Economic Recovery Assistant

Contract

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

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate to protect, advocate and promote durable solutions for displacement affected populations.

DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 650 staff in Ukraine and will continue significant scale-up in 2024 to implement emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.

DRC is currently looking for an Economic Recovery Assistant in Dnipro.

Overall purpose of the role

• Under the supervision of the Economic Recovery officer, the Economic Recovery Assistant will implement support in the implementation of economic recovery activities, including provision of sectoral cash to farmers, provision of grants to businesses, support in vocational training, business coaching.
• S/he will work closely with communities, civil society organizations (CSOs), and government services to identify vulnerable individuals in need of support, conduct service mapping, and share information about services available.

Geographic scope: Dnipro

This role will be based in Dnipro DRC office, with field activities in Dnipropetrovska and Zaporizka oblasts.

Main responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Economic Recovery Officer, the Economic Recovery Assistant will:

• Implement programme activities related to economic recovery activities
• Build and maintain relationships with relevant governmental, private and non-governmental service providers to support a market system approach.
• Identify and communicate with Economic Recovery Officer on economic recovery needs in designated areas. Ensure to collect both quantitative and qualitative information and data.
• Organize and conduct outreach activities, including dissemination of key messages, distribution of IEC materials, and conduction of information sessions, tailored to needs identified.
• Contribute to the quality of DRC’s community-based approach by effectively identifying and coordinating with community stakeholders, key informants and community members.
• Mobilize and build strong rapport with communities through consistent engagement with community-based structures and adhering to dignified, culturally sensitive approaches.
• Coordinate with other departments in DRC to facilitate referrals and information sharing.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Economic Recovery Team Leader and/or Economic Recovery Manager, relevant to the achievement of Economic Recovery objectives.

Roles reporting to this position

No direct reports.

Reports to Economic Recovery Team Leader

Required experience and competencies

• Candidates without a background working with business development, employment, agriculture and/or economic recovery but an interest in the area, are encouraged to apply as on the job training will be provided.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with vulnerable individuals, staff members, and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Strong sense of personal integrity and understanding of confidentiality and ethics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, Windows operating systems.
• Good English language skills preferred.
• Ukrainian language skills required.

Required education

Relevant university degree (e.g. political science, international development, or economics) or equivalent professional qualification

We offer:

• Contract length: 3 months with possibility of extension based on available funding.
• Level I
• Start date: As soon as possible

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff.

Application process

All applicants must send 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: 17 January 2024

We reserve the right to conduct further interviews before the deadline for submission of applications.

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