Full-time · On-site
Partnerships and Localization Coordinator
This is a strategic leadership role focused on transforming how the Danish Refugee Council engages with local actors in Colombia. The successful candidate will design and implement a new localized emergency response model, moving beyond traditional sub-contracting to genuine partnership. It is a high-impact position for someone passionate about systemic change in the humanitarian sector.
Danish Refugee Council · Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia · Posted 19 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a strategic leadership role focused on transforming how the Danish Refugee Council engages with local actors in Colombia. The successful candidate will design and implement a new localized emergency response model, moving beyond traditional sub-contracting to genuine partnership. It is a high-impact position for someone passionate about systemic change in the humanitarian sector.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Design and execute a strategic framework for localized rapid response in Colombia
- Identify and vet potential national NGO and CSO partners through rigorous mapping
- Lead the due diligence and assessment process for all new partnerships
- Develop and deliver training programs to strengthen partner organizational capacity
- Manage the creation of MoUs, agreements, and supporting financial documentation
Essential
- Extensive experience in humanitarian partnership management and localization strategies
- Proven track record in conducting organizational capacity assessments for NGOs
- Ability to lead due diligence processes and manage complex partnership documentation
- Experience in developing strategic frameworks for civil society engagement
- Fluency in Spanish and English for professional coordination and reporting
Preferred
- Previous experience working within the Colombian humanitarian context
- Familiarity with DRC’s global partnership principles and operational standards
- Advanced degree in International Development, Social Sciences, or related fields
Key Skills
Strategic planningStakeholder managementCapacity building and trainingProject lifecycle managementBudgeting and financial complianceAnalytical reportingInterpersonal communication
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Opportunity to lead a high-impact localization initiative
- Professional development within a major international NGO
- Collaborative work environment with a focus on humanitarian values
- Exposure to diverse local and international stakeholders
Next step
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