Humanitarian Coordinator – maternity cover

As one of our colleagues is going on maternity leave, we are seeking a dynamic and flexible new colleague to step in as Humanitarian Coordinator for a year. As ADRA Denmark’s new Humanitarian Coordinator, your main responsibility will be management of our programmes and partnerships in Yemen, while also being the main focal point and coordinator of our localisation approach and strategy. You will work closely together with other humanitarian and programme coordinators, as well as thematic experts in our programme team and financial controllers. 

We are looking for candidates with programmatic and operational experience from the global humanitarian system, who enjoys a partnership approach to programming, who is familiar with key humanitarian donors, ECHO in particular, and is prepared to travel to high-risk environments.

ADRA Denmark is an exciting workplace with 25 employees in Nærum. We are part of a global network and present in 118 countries all based on Christian values. ADRA Denmark has eight close partners in Africa, the Middle East and Ukraine, where we are involved in both humanitarian and development programmes.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage ADRA Denmark’s programmes and partnership in Yemen:

  • Facilitate the development and update of country strategies, Theories of Change (ToCs) and risk assessments, monitor the programmes, liaise with donor offices, quality assure proposals and reports, ensure alignment to relevant strategies and guidelines, provide technical assistance and capacity building to partners, etc.

  • Keep ADRA Denmark informed about the political and security situation in Yemen

  • Provide support to ADRA Yemen, on issues related to Programme Cycle Management,

  • Provide inputs related to ADRA Denmark’s programmes in Yemen to the communication and fundraising efforts of ADRA Denmark

• Support the expansion of ADRA Denmark’s humanitarian programme portfolio, including identifying new funding opportunities.

• Coordinate and drive ADRA DK’s localisation approaches and strategies, across the wider portfolio.

• Provide inputs to the annual reports related to ADRA’s Strategic Partnership (SPA) with Danida.

• Liaise with the ADRA network to strengthen ADRA Denmark’s contributions to international crises and collaboration with other ADRA supporting offices

The successful candidate will have as many as possible of the following qualifications:

• A relevant education, preferably at a higher degree level.

• At least three years’ relevant professional experience in humanitarian programme management.

• Experience from working in or with humanitarian settings is an advantage, as well as being on top of how the global humanitarian systems work.

• Specific knowledge and experience with (child) protection, conflict sensitivity and faith-based actor’s role in peacebuilding and conflict management.

• Experience with WASH, shelter, early recovery, DRR, HDP nexus, localisation etc. is an advantage.

• Knowledge on donor requirements and guidelines (ECHO, Danida)

• Good writing skills; fluency in written and spoken English

• Knowledge of Sphere and the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS)

• Resilience, open-mindedness, and strong networking skills

• Strong intercultural and social competences

• Ability to work independently and solution-oriented while following guidelines

• Ability to travel extensively and in insecure environments

• Motivation to work in a faith-based civil society organisation.
  

Employment conditions:

One-year contract.

As per the ADRA Denmark terms. The salary level follows the basic government salary scale.

The workplace is Nærum, Denmark. Danish work permit is required. The position will include extensive travel activity, mainly to Yemen.

Information about the position:

Contact Programme Director Jon Kristiansen jonkri@adra.dk or +45 21864542

Start date:

1^st December 2026

To apply:

Please submit your CV and a motivated application in English to job@adra.dk, highlighting ‘Humanitarian Coordinator’ in the subject line.

Deadline for applications: 

1^st October 2026

In ADRA Denmark, we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the communities where we work. In the process of recruitment, selection, and appointment, we implement a range of procedures and actions including background checks to ensure safeguarding of children and vulnerable people and prevention of abuse.

ADRA Denmark is a faith-based humanitarian and development organisation rooted in the Adventist Church. Our work is founded on Christian values, characterized by compassion, dignity and respect for all people. We are looking for employees who are motivated by our values and who see themselves working in a values-driven organisation.