Region: Middle East
Country: Occupied Palestinian Territory
City: Gaza Strip
Contract type: National contract
Published: Mar 5, 2026
Closing date: Mar 26, 2026
The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.
The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.
All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation.
Overall purpose of the role:
The SM Officer is responsible for community-led projects, district-level coordination, IDP hosting site management, local stakeholder capacity building, information management, and assisting other DRC field teams with project implementation. Ensure the quality of the implementation and follow up of all technical aspects of emergency site management activities being implemented by DRC.
About the job:
Responsibilities:
- Establish and train representative and inclusive community-based site management committees at sites
- Support site planning in order to ensure that IDP site residents are able to live in dignified conditions
- Monitor sites to identify needs, new arrivals, gaps in service provision [service mapping], and duplication of efforts at IDP sites
- Plan, support, and organize social cohesion-building activities at IDP sites
- Support other teams in conducting multi-sectorial assessments of IDP needs
- Support in establishing and training representative and inclusive community committees at sites
- Ensure CCCM programming is community-led and incorporates genuine community feedback and engagement throughout the project cycle
- Weekly monitoring of sites to identify needs, gaps in service provision, and duplication of efforts at IDP sites. Ensure regular service mappings for all sites are completed by CCCM field staff
- Lead the implementation of Group Cash Transfer activities at the field level. This includes mapping of grassroot organizations, call for proposals in IDP sites, creation of selection committees, technical support on community-led projects implementation and closure.
- Oversee the implementation of the Community Feedback Mechanism (CFM) by the CCCM team in sites
- Participate in multi-sectorial assessments of IDP needs with other DRC teams
- Work closely with the Wash and Infrastructure and Protection team to provide inputs into the development of site plans
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Site Management Coordinator in order to advance DRC's interventions
- Ensure that referral pathways are functional across DRC-managed sites/areas
- Jointly with the IPs protection team take lead to initiate safety audits across the IDP sites
- Support in conducting intention surveys and headcounts as applicable.
- Ensure organisation and implementation of emergency activities (IFLR), in accordance with DRC guidelines, program objectives and accountability principles;
- Support beneficiary’s identification, assessment and selection processes;
- Ensure collection of data is up to date;
Support and Representation:
- Coordinate and maintain constructive relationships with other local government institutions, local NGO partners, other international organizations, in coordination with the other team members
- Ensure DRC’s principles and approaches to emergencies are integrated into the response
- Ensure DRC is positioned as a leading emergency actor within the Area, including sharing emergency information to inform and guide the overall Emergency and Recovery.
- Initiate procurement of emergency programme goods, services, and works, and ensure their delivery in compliance with DRC guidelines and SOPs.
- Plan and coordinate proactively logistics and movements of staff from and to different operational areas
- Ensure distribution plans are prepared and shared with Finance, Supply Chain and Safety in a timely manner
Site Management Coordination and Representation:
- Represent DRC with communities, local authorities, site partners, and other stakeholders
- Build and maintain mutually respectful relationships with site management, service providers, local authorities, and IDP community members as well as host community members
- Foster collaborative relationships with local authorities to facilitate the implementation of activities
- Attend and facilitate meetings with stakeholders, such as local authorities, Clusters, NGOs, INGOs, UN, and IDPs, including translation of meeting proceedings and provision of meeting minutes
Community participation and representation:
- Establish, support, and aid in the design of site management committees.
- Support representative committees and community groups, ensuring Inclusion is the main factor in composition and any community-based targeting
- Supporting and promoting the participation of women, youth, people with specific needs, and marginalized groups in site governance mechanisms and CCCM Activities
Information Management:
- Establish, maintain, and actively utilize networks of key informants at IDP sites
- Ensure the timely registration of new IDPs, including identification of protection-related needs
- Support in the drafting of weekly situation reports and provide other relevant information on site conditions and services
- Provide, document, and track timely referrals and service requests to key partners
- Update public information boards with site management and partner information. Ensure that the information on the boards is accessible to everybody, including non-literate populations.
About you:
To be successful in this role we expect that you possess the following:
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
- Previous experience working in the field with an INGO/UN agency and in an emergency setting.
- Proven experience in cash programming and group cash transfer methodologies.
- Min. 2 years of experience in a similar job or related Job
- Good computer skills especially in MS Word and MS Excel.
- Knowledge of MS Access is desirable.
- Experience in working with ODK, Kobo and data analysis.
- CCCM experience is desirable
Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)
- Diploma / Bachelor’s degree desirable.
- Essential computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite, email etc.)
Languages: (indicate fluency level)
- English (Professional Working Proficiency)
- Arabic [Professional Working Proficiency]
Key stakeholders: (internal and external)
- Implementing Partners
- Technical Coordinators [CCCM]
- Sub-national CCCM focal points
- Local authorities
- Site Management Committees [SMCs]
- Host Community [HC]
- Site Management Manager
- Field-based programme and support teams
- Area Manager
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.
We offer
National Contract fixed term: Until 31st of December 2026 (3 months probation period)
Band: H
Work location: Gaza Strip
Start date: ASAP
Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Location: Gaza Strip
Closing date for applications: 26-03-2026
Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may be closed once a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are highly encouraged.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.
