location: Abuja, Nigeria
host: Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
duration: 1 year, renewable (starts August 2026)
source-url: https://drc.ngo/en/jobs/job/?id=176313
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The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is hiring an Anticipatory Action Coordinator to lead the implementation of the Scaling Anticipatory Action for Displacement (SAAD) project in Nigeria, a 24-month project starting in August 2026. The project aims to combine machine learning displacement forecasting with community-based early warning systems. DRC has a longstanding presence in Nigeria, delivering humanitarian protection, emergency response, and peacebuilding programming.
Overview
The SAAD project, funded by Carnegie Corporation of New York, aims to anticipate localized conflict dynamics that precede displacement in Nigeria.
- Combines machine learning displacement forecasting with community-based early warning systems
- Links displacement forecasts to existing early warning systems
- Identifies escalating transhumance-related tensions, resource competition flashpoints, and community-armed group friction
- Activates pre-agreed anticipatory measures, including conflict prevention, humanitarian mediation, and dialogue
- Provides targeted protection services to interrupt escalation pathways before violence peaks and displacement occurs
Eligibility
Applicants must apply through the DRC website with a cover letter and an updated CV, no longer than four pages.
- CV should not exceed four pages
- Cover letter is required
- Application must be submitted through the DRC website
Benefits
- Employment Band: G – Non Manager
- Expat or National contract type
- Salary and benefits package
How to Apply
To apply, submit a cover letter and an updated CV through the DRC website.
- Go to the DRC website to access the application portal
- Submit a cover letter and updated CV, no longer than four pages
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the SAAD project in Nigeria?
The SAAD project aims to shift humanitarian crisis management from reaction to prevention by combining machine learning displacement forecasting with community-based early warning systems.
What type of contract is being offered for this position?
The contract type is Expat or National, with an employment band of G – Non Manager.
What are the required documents for application?
Applicants must submit a cover letter and an updated CV, no longer than four pages, through the DRC website.
What is the expected start date for the Anticipatory Action Coordinator position?
The expected start date is August 2026, with a 1-year renewable contract.
What are the key responsibilities of the Anticipatory Action Coordinator?
The Anticipatory Action Coordinator will lead the implementation of the SAAD project in Nigeria, combining displacement forecasting with early warning systems and conflict-sensitive planning.
Is the position open to international applicants?
The position is open to both expat and national applicants.