Consortium Partnership Officer – Caracas

About the role

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is seeking a Consortium Partnership Officer to support the management and coordination of its consortium (FHV) portfolio in Venezuela. Based in Caracas, the role will focus on ensuring consortium‑funded projects are delivered on time, within donor requirements, and in line with DRC policies.

Key responsibilities

• Support the establishment and functioning of consortium governance structures, including steering committees and technical working groups.
• Coordinate and facilitate consortium meetings such as kick‑offs, inception reviews, programme reviews, and project closures.
• Prepare meeting agendas, presentations, minutes, decision logs, and action trackers, and follow up on assigned actions.
• Oversee consolidated planning, reporting, and monitoring of programmatic and financial performance.
• Identify and address risks, implementation challenges, and contractual obligations in a timely manner.
• Represent DRC and the consortium in meetings with donors, coordination bodies, and external stakeholders as delegated.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Programme, Country Director, technical coordinators, MEAL, finance, grants, supply chain, and partner organisations.

Required profile

• Relevant higher education degree (e.g., International Relations, Development Studies, Business Administration).
• Proven experience in consortium or partnership management within humanitarian or development contexts.
• Strong understanding of donor compliance, reporting standards, and project coordination.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in emergency response settings.

Required skills