DanChurchAid (DCA) / Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) seek Country Director for Palestine

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Are you passionate about leading humanitarian and development efforts in one of the world’s most complex and challenging regions? The DCA/NCA Joint Country Programme is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to advance our impactful work in Palestine. If you are ready to work alongside civil society partners and promote positive change for vulnerable communities, this role is for you!
Programme Overview
Programme Overview
The Palestine programme focuses on three core areas of DCA’s global strategy: Saving Lives, Building Resilient Communities, and Fighting Extreme Inequality.
Following the October 2023 Israel-Gaza war, our programme has grown significantly, particularly in Gaza, where we address urgent needs through:
  • Cash assistance, food aid, and food security initiatives.
  • Community-led solutions in WASH, mine action (EORE), protection/GBV/PSA.
  • Advocacy under IHL and IHRL frameworks to promote human rights and gender equality.

  • Cash assistance, food aid, and food security initiatives.
    Community-led solutions in WASH, mine action (EORE), protection/GBV/PSA.
    Advocacy under IHL and IHRL frameworks to promote human rights and gender equality.
    We also focus on economic empowerment and sustainable livelihoods by:
  • Supporting youth-focused initiatives, including innovation hubs and vocational training.
  • Promoting sustainable food production and value chains.

  • Supporting youth-focused initiatives, including innovation hubs and vocational training.
    Promoting sustainable food production and value chains.
    With a $10 million annual budget, 15 partners, and 18 dedicated staff across multiple locations, our programme is driven by a commitment to community resilience and empowerment.
    Key Responsibilities
    Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Leadership: Define and implement the strategic vision for the Palestine programme, ensuring alignment with DCA/NCA priorities.
  • Programme Management and Fundraising: Oversee programme delivery, ensuring quality, impact, and adherence to DCA values while securing and managing funding.
  • Partnership Building: Foster strong relationships with local and international partners, donors, and stakeholders.
  • Advocacy: Lead international advocacy efforts with Danish and Norwegian constituencies.
  • Operational Oversight: Ensure compliance, risk management, and budget adherence across the programme.
  • Team Leadership: Cultivate a positive, inclusive work culture and prioritize staff well-being and security.

  • Strategic Leadership: Define and implement the strategic vision for the Palestine programme, ensuring alignment with DCA/NCA priorities.
    Programme Management and Fundraising: Oversee programme delivery, ensuring quality, impact, and adherence to DCA values while securing and managing funding.
    Partnership Building: Foster strong relationships with local and international partners, donors, and stakeholders.
    Advocacy: Lead international advocacy efforts with Danish and Norwegian constituencies.
    Operational Oversight: Ensure compliance, risk management, and budget adherence across the programme.
    Team Leadership: Cultivate a positive, inclusive work culture and prioritize staff well-being and security.
    What We’re Looking For
    What We’re Looking For
  • Education: Relevant academic degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • Experience: At least 7 years of leadership experience in Country Director positions, or similar, in complex humanitarian or development contexts, with strong skills in strategy, advocacy, and negotiation.
  • IHL/IHRL Knowledge: A solid understanding of international humanitarian and human rights law, with strong analytical skills.
  • Regional Expertise: Deep knowledge of the Israel-Palestine context.
  • Language Skills: Fluency in English. And fluency in either Danish or Norwegian is a requirement.
  • Faith-Based Understanding: Experience with faith-based organizations or religious actors is a plus.

  • Education: Relevant academic degree or equivalent professional experience.
    Experience: At least 7 years of leadership experience in Country Director positions, or similar, in complex humanitarian or development contexts, with strong skills in strategy, advocacy, and negotiation.
    IHL/IHRL Knowledge: A solid understanding of international humanitarian and human rights law, with strong analytical skills.
    Regional Expertise: Deep knowledge of the Israel-Palestine context.
    Language Skills: Fluency in English. And fluency in either Danish or Norwegian is a requirement.
    Faith-Based Understanding: Experience with faith-based organizations or religious actors is a plus.
    What We Offer
    What We Offer
    At DCA/NCA, we are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment that enables you to thrive while making a meaningful difference.
    Impactful Work
  • Lead critical humanitarian and development initiatives in Palestine, addressing pressing challenges such as food security, protection, gender equality, and economic empowerment.
  • Drive sustainable change by collaborating with local communities, empowering civil society, and advocating for human rights under international humanitarian and human rights law.
  • Be part of a mission that directly impacts the lives of vulnerable populations, fostering resilience and creating long-term positive change in a region in need.

  • Lead critical humanitarian and development initiatives in Palestine, addressing pressing challenges such as food security, protection, gender equality, and economic empowerment.
    Drive sustainable change by collaborating with local communities, empowering civil society, and advocating for human rights under international humanitarian and human rights law.
    Be part of a mission that directly impacts the lives of vulnerable populations, fostering resilience and creating long-term positive change in a region in need.
    Collaborative Culture
  • Join a diverse and mission-driven team that values empathy, inclusivity, and mutual respect.
  • Work closely with passionate colleagues in Denmark, Norway, and Palestine who are dedicated to making a tangible difference in the field.
  • Contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability, where your ideas and leadership are highly valued.

  • Join a diverse and mission-driven team that values empathy, inclusivity, and mutual respect.
    Work closely with passionate colleagues in Denmark, Norway, and Palestine who are dedicated to making a tangible difference in the field.
    Contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability, where your ideas and leadership are highly valued.
    Duty station
  • Copenhagen-Based: Enjoy a vibrant, well-connected city as your base of operations, with access to global humanitarian networks and resources.
  • Regional Engagement: Frequent and extensive travel to the region allows you to work closely with staff, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring hands-on leadership and direct impact.

  • Copenhagen-Based: Enjoy a vibrant, well-connected city as your base of operations, with access to global humanitarian networks and resources.
    Regional Engagement: Frequent and extensive travel to the region allows you to work closely with staff, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring hands-on leadership and direct impact.
    Comprehensive Benefits
  • Two-Year Contract with possibility of extension
  • Salary based on relevant collective agreement: Receive a salary package aligned with DCA’s staff Handbook HQ, reflecting your experience and expertise.

  • Two-Year Contract with possibility of extension
    Salary based on relevant collective agreement: Receive a salary package aligned with DCA’s staff Handbook HQ, reflecting your experience and expertise.
    Joining DCA/NCA means becoming part of a purpose-driven organisation where your leadership and vision can create real and lasting change for the people of Palestine.
    How to Apply
    How to Apply
    Submit your CV and cover letter by 2 April 2025 via our website. For more information, contact:
    Recruitment Process
    Recruitment Process
  • First Interviews: 7 April 2025.
  • Personality Assessment and Feedback Session: Between interviews.
  • Second Interviews: 10 April 2025.

  • First Interviews: 7 April 2025.
    Personality Assessment and Feedback Session: Between interviews.
    Second Interviews: 10 April 2025.
    Equal Opportunity and Compliance
    Equal Opportunity and Compliance
    All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, abilities or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy. DCA conducts an anti-terror check as part of the recruitment process. It is a prerequisite that you can pass this check and maintain this status throughout your employment with us. Everyone applying for a job with DCA must be ready to comply with our Code of Conduct, Staff Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment and our Child Safeguarding Policy.
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