officer, The Global Project co-lead from Women´s Refugee Commission (WRC), DRC colleagues and local partner staff in the four countries of implementation, as well as international donors. The tasks will include, but not be limited to: Events planning and management:
In collaboration with the Global Project Leads from DRC and WRC, and WRC´s Advocacy Focal Point based in Geneva, lead on the organisation of a global roundtable.
Liaise and coordinate with donors, and other key stakeholders including local partners in the four countries of implementation.
Provide administrative and logistical support, including procurement, planning, organisation and follow-up of the donor roundtable and other events, meetings, trainings, workshops, and conferences.
Communicate with participants and arrange for travel, hotel and transport arrangements for the donor roundtable and other events.
Development of visibility products and workshop materials:
Support the development of visibility and training materials for the donor roundtables and other events.
Project monitoring and Reporting:
Support with the development of documentation and reporting of the outcomes of the donor roundtables and other events.
Support the Global Project, Finance and Grants Officer and the Global Program lead with monitoring budget expenditures related to the donor roundtables and other events.
Other project/administrative related tasks
To be successful in this role, you should have experience in project management and mobilising and networking with a variety of stakeholders.
Required:
2-3 years’ experience in events and project management, including finance, logistical and administrative aspects. Experience and/or interest in matters relating to prevention and response to gender-based violence, forced displacement and women´s economic empowerment is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Experience in communication, public relations, and the use of social media for a civil society organization.
Excellent skills in MS Word, Excel, Sharepoint, and PowerPoint.
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills and ability to work effectively in a team consisting of a variety of different and diverse stakeholders.
