Communications Specialist -Communications and Grants

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world's leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Communications Specialist - Communications and Grants.

About the job

This position is part of the consortium management structure for the whole of route migration project "Pathways to Protection" (P2P). The project is managed by a consortium between three partners, Danish Refugee Council, Danish Red Cross and The International Detention Coalition.

The Communication & Grants Specialist plays a key role within the Consortium Management Unit (CMU) of the P2P Programme, a multi-country consortium operating across 10 countries along Mediterranean migration routes. With the support of the Project Development and Quality (PDQ) Coordinator, the Communication & Grants Specialist contributes to the implementation of P2P's Communication Strategy, promoting the programme's mission, objectives and results, and working closely with programme partners to produce and disseminate clear, relevant communication content for internal and external audiences. The Communication & Grants Specialist also provides ad hoc support on grants-related tasks, in close collaboration with the PDQ Coordinator and the Partnership Coordinator.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

1) External Communication

• Contribute to the planning, development and implementation of P2P's external communication and visibility activities, in line with the Communication Strategy and Implementation Plan.
• Support the organisation and contribute to the annual Communications Planning Workshop
• Collect, draft and finalize communication and social media content for P2P's external channels (DRC website, LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook), in collaboration with DRC HQ communications focal points.
• Undertake field visits and trainings to P2P partners to support the collect and production of communication material (photos, human-interest stories) for the website and social media channels.
• Produce, review and/or support the production of a range of communication materials: factsheets and data snapshots (e.g. with MMC), policy briefs and position papers, donor-facing products (e.g. Annual Report), brochures, presentations and thematic bulletins.
• Support alignment between communication content and P2P's advocacy strategy (in collaboration with P2P Advocacy Working Group) and key messages, so that communication products reinforce the consortium's advocacy work.
• Review communication materials produced by country offices and partners against the P2P Communication Strategy and donor visibility guidelines, providing feedback and consolidating validation before publication.
• Facilitate coordination among CMU and partner contributors to communication production (communications focal points, partners providing data or content, etc.), including organizing Quarterly Editorial Planning Meetings to align on upcoming content, priorities and key messages, in line with the P2P Communication Strategy.
• Contribute creative ideas and solutions to strengthen P2P's communications, and support the review/validation process for communication materials produced across the consortium.
• Ensure programme wide compliance with donor communications and visibility requirements

2) Internal Communication

• Manage and update the CMU SharePoint Hub as the central repository of communication guidelines and resources for partners.
• Coordinate the production and dissemination of the Consortium Internal Newsletter among other internal communication deliverables, to foster engagement and a shared consortium identity.

3) Support to Grants

• Ensure the timely preparation and submission of high-quality communication annexes for annual reporting, in line with donor visibility requirements.
• Provide ad hoc support to the PDQ Coordinator and the Partnership Coordinator in reviewing reports from consortium partners
• Support the PDQ Coordinator in providing guidance to partners and country offices on grants management, project cycle management and proposal development, where necessary

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have at least 3 years' experience working in communications and/or advocacy

Moreover, we also expect the following:

• Excellent oral and written skills and demonstrated ability to write and develop strong communication materials
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English and French
• Demonstrated ability to develop a wide variety of communication content including photos, video clips, short stories and posts for social media
• Experience working in an international NGO would be an asset
• Cultural and gender sensitivity
• Strong interest with matters relating to humanitarian assistance and migration.
• Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva and InDesign
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Strong organisational, communication and multitasking skills
• University Degree in communication, journalism, international relations or similar or equivalent professional qualification
• Professional fluency in English, French and Arabic

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: Open - Ended
• Band: NMG2
• Designation of Duty Station: Tunisia
• Suggested Start date: 01 Nov 2026

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council's Terms of Employment for national employees; please refer to our website . For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Us .

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.

Closing date for applications: 23 September 2026

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo .