Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (HDP) Manager
Lead Mine Action and Peacebuilding programmes in South Sudan.
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Overview
Lead Mine Action and Peacebuilding programmes in South Sudan.
You have:
- Min. 5 years' experience in Mine Action, Peacebuilding, or conflict management.
- Degree in conflict/development studies or related field.
- Strong project management, strategic planning, and staff capacity building skills.
- Fluent in English; experienced in donor engagement and coordination.
Contract
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Join DRC as Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (HDP) Manager – South Sudan
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), a leading humanitarian NGO, is seeking a skilled and motivated HDP Manager to lead our Mine Action and Peacebuilding programmes in South Sudan.
Programme Overview
DRC has operated in South Sudan since 2006, with HDP activities in Unity, Upper Nile, and Western Bahr el Ghazal, including EOD, BAC, EORE, and Peacebuilding initiatives.
About the job
You will:
- Lead planning, implementation, and monitoring of HDP activities.
- Manage and build capacity of national staff.
- Guide strategic development for Mine Action and Peacebuilding.
- Drive donor engagement, proposal writing, and reporting.
- Represent DRC to donors, UN bodies, authorities, and forums.
- Ensure compliance, safety, and quality standards across operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Overall leadership of HDP programme; budget and staff management.
- Strategic planning, coordination, and nationalization of roles.
- Proposal development, fundraising, and donor relations.
- Oversight of operations, including HR, procurement, and compliance.
- Ensure safety, impact monitoring, and quality reporting.
Required Qualifications
- Min. 5 years' experience in Mine Action, Peacebuilding, or conflict management.
- Degree in conflict/development studies or related field.
- Strong project management, strategic planning, and staff capacity building skills.
- Fluent in English; experienced in donor engagement and coordination.
Desirable
- Female candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
- Prior experience in South Sudan or similar contexts.
- Background in data analysis, conflict sensitivity, and training delivery
Potential interview questions
| Describe your experience managing Mine Action and Peacebuilding projects. | This question gauges your relevant experience and ability to lead the HDP programme. | Provide specific examples of projects you've managed and your role in them. |
| How do you approach donor engagement and proposal writing? | Assess your knowledge and skills in securing funding and building partnerships. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for capacity building within teams? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a complex situation you managed in conflict settings? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your experience with safety and compliance in operations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure impact monitoring in your projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience in training delivery. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you consider essential in strategic planning for humanitarian programs? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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