Senior Information Management Advisor and Team Coordinator for the International Department

Do you have significant experience working with information management in international humanitarian work? Are you eager to leverage your data skills and expertise to help advance the Danish Red Cross’ humanitarian mission and interventions? 

We are looking for an experienced Senior Advisor to take on a leading role in promoting data-driven humanitarian decision-making and action in DRC’s international engagement. 

The position sits within DRC’s Analysis & Accountability Unit that ensures DRC’s international engagement is informed by data and evidence and adheres to core accountability standards. The unit is responsible for the monitoring, evaluation and learning function and leads the digital transformation of DRC’s international operation and organisation. The unit maintain DRC’s Core Humanitarian Standard and supports mainstreaming of program accountability. The unit is responsible for core accountability issues such as complaints handling, Code of Conduct, anti-corruption, environmental safeguarding and prevention of sexual exploitation abuse and harassment.

The Senior Information Management Advisor and Team Coordinator will, together with the information management team and head of unit, lead initiatives to strengthen DRC’s use of data in its operations and organisation and build strong culture of data literacy and digitalisation. 

Your tasks will include:

• Providing qualified technical support to our operations and country offices to underpin their use of data in their operations management
• Developing and leading strategic data initiatives within DRC’s core humanitarian priorities 
• Driving innovative solutions for data analysis and use including exploring and testing new approaches, methods and partnerships for data collection, analysis and use
• Supporting technical colleagues within e.g., humanitarian response, anticipatory action, global health, MHPSS, NCDs with strengthening the use of data and digital tools within their areas
• Promoting a culture of digital and data literacy and support strengthening capacities for data collection, analysis, visualisation, reporting and dissemination
• Leading strategic initiative to strengthen data-driven decision-making at all levels in DRC and with selected partners

The right candidate has:

• 5-10 years working with information management and data analysis in a humanitarian organisation
• Documented ability to lead and set the direction for strengthened information management within humanitarian organisations
• Strong technical expertise within humanitarian information management, data analysis, digital literacy etc.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills and experience with undertaking capacity building initiatives
• Excellent English language skills (written and spoken), Danish and/or French considered an advantage

About the Red Cross Red Crescent network 

The international Red Cross and Red Crescent network is the largest humanitarian network in the world, with a presence and activities in almost every country. All Red Cross and Red Crescent activities have one central purpose: to help those who suffer, without discrimination, whether during conflict, in response to natural or man-made disasters, or due to conditions of chronic poverty. Our work is guided by seven fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. 

DRC’s international department’s approx. 300 staff support national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies with implementing humanitarian and development interventions in some of the most challenging contexts in 20 countries across MENA, Africa, Asia, and Europe.

We offer a meaningful work at a purpose-driven workplace with truly engaged colleagues. We focus on professional challenges, well-being and a flexible organizing of your work life. All of us contribute to a great work environment and colleagueship.  

We offer

A permanent contract with full-time employment of 37 hours. The position will be based in Copenhagen. The position is a part of the International Department’s Analysis & Accountability Unit.

Salary and employment conditions will comply with Danish Red Cross’s collective bargain agreement with HK and AC depending on your experience and qualifications. 

Application and further information

We look forward to receiving your application and CV no later than 28/09/2025. Application and CV in English are accepted only through our online recruitment system.

Interviews will take place at the Red Cross Headquarters in Copenhagen. 

In case you have any questions or might need more information please contact Head of Analysis & Accountability, Christoffer Berg Larsen (chlar@rodekors.dk).

We look forward hearing from you!