Support innovative humanitarian action through conflict prevention, early warning systems, and displacement preparedness.
Join one of the world's leading humanitarian organisations.
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Particulars
Details
Position
Anticipatory Action Coordinator
Organization
Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Opportunity Type
Full-Time Job
Duty Station
Abuja, Nigeria
Contract Duration
1 Year (Renewable)
Expected Start
August 2026
Weekly Travel
Up to 30%
Deadline
17 July 2026
Status
Applications Open
Opportunity Overview
Particular
Details
Host Organization
Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Project
Scaling Anticipatory Action for Displacement (SAAD)
Programme Type
Humanitarian Programme
Funding Partner
Carnegie Corporation of New York
Duty Station
Abuja, Nigeria
Contract Type
National / Expatriate
Application Mode
Online
About Organization
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is one of the world's leading humanitarian organisations, working to protect refugees, internally displaced people, and conflict-affected communities across nearly 30 countries.
Founded in 1956, DRC delivers humanitarian assistance, protection, peacebuilding, and sustainable development programmes while promoting innovative approaches to displacement prevention.
About the Position
The Anticipatory Action Coordinator will lead the implementation of the Scaling Anticipatory Action for Displacement (SAAD) project, helping strengthen early warning systems and proactive humanitarian responses in Nigeria.
The role focuses on programme coordination, stakeholder engagement, conflict-sensitive planning, and humanitarian preparedness using data-driven forecasting and community-based approaches.
Job Benefits
Benefit
Details
International NGO Experience
Yes
Leadership Opportunity
Yes
Humanitarian Programme Management
Yes
Professional Development
Yes
Global Collaboration
Yes
Renewable Contract
Yes
National & Expatriate Contracts
Available
Key Responsibilities
Responsibility
Details
Programme Leadership
Yes
Anticipatory Action Planning
Yes
Stakeholder Coordination
Yes
Project Management
Yes
Team Supervision
Yes
Policy & Advocacy
Yes
Donor Reporting
Yes
Knowledge Sharing
Yes
Eligibility Criteria
Requirement
Details
Education
Master's Degree
Fields
Humanitarian Affairs, International Relations, Peace Studies, Political Science, Geography, Sociology or Related Fields
The DRC Anticipatory Action Coordinator position is an excellent opportunity for experienced humanitarian professionals looking to lead innovative displacement prevention and humanitarian preparedness initiatives. The role combines programme leadership, policy engagement, and stakeholder coordination within one of the world's most respected humanitarian organisations.
Applicants with strong humanitarian programming experience, knowledge of anticipatory action, and expertise in conflict-sensitive programming will be highly competitive. Early applications with a well-prepared CV and cover letter are strongly recommended.
