Anticipatory Action Coordinator-W4R

The position of Anticipatory Action Coordinator-W4R at Danish Refugee Council (DRC) in Mogadishu is now open for applications. Candidates should bring 7 - 8 years of hands-on experience, preferably in the Planning And Coordination sector. The closing date for this vacancy is Jul, 30.

Anticipatory Action Coordinator-W4R

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a

highly qualified Anticipatory Action Coordinator-W4R

About the job

The W4R Anticipatory Action Project Coordinator role is responsible for the overall management of

W4R anticipatory action component of the project , ensuring timely, effective, and high-quality

implementation and Coordination with key stakeholders especially SWALIM. The position supports the

implementation and development of anticipatory action initiatives, including project design, planning,

and resource mobilization.The role includes active representation of W4R program with local

stakeholders, authorities, partners, and national-level coordination platforms.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Project Management and Implementation

Lead the overall management of W4R’s anticipatory action project in Somalia, ensuring timely,

high-quality, and accountable implementation in line with agreed objectives, workplans, and

budgets.

Facilitate awareness, understanding, and uptake of AA approaches across sectors and among key

stakeholders, including government authorities, UN agencies, local partners, and community

structures, with specific emphasis on the reliable use of the displacement forecasting model.

Monitor project progress, identify operational risks and constraints, and implement corrective

actions to ensure continuous improvement and delivery of results.

Ensure that project implementation is fully compliant with W4R policies, procedures, and donor

requirements, including security, safeguarding, and Code of Conduct standards.

Conduct regular field visits to monitor the technical quality of activities and operational compliance.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

Ensure accurate data collection, indicator tracking, and documentation of project results in

collaboration with the MEAL team.

Promote a culture of learning, accountability, and continuous improvement across the project team.

Review monitoring data, analyse variances, and support corrective action planning.

Contribute to the development of learning products, success stories, and visibility materials to

support programme learning and external communication.

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POSITION

Application due:

7/30/2026

Workplace:

Somalia,Mogadishu

Department/Country:

Somalia

Contract type:

National contract

Founded in 1956, DRC Danish

Refugee Council is Denmark’s

largest, and a leading

international NGO. We have

continuously been ranked as

one of the best NGOs in the

world - and are one of the few

Programme Development and Strategic Support

Support the development and implementation of anticipatory action initiatives including needs

analysis, concept development, proposal writing, budgeting, and donor engagement.

Lead the design, development, and implementation of anticipatory action plans, including

readiness actions, anticipatory actions, trigger mechanisms, and evidence-generation frameworks,

using a localization-focused and a participatory and bottom-up approach.

Oversee anticipatory action systems strengthening, including early warning systems, trigger

development, and operational AA plans, in close collaboration with duty bearers and in-country

partners, ensuring implementation adheres to critical humanitarian principles, including impartiality

and neutrality.

Provide technical leadership and operational oversight for all AA project activities, ensuring timely,

high-quality, and compliant implementation in line with approved project plans and donor

requirements. This includes integrating conflict sensitivity throughout the program cycle to ensure a

‘do no harm’ approach and mitigate the risk of unintentionally fueling conflict.

Supervise the rollout of anticipatory and protection activities, ensuring strong community

engagement, accountability, protection mainstreaming, and quality assurance, guided by GESI

principles

Coordinate closely with emergency response and preparedness and WASH teams to ensure

anticipatory actions are fully integrated into broader emergency preparedness and response

frameworks and linking W4R to existing development and peace frameworks.

In the event of trigger activation, lead or support operational oversight of AA implementation,

ensuring rapid delivery and robust monitoring and evidence generation.

Systematically consolidate, triangulate, and analyse information on shocks using data from

monitoring networks, social media tracking, and partner updates to support early warning, trigger

activation, and anticipatory planning, including contributing to H2R (Hard-to-Reach) analyses to

inform access strategies for vulnerable segments

Contribute to strategic thinking and learning on anticipatory action programming in collaboration

with technical teams and senior management.

Identify opportunities for programme expansion, innovation, and integration with other sectoral

interventions in the area.

Capacity Building, Technical Support, and Learning

Provide ongoing technical assistance and capacity strengthening to DRC and Braintech’s teams

and local structures on anticipatory action concepts, including forecast-based planning, anticipatory

finance, and operational delivery.

Work closely with the Evidence, Knowledge, and Learning (EKL) team to ensure that data, risk

analysis, and displacement forecasting models are effectively applied to AA decision-making and

contribute to evidence-based adaptive programming.

