Diaspora as Anticipatory Actors in Conflict-Induced Displacement Consultancy
Danish Refugee Council · Kenya · Apply by November 20, 2026
About this role
Founded in 1956, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading international NGO and one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. Active in 40 countries with 9,000 employees and supported by 7,500 volunteers, DRC protects, advocates, and builds sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement affected people and communities. DRC works during displacement at all stages: In the acute crisis, in displacement, when settling and integrating in a new place, or upon return. DRC provides protection and life-saving humanitarian assistance; supports displaced persons in becoming self-reliant and included into hosting societies; and works with civil society and responsible authorities to promote protection of rights and peaceful coexistence. Purpose of the consultancy Under the project Anticipatory Humanitarian Action for Displacement (AHEAD), the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and DEMAC are commissioning a consultancy to consolidate lessons and findings on the role of diaspora in anticipatory action under the project. The consultancy focuses on two levels: (1) Context monitoring, community sensing and early warning: examining whether diaspora and local partner…