Danish Refugee Council Seeks Consultant for African Union–INGO Influencing Opportunities Mapping | Remote Consultancy | Apply by 3 August 2026

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is inviting qualified consultants and consultancy firms to submit proposals for an exciting remote consultancy focused on humanitarian policy and advocacy in Africa. Through a Request for Proposal (RFP), DRC is seeking an expert to conduct a comprehensive mapping and analysis of influencing opportunities between international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) and the African Union (AU).

This consultancy offers a unique opportunity for professionals with expertise in humanitarian policy, regional governance, advocacy, and forced displacement to contribute to shaping future humanitarian engagement across the African continent.

About the Consultancy

As humanitarian crises across Africa become increasingly complex and long-term, regional institutions such as the African Union are playing a growing role in influencing humanitarian responses, development priorities, and policies affecting displaced populations.

Recognizing this evolving landscape, the Danish Refugee Council aims to strengthen its engagement with the African Union by identifying strategic opportunities for advocacy and collaboration. To achieve this, DRC is seeking an experienced consultant to map existing engagement between INGOs and the African Union while recommending practical pathways for future influence.

The consultancy will be conducted entirely remotely over an estimated eight-week period.

Project Objectives

The selected consultant will undertake research and strategic analysis designed to improve DRC’s engagement with African Union institutions.

The assignment will include:

• Mapping existing humanitarian engagement between INGOs and the African Union.
• Analysing current advocacy and policy influencing mechanisms within AU structures.
• Identifying opportunities where DRC can strengthen its humanitarian influence.
• Assessing regional governance frameworks relevant to humanitarian action and forced displacement.
• Recommending strategic engagement pathways for future collaboration with African Union institutions.
• Producing evidence-based findings that support DRC’s advocacy and policy objectives.

The final deliverables will help position DRC to engage more effectively with continental decision-makers and strengthen humanitarian outcomes for displaced communities across Africa.

Why This Consultancy Matters

The African Union continues to play an increasingly significant role in addressing displacement, conflict prevention, refugee protection, and humanitarian coordination across member states. As regional governance evolves, humanitarian organizations are seeking stronger partnerships with continental institutions to promote locally driven and sustainable solutions.

Through this consultancy, the successful expert will contribute to improving coordination between humanitarian actors and regional policymakers while supporting evidence-informed advocacy that advances the rights of refugees, internally displaced persons, and vulnerable populations.

The findings will help DRC identify new opportunities for collaboration, policy engagement, and strategic influence within one of Africa’s most important intergovernmental institutions.

Ideal Consultant Profile

Although the full eligibility requirements are outlined in the tender documents, the assignment is likely to suit consultants with experience in:

• Humanitarian policy and advocacy
• African Union institutions and governance
• Regional diplomacy and multilateral engagement
• Refugee and forced displacement policy
• International development
• Political economy analysis
• Stakeholder mapping
• Research and policy analysis
• Strategic communications and influencing
• Monitoring regional policy frameworks

Experience working with humanitarian organizations, international NGOs, regional bodies, or donor-funded programmes would be highly advantageous.

Consultancy Details

Organization: Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Assignment: Mapping of African Union–INGO Influencing Opportunities

Contract Type: One-Time Consultancy

Project Duration: Approximately 8 weeks

Work Arrangement: Fully Remote

Procurement Type: Request for Proposal (RFP)

Handling Office: DRC Headquarters, Copenhagen

This remote structure enables qualified consultants from various locations to participate, provided they meet the tender requirements and possess the necessary expertise.

Application Deadline

Interested consultancy service providers should submit their proposals before:

Deadline: 3 August 2026 at 16:00 UTC

Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the complete tender dossier carefully to understand the required deliverables, proposal format, eligibility criteria, and submission instructions before applying.

Why Work with the Danish Refugee Council?

Founded in 1956, the Danish Refugee Council has grown into one of the world’s leading humanitarian organizations supporting refugees, internally displaced people, and communities affected by conflict and displacement. Operating in nearly 30 countries with thousands of staff and volunteers, DRC is recognized for its commitment to protection, advocacy, durable solutions, and evidence-based humanitarian programming.

Consultants working with DRC have the opportunity to contribute to high-level humanitarian policy initiatives that influence international and regional responses to some of the world’s most pressing displacement challenges.

Final Thoughts

The Mapping of African Union–INGO Influencing Opportunities consultancy presents an outstanding opportunity for experienced humanitarian policy professionals, researchers, and advocacy specialists to support strategic engagement between the Danish Refugee Council and the African Union.

By delivering comprehensive analysis and practical recommendations, the selected consultant will help strengthen regional humanitarian advocacy, improve policy engagement, and contribute to more effective responses for displaced populations across Africa. For consultants with expertise in humanitarian governance and African regional institutions, this remote eight-week assignment offers a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact.

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