Location: Tikrit (with travels to the field in areas across Salah-al Din, including to Al-Alam, Baiji, Shirqat, Samarra, Balad and other areas as assigned)

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunities for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

In 2003, following the start of foreign military operations in Iraq, DRC became one of the first organisations to provide humanitarian assistance in the country and now operates in 11 governorates, including Anbar, Baghdad, Babel, Diyala, Duhok, Erbil, Karbala, Kirkuk, Najaf, Ninewa and Salah-al-Din.

Responsibilities:

Under the general supervision of the Tikrit Economic Recovery program manager, contribute to the implementation of DRC Economic Recovery activities as defined by project requirements, technical standards, specifications, and other documentation.
The Economic Recovery Assistant will provide administrative and technical support to facilitate the delivery of economic recovery activities in Salahaldin. They will assist the Economic Recovery Officer in ensuring quality of planning, implementation and follow up of economic recovery activities. The Salahaldin team will be providing tailored Economic Recovery support to pilot a personalized graduation approach for target communities in (Tikrit, Samarra, Balad, Is’haqi and other areas in Salahaldin). The project will include activities such as business training and grants, apprenticeships and vocational training, savings and loans groups, market linkage events as well as integrated Protection services.
Conduct the following field activities (community committees' formations, community committee meetings, labor market assessment, price monitoring vulnerability assessment, feasibility assessments, business monitoring, employer interviews, apprenticeship and job placement, focus group discussions, value chain analyses, business management training, life skill training, vocational training, saving group training, market linkage events, participatory service mapping, cash distributions and any other tasks assigned by the line manager.
Provide support to the Economic Recovery officer/ Team Leader and other DRC staff in arrangements for Economic Recovery, such as ensuring the correct equipment is present and in good working order, the Economic Recovery site is correctly prepared, safety standards are being observed, etc.
Enhance and facilitate discussion on main community concerns and problems within the displaced and the host communities.
Identify and assess the needs of various communities and suggest possible solutions in coordination with Project Officer.
Develop (daily/weekly) visit plans on assessing, re-assessing, and following up community activities in coordination with Project Officer/ team leader.
Ensure dissemination of clear and reliable information on Economic Recovery service provision and other pre-selected key topics.
Conduct information sessions, record feedback (comments, suggestions) and report result back to Project Officer.
Maintain constructive relationships with municipalities, other local government institutions, local NGO partners and other international organizations in coordination with the other team members
Contribute to capacity building of local organizations, community groups, and stakeholders
Ensure transparent and accountable communication with beneficiaries and key stakeholders, regarding entitlements, documentation required, and selection criteria and cash distribution plans.
Compile, check and submit all Economic Recovery documentation necessary to DRC’s supply chain or /and finance departments to process payments (for example, for workshops, daily workers).
Ensure that all the activities he/she implemented in accordance with DRC guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures ensuring standards of accountability and the DRC feedback mechanism are being properly implemented through all project activities.
Ensure equal participation through all stages of the project from all members of the community, taking into consideration gender, age, ethnic identities and clan and tribal affiliations.
Conduct activities in a community- and rights-based, participatory manner, maintaining an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD), Prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) and conflict-sensitive approach to community engagement.

Other

Any other duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager.
Conduct duties in accordance with DRC Iraq programme Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Conduct duties in accordance with DRC Code of Conduct.

Make sure to spread a positive image of DRC and its activities by explaining what DRC is doing and why DRC operates in that way.

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

At least 2-3 years of relevant professional experience of working with UN or Non-Governmental Organizations preferably in Economic Recovery.
Strong written communication skills, experience writing reports or other narrative documents.
Proven work experience in cash and Economic Recovery projects
Experience working with or for NGOs and/or UN agencies, particularly international humanitarian organizations in returnee, host community, refugee and IDPs contexts.
Proficiency in the method for assessment/surveys
Use of tablets and data entry proven ability to work in a complex multicultural environment as a flexible and respectful team member.
Fluent Arabic language-both written and spoken is a strong requirement
Working knowledge of the English language-is an asset
Very good interpersonal skills and following computer programmes (Excel functions, VLOOKUP, data extraction and analysis) and tablets programs (ODK & CTO).

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:

Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.

Education:

Relevant university degree or similar education preferred.

Languages:

English (very good)
Arabic (Fluent)

Key stakeholders:

Area manager
Economic Recovery s program manager and Team Leader
Support Services teams

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s 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.

Diversity & Inclusion: DRC Iraq is committed to promoting an inclusive work environment according to our Age, Gender, and Diversity approach (AGD). We aim to have a more diversified leadership structure creating opportunities for qualified women to take on managerial roles. We also continuously work to make our workplace more accessible for persons with specific needs. We offer benefits related to psychosocial support, health insurance, maternity and paternity leave, child sick leave, and lactation breaks. As part of our commitment to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from female candidates, persons living with disabilities, as well as representatives of minorities.

Note: Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ng

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Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: drc.ngo