DRC Inclusive Systems Coordinator Vacancy
Inclusive Systems Coordinator (HER Project)
We are seeking a highly qualified Inclusive Systems Coordinator for operations in Benishangul Gumuz (Ethiopia) or Gedaref (Sudan).📅 Experience: 7-10 Years Required.
Job Summary
| Position: | Inclusive Systems Coordinator |
|---|---|
| Project: | HER Project (Hope, Empowerment, Resilience) |
| Duty Station: | Benishangul Gumuz or Gedaref (With frequent travel to Addis Ababa) |
| Contract: | 12 Months (National Contract) |
| Deadline: | February 13, 2026 |
About the Role
The Hope, Empowerment and Resilience (HER) Project is a multi-country, consortium-led initiative funded by AfD. It aims to strengthen the resilience of displacement-affected women and girls in Sudan and Ethiopia.
The Inclusive Systems Coordinator is a core technical position within the Consortium Management Unit (CMU). You will provide strategic leadership to ensure interventions use coherent, systems-based approaches (market systems, institutional mapping) to balance humanitarian response with long-term resilience.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership: Provide QA on inclusive systems approaches across the project lifecycle.
- Economic Recovery: Guide market-based programming and women’s economic empowerment strategies.
- Integration: Collaborate with Protection, Health, and Peacebuilding leads to ensure integrated programming (HDP Nexus).
- Adaptive Management: Support MEAL teams to track systems-level change and adapt interventions.
- Capacity Building: Train consortium partners on systems thinking and adaptive programming.
- Strategic Input: Advise the Steering Committee on risk analysis and sustainability.
Requirements
🎓 Education
Master’s Degree in Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or Business Management. (Bachelor’s with substantial experience may be considered).
📅 Experience
Minimum 7–10 Years of progressively responsible experience in:
- Inclusive Systems / Market Systems Development.
- Economic Recovery in fragile/conflict contexts.
- HDP Nexus programming.
🗣️ Skills & Languages
- Full professional proficiency in English (Required).
- Arabic and/or Amharic strongly preferred.
- Strong expertise in systems analysis and facilitation.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must upload a Cover Letter and updated CV (Max 4 pages) via the official link below.
📅 Deadline: Feb 13, 2026
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.
Closing date for applications: Feb 13, 2026
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.
Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gendergap.
Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics
We strongly encourage female candidates to apply for the position!
DRC considers all applicants based on merit.
*Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
*Applications sent by email will not be considered.
🇩🇰 About Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading humanitarian NGO founded in 1956. DRC works in more than 40 countries to provide protection and life-saving assistance to conflict-affected populations. In Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa, DRC implements a wide range of programs focusing on shelter, protection, economic recovery, and durable solutions for refugees and IDPs.
The HER Project
The HER Project represents a shift towards sustainable, systems-based humanitarian aid. By focusing on local systems rather than substitution, DRC and its partners aim to create lasting change for women and girls in fragile environments. Joining this project means being at the forefront of the HDP (Humanitarian-Development-Peace) Nexus, working on complex challenges that require high-level strategic thinking and innovation.
