Economic Recovery Assistant

Programme & Policy

Contract

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

DRC Somalia/Land

DRC has been operating in Somalia since 1998 using the protection of human rights framework. Somalia is experiencing a devastating humanitarian crisis, with nearly 80% of the population in need of some form of humanitarian assistance. DRC in Somalia is scaling up the operation in emergency response through an integrated approach accessing hard to reach populations

Overall purpose of the role: (1-2 sentences)

Responsible for overall implementation of FSL implementation activities of Cash programming, CFW, SMEs and VST, VSLS, Microfinance and Agriculture.

Responsibilities: (in bullet points)

• Responsible for assisting and supporting Food security & Livelihoods implementation activities and interventions for DRC Mogadishu.
• Participate in the overall implementation, coordination and LA and community engagement, beneficiary mobilization and selection of economic recovery activities, SMEs, VST and microfinance in the intervention areas.
• Facilitate liaison with community-based organizations and coordinate with community leaders in identifying target groups for DRC FSL activities in urban and IDP settlements.
• Regularly monitor and evaluate the performance of the project and provide timely inputs, feedback and impact of the DRC FSL interventions to the project manager
• Play an important role in realization of project outputs and outcomes through the timely implementation of activities in a well-planned, organized and coordinated manner.
• Ensure equal participation by all segments of the community, taking into consideration issues regarding gender, age and clan affiliation
• Support the teams in conducting assessments and carrying out monitoring and evaluation exercises
• Together with your supervisor, participate gathering basic information about the community/cluster of villages which will help easy implementation of the planned activities
• Responsible for the implementation of Agricultural and provide technical support to farmers at the field level and advice on agricultural activities.
• Lead on the implementation of basic tasks within sector area, including beneficiary identification, distribution of relief assistance (either cash or in-kind), needs assessments and other sector-specific evaluations
• Guiding village committee and Community Project Implementation unit and on the adherence to the project policies and procedures.
• Ensure that DRC’s objectives and approaches are well disseminated to raise awareness amongst beneficiaries ensuring all project procedures and policies on project implementation are followed.
• Provide advice, backstopping, conduct and facilitate training on through appropriate methodology.
• Responsible community empowering to enable them to manage their issues by themselves and be able to sustain projects
• Assist and facilitate the needs assessment survey of IDP’s and urban poor areas in collaboration with others Staff, INGO’s and or government.

Programming:

• Participate in carrying out participatory needs’ assessment within the target population in DRC area of intervention.
• With the support of the project manager and Officer, develop activities plans, including assessment and distribution plans.
• In liaison with sector heads set criteria of eligibility for beneficiaries. Select and record through filing system beneficiaries’ profiles and support.
• Planning activities (quarterly plan/objectives; monthly plan and weekly movement planning) as to focus the expected results.
• Ensure quality programming through capacity building and training.
• Analyze and propose solutions/improvements or new directions for the smooth running of the current and future programs.
• Participate in follow-up, monitoring and evaluation exercises as scheduled or otherwise.
• Responsible for managing risk associated with cash-related implementation program activities.

Logistic and Administration

• Responsible for organizing the necessary logistic (transport, accommodation, meals, etc.
• Submit weekly movement plans to the project manager.
• Follow up on order requests and give suggestions to the Project manager for validation.

Reporting and communication

• Identify and inform the project manager of any problems or constraints.
• Represent the organization in meeting with beneficiaries.
• Promote systematically DRC mandate and humanitarian principles to other stakeholders/partner agencies at all times.
• Develop weekly activity and movement planning and submit to area manager and logistic officer.
• Develop monthly work plan /activities/objectives and submit to Project manager.
• Submit weekly/monthly activities report and work plan (objectives/movement/activities) to Project manager

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

• 2 years of experience within the field of Livelihoods, scope registrations, community mobilization and others.
• Strong understanding of basic training in Livelihood programming, participatory training methods, community mobilizations and networking
• Effective and timely implementation of all interventions outlined under output and any other related and cross cutting program activities related to Livelihoods
• Working experience and knowledge of the local duty station
• Able to adapt to changing situations as required.

Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)

• Bachelor degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Social Science, Public Admin, Business Administration or any other relevant degree.

Conditions

Contract: 8 months with the possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and other conditions are offered by DRC’s Terms of Employment for National Staff; Employment band None Management I2

Availability: 20th September 2024

Duty station: This position is based in Jowhar

Reporting Line: Project Manager

Providing equal opportunities, we are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Promoting high standards: DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP, and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct about DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. DRC conducts thorough background checks as part of the recruitment process

Application and CV

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

Qualified Female candidates highly encouraged to apply

DRC only accepts applications sent via our online application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies.

Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 31st August 2024.

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