Job Overview
In 2003, , DRC became one of the first organisations to provide humanitarian assistance in the country. Today, DRC continues to provide humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable displacement-affected families, including IDPs, returnees, and host communities in Basra, Baqubah, Jalawla, Gatoon, Baghdad, Muqdadiya, Balad, Aziz Balad, Samarra, Mosul, Duhok, Tel Afar, Baa’j, Sinjar, and Erbil.
Find more about DRC operations in Iraq here: Iraq | DRC Danish Refugee Council
Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified [Economic Recovery Assistant ]
Overall purpose of the role:
responsible for implementing economic recovery (ER) projects in the field on daily base activities, liaising with relevant stakeholders, beneficiary’s registration and selection, and monitoring beneficiaries.
- Awareness raising and community mobilization.
- Monitoring and supporting project implementation at field level
Reporting to: Economic Recovery Team leader
Direct reports: N/A
Unit/department: Economic Recovery
Location: Anbar, Faluja with frequent travels to Bzibiz and other areas of intervention.
Main Responsibilities:
- Assisting the economic recovery team in networking with the stakeholders such as local authorities, NGOs and INGOs and other relevant project partners.
- Economic recovery project assistant is responsible in communicating and mobilizing for the EcRec projects with the target communities according to the DRC SOPs, project objectives and processes.
- Beneficiary identification, registration, and selection for the EcRec projects.
- In cooperation with the EcRec officer and with the support from EeRec team leader collecting beneficiary’s data according to DRC selection criteria per each activity, including assisting and conducting the livelihoods counseling process.
- Implementing EcRec projects in the field following DRC procedures.
- Assisting and leading the relevant livelihoods training courses to the beneficiaries such as: life skills, business management skills, employability, language skills trainings…etc.
- Working on multiple relevant livelihoods activities such as business grant, vocational trainings, cash for work, Perma Garden, Waste and water management and community awareness activities.
- Conduct daily project site visits and write reports accordingly
- Ensuring that beneficiary documentation is correctly captured and filed for all the EcRec activities.
- Monitoring of project sites, beneficiaries, distributions and following up daily on any issues that arise.
- Ensure that the project engages local stakeholders and develops local capacity for longer term sustainability
- Commit to continuous learning and overall self-development
- Any other assignment by the line manager, including preparation of logistic, procurement and finance requirements
Experience and technical competencies:
- Understanding of DRC’s work and ability to follow up on project sites.
- A suitable qualification or experience in Development work
- Knowledge of local laws and regulations
- Punctual reliable and efficient
- Knowledge of EcRec activities
- Good communication skills.
- Skill of problem solving.
- Ability of making decisions.
Preferred attributes
- Prior experience working with NGOs or INGOs
- Experience with Economic recovery/ Livelihoods, agricultural or environmental related programs
Education:
- university degree of Agriculture, civil engineering, or relevant educational background
Languages:
- Spoken and written Arabic and English is appreciated.
Key stakeholders: (N/A)
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: 5 Months
- Salary Band: I.1
- Start Date: 07-May-2024
- Comprehensive health insurance for staff, spouse, and up to two children under 18.
- Personal Accident insurance coverage in the event of work-related accidents during working hours.
- Psychosocial support for staff and family members.
- Learning & Development opportunities for professional growth.
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff. Please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.
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: [16-April-2024]
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.
DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:
- Professionalism, impact & expertise
- Humanitarian approach & the work we do
- Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
- Culture, values & strong leadership
- Fair compensation & continuous development
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/about-us/job-and-career/support-for-job-seekers.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants regardless of race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or marital status. We have a strong ambition to further enhance the diversity of our workforce and our goal is to achieve 50% gender balance and at least 50% representation of national staff in management roles. We acknowledge the importance of fostering a diverse and inclusive team to successfully achieve our organizational goals and positively impact the communities we serve.
