Economic Recovery Assistant

Programme & Policy

Overview

Provide day to day Economic Recovery project management assistance

You have:

• Minimum 1-year experience in Livelihoods related project implementation.
• Minimum experience in participatory tools for identifying targets is an advantage.
• Experience in implementing activities through partners.
• Experience in implementing innovative income generating activities interventions will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office packages.
• Graduation in Natural/Social Sciences/Rural Development etc.
• English (Basic).
• Bengali (Fluent in writing and speaking).
• Chittagonian (Fluent in speaking).

Contract

This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world’s leading NGOs, with a focus on responding to displacement, have been registered in Bangladesh since 2013. In 2017, in response to the Rohingya influx, DRC launched an integrated program of support to the government in site management, shelter/NFI and protection. In 2018, DRC started implementing aid projects in support of the host communities most affected by the influx of refugees. As a key part of this, DRC opened an area office in Cox’s Bazar, and a main office in Dhaka.

POSITION PROFILE

To provide day to day Economic Recovery project management assistance and support related to Economic Recovery and implementing partners interventions under the direct supervision of Economic Recovery Manager in compliance with DRC's and local guidelines and procedures.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in implementation of the Economic Recovery projects/programme with implementing partners.
• Assist to Economic Recovery Manager in the preparation or drafting concept notes/project documents/reports as necessary.
• Provide timely inputs and feedback and compile and submit regular project updates to the line manager.
• Plan and facilitate capacity development training workshop for implementing partners staff, CBO representative, government officials with developing curriculum/ modules and delivery guidelines.
• Assist to manager for drafting Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), different guidelines/ tools for partners and Terms of Reference (ToR) for hiring consultants.
• Monitor the IP’s activities at field level with proper guidance and facilitation where applicable.
• Develop different livelihoods project related technical specifications on the product/inputs for procurement in compliances with sector and government line agencies.
• Ensure participation in different sectoral forums (EETWG, FSS, LSDS) and exploring opportunities to work with other internal sectors (protection, SMS) as required.
• Support in resolving any emerging problems and issues in the field.
• Make field arrangements for planned visits/ high level visitor/donor official to project locations.
• Set up a clear beneficiary follow -up mechanisms and ensures appropriate follow-ups are made to support beneficiaries.
• Coordinate activities with relevant stakeholders-UNO/UP Chairman/CICs/civil societies/actors at field level with establishing synergic linkages.
• Ensure that the DRC Code of Conduct and PSEA reporting mechanism is understood, acknowledged in writing, and adhered to by stakeholders/partners.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the line manager.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Minimum 1-year experience in Livelihoods related project implementation.
• Minimum experience in participatory tools for identifying targeted is an advantage.
• Experience in implementing activities through partners.
• Experience in implementing innovative income generating activities interventions will be an added advantage.
• Familiar with in Microsoft Office packages.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation in Natural/Social Sciences/Rural Development etc.

LANGUAGES

• English (Basic).
• Bengali (Fluent in writing and speaking).
• Chittagonian (Fluent in speaking).

ALL EMPLOYEES 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 act in line with DRC’s vision and values.

POSITION DETAILS

• Type of contract: National
• Employment Band: I
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Duty station: Cox’s Bazar
• Closing Date for Application: 11th December 2022

WHAT WE OFFER

1. Two bonuses (paid at pro-rata basis with monthly salary)
2. Relocation Allowance
3. Mobile Allowance
4. Leave Encashment
5. Group life Insurance including Family
6. Dental and Optical benefits
7. Gratuity
8. Excellent Working Environment and opportunity to Growth
9. Various learning and development platforms

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Applications must be submitted through the mentioned link on the page by clicking on Apply Button.
2. All applicants must send a cover letter along with an updated CV (we encourage CV no longer than four pages) in English.
3. Mentioning three referees' details of your present supervisor and HR along with past employment’s supervisor with CV.

Note: Applications sent by email will not be considered. In addition, DRC doesn’t charge any fee for any of its recruitment process & believes in equal opportunity in employment regardless. Females are highly encouraged to apply.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact [email protected].

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website: www.drc.ngo.

***FRAUD ALERT***

It has been brought to the attention of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from DRC in Bangladesh. These offers reportedly concern fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants asking for money. DRC would like to stipulate that the organization never charges or accepts any money from job seekers during the recruitment process. DRC recommends that you do not respond to unsolicited offers of employment.

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Added 3 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: drc.ngo