JOB DETAILS:

About the Company:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than 36 countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.

Job Summary: The Technical Advisor will lead on the technical approach of the Sudan Regional Response Pooled Fund (SRRPF) the and lead the Technical Assistance Facility (TAF). Working closely with all SRRPF stakeholders, the Technical Advisor will ensure that the core technical approaches of the fund, such as conflict-sensitivity and systems-thinking, are hardwired into the way of thinking and working of the fund. This will include overseeing the design, implementation, and management of the TAF that is responsible for delivering high-quality technical support to partners, facilitating capacity building, and driving innovation to strengthen the impact and sustainability of funded interventions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: The Technical Advisor will
• Advise on fund approaches based on evidence, scale considerations, and how we can best support, complement, and reinforce local systems.
• Work closely with Axes Advisors and using TAF capacities to ensure the fund’s Axes strategies are grounded in evidence, constantly learning and atune to the contextual dynamics.
• Build a network of technical collaborators and sounding boards for the fund.
• Lead the establishment the Technical Assistance Facility, development of of TAF strategy and monitoring the effectiveness of the facility, recommending adjustments to improve delivery and impact.
• Manage the allocation of resources within the TAF, ensuring efficient and effective use of funds and personnel, and collaborating with SRRPF leadership to mobilize additional resources for the facility as needed.
• Develop and maintain operational guidelines and frameworks for the TAF, ensuring adherence to SRRPF policies and maintaining comprehensive documentation of TAF activities, including plans, reports, and lessons learned.
• Coordinate with other SRRPF functions, such as the Evidence Facility and MEAL, to ensure cohesive support to partners.
• Represent the TAF in external forums, advocating for SRRPF’s approach and sharing lessons learned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Mandatory:
• A higher  education degree in a relevant field
• At least 5 years of experience in technical support, capacity building, or programme management within the humanitarian or development sectors.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and managing technical assistance programmes or facilities.
• Proven track record of working with multi-donor funds and large institutional donors (e.g., FCDO, EU, ECHO, USAID, UNHCR).
• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement and coordination, particularly with local and international partners.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Desirable:
• Experience working in displacement or conflict-affected contexts.
• Previous experience with pooled fund mechanisms or multi-partner initiatives.
• Familiarity with SRRPF’s operational geographies and thematic priorities.