Consortium Partnership Officer – Caracas

About the role

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is establishing a new implementation office in Caracas to support the emergency response to the June 2026 earthquake. The Consortium Partnership Officer will manage and coordinate DRC’s consortium (FHV) portfolio in Venezuela, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with donor and organisational requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Support the establishment and functioning of consortium governance structures, including steering committees and technical working groups.
• Coordinate and facilitate consortium kick‑off, inception, programme review, steering committee, lessons‑learned and project closure meetings.
• Prepare meeting agendas, minutes and follow‑up actions, ensuring clear documentation and accountability.
• Oversee consolidated planning, reporting processes and monitor both programmatic and financial performance of consortium‑funded projects.
• 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 other external stakeholders, as delegated.

Required profile

• Relevant higher education degree (e.g., International Relations, Development Studies, Business Administration or related field).
• Proven experience in managing multi‑partner consortiums or large‑scale humanitarian programmes.
• Strong understanding of donor compliance, grant management and humanitarian coordination mechanisms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Spanish proficiency is an advantage.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse partners and navigate complex stakeholder environments.

Required skills