Support global and regional analysts to monitor and analyze disaster risk and displacement data,

ensuring that triggers and forecasts remain relevant to evolving field realities and integrating

community-level indicators to ground truth AHEAD model predictions with local observations.

Capture, document, and disseminate lessons learned and best practices from AA implementation,

contributing to national, regional, and global learning, advocacy, and policy influence including

developing resources and tools for replication by local organizations

Business Development and Advocacy

Contribute to the development of funding proposals and concept notes for anticipatory action

initiatives in collaboration with country teams and donor engagement units for the W4R program.

Represent W4R in national and, as required, regional AA forums, advocating for anticipatory action

as an effective and cost-efficient humanitarian response approach, using robust evidence

generated from pilots regarding cost-efficiency and benefits on humanitarian needs (water,

protection)

Work closely with advocacy and policy teams to influence national policies and promote the

institutionalization of anticipatory action within government systems and humanitarian planning

frameworks, promoting AA as a clear contribution to AUC’s wider peacebuilding and conflict

management agenda where applicable

Coordination and Internal Integration

Ensure strong coordination and collaboration with other W4R sectors and projects operating in the

2 corridors to promote synergies, coherence, and efficient use of resources with other AA

initiatives in DRC Somalia like AHEAD, SCAALA and Norvo Nordisk

Strengthen internal communication and information sharing between field teams, the Country

Office, and relevant technical and support departments.

Contribute to joint planning, assessments, and operational alignment across programmes.

Representation and External Engagement

Represent W4R at local coordination forums, with authorities, community stakeholders, partners,

and operational counterparts.

Support representation of W4R AA component at national level coordination platforms, technical

working groups, and donor engagements as required.

Maintain constructive relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate access, acceptance, and

with a specific expertise in

forced displacement. In around

30 countries, we protect,

advocate and build sustainable

futures for refugees and other

displacement-affected people

and communities.

effective programme delivery.

Perform any other duty requested by the direct Manager.

About Mogadishu

Mogadishu, known locally as Muqdisho, is the capital of Somalia and the country's largest city. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural heart of the nation. The city hosts the headquarters of numerous UN agencies, international NGOs, and government institutions, offering diverse career opportunities for development and humanitarian professionals.

Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Muqdisho • Shaqo Buuxda

To be successful in this role we expect you to have:

Required

At least 7 years of international experience in disaster risk management or anticipatory action

programming, preferably in conflict-affected regions.

Degree in DRR, Climate change, Risk management, International development or social sciences.

Proven track record of designing and implementing anticipatory action projects,

including the development of triggers and anticipatory action planning.

Good understanding and experience in climate sensitive business models and financing

Demonstrated capacity in supporting water enterprises in developing climate smart business

proposals for funding in water sector.

Technical competencies in advising water business in good climate resilience practices

Strong understanding of data-driven decision-making, with experience with displacement

forecasting models and early warning systems being a strong asset.

Excellent stakeholder coordination skills, negotiation skills and ability to structure meaningful

partnerships with private sector and businesses

Familiarity with conflict-sensitive programming and the impacts of displacement on vulnerable

populations.

Good understanding of climate risk indicators, early warning systems and trigger methodologies

(SWALIM, FSNAU, FEWS NET)

Ability and willingness to travel, including to remote or conflict-affected areas, up to 35% of the

time.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and coordination skills, with the ability to work across

multiple teams and with diverse stakeholders.

Other Requirements:

Able and willing to be based in Mogadishu, Somalia, with occasional travel. Travel to remote and

isolated rural communities will be required within this role.

The position requires a high degree of collaboration with program staff and all relevant

stakeholders to ensure effective communication and priority setting.

Experience with programming related to climate resilience, preparedness, and conflict sensitivity.

Demonstrated ability to innovate and take a flexible, problem-solving approach in complex

humanitarian environments.

Strong project management skills and experience with donor reporting and proposal writing.

Familiarity with humanitarian coordination mechanisms and key international standards.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.

Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional

conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual

exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: 12 months

Band: G

Work

location: Mogadishu, with Frequent travel to all location

Start date: August 2026

Reporting to: Program Manager- MSD

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for

employees on national contract

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. Females are always encouraged to Apply

Closing date for applications: 30th July 2026

For more information about the Danish Refugee Council, please visit our website drc.ngo.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive

and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are

considered for employment regardless of personal characteristics or attributes.

DRC as an employer

By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 6000 employees in approximately

30 countries. We pride ourselves on our:

Professionalism, impact & expertise

Humanitarian approach & the work we do

Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution

Culture, values & strong leadership

Fair compensation & continuous development

DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of

concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and

professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against

sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background

checks as part of the recruitment process.

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