Danish Refugee Council announces job opportunities, how to apply

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has announced new job openings in its East Africa and Great Lakes (EAGL) headquarters hub.

In a statement, DRC said it is seeking exceptionally qualified, committed and dynamic individuals to join its team.

The vacancies are for the positions of Regional Advocacy Advisor and Senior Advisor Business Development and Donor Engagement.

According to the announcement, the Regional Advocacy Advisor will be a member of the Global Advocacy Unit.

The role seeks to promote DRC as a credible humanitarian and development actor with expertise in displacement and to influence key decision makers and other stakeholders.

It will also involve coordinating advocacy efforts across country offices in the region.

The Senior Advisor for Business Development and Donor Engagement will focus on building and maintaining strategic partnerships.

The statement noted that the position is responsible for leading regional processes for business development and strategic programs development.

It also supports donor engagement and the development and maintenance of strategic partnerships in the region.

DRC encouraged interested applicants to review full job descriptions and submit applications online.

Qualified Candidates have been encouraged to access full job descriptions on the website https://job.drc.ngo/vacancies.

Interested candidates should submit applications by September 19, 2025.

The Danish Refugee Council supports operations in Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

Its vision is to assist communities affected by displacement, protecting them from harm, safeguarding their legal rights, and empowering them towards a better future.

The organization, founded in Denmark in 1956, is a leading non-profit, rights-based refugee agencies.