Economic Recovery Assistant - Cash for Work

Contract

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

DRC has been responding to various humanitarian crises in Lebanon since 2004, working with Palestinian, Iraqi and Syrian refugees. DRC received registration from the Ministry of Interior in 2011, and since then has focused primarily on responding to the Syrian refugee crisis in Lebanon and the resulting impact on Lebanese host community. DRC Lebanon’s focus is to ensure that we are able to respond to critical emerging humanitarian needs whilst improve the living conditions of displacement-affected populations and contribute to the achievement of durable solutions. With an annual portfolio of $12million, and with approximately 200+ staff, DRC is focusing its response in protection and economic recovery (Ec-Rec) sector in Bekka, North Lebanon and Beirut. DRC is also contributing to the evidence base and coordination structures in country through our Evidence Generation and referral information management (RIMs) teams.

About the job

The Economic Recovery assistant will be in charge of all the Cash-for-Work activities support and implementation in the governorate of Bekaa. The Economic Recovery Assistant will be under the direct supervision of the Economic Recovery Officer. S/he will work to ensure the Cash-for-Work intervention is ongoing with highest technical quality, activities are completed on time and that information is shared with the Officer.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Actively implement the cash for work activities in the field through a daily support, oversight and field presence. Ensure that the implementation of the activities, the work of beneficiaries and their working conditions are in line with the technical guidelines and DRC commitments.

• Act as the main focal point present daily in the field for beneficiaries, communities and DRC; maintain good relationships with participants, and make sure any feedbacks are shared with the Officer.

• Organize and participate in focus group discussions with the community to validate the CFW projects suggested by the municipalities and make sure that the vision and interest of the communities are respected in the final selection of the CFW projects.
• Organize the cash-for-work projects schedule, the workload for each worker, and ensure the appropriate tools and materials are delivered on time in the field and are appropriate.
• Organize beneficiaries schedule, collect daily attendance sheets and follow-up with beneficiaries on site

• Ensure the finalization of each cash-for-work project within the timeline, the BOQs, the materials, while ensuring constantly the well-being and working conditions of the beneficiaries, with a special care and work flexibility for the most vulnerable, while informing the Officer constantly.

• Ensure strong engagement and communication with participants targeted in DRC EcRec program and make sure their work place is safe and dignified, and make sure that enquiries are answered in a timely manner, in coordination with the MEAL hotline.

• Conducting community needs assessments to determine areas of need in the community
• Planning and coordinating activities that promote community involvement.
• Coordinating with local non-profit organizations to plan community events

• Work closely with the rest of the EcRec team and the MEAL to support coordination between various project activities, as well as coordination between communities in order to ensure integrated programming and streamlined communication; under the overall supervision of the EcRec team leader.

• Work closely with operational staff, specifically procurement team, to ensure proper organization and timely delivery in the field of order requests, payment requests and assets.

• Manage and track the stock of tools, materials and refreshments received in the field and their proper usage as well as their storage in a safe place.
• Work closely with the monitoring and evaluation department to facilitate monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure program implementation is on track and of highest quality.
• Report and refer to other services beneficiaries who might be in need, according to DRC guidelines and processes.

• Fill and track the participation of beneficiaries in order to generate the payment list on a monthly basis for each cash-for-work project and share them with the Officer and/or the finance department.

• Ensure that project files are maintained and well archived (soft and hard copies).

• Any other task relevant to the position and as requested by the EcRec Officer

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a minimum 1 year of relevant work experience with NGOs or private sector in Cash for work, Shelter or related sectors, or in the engineering construction sector, which would include experience with the following activities:

• Implementation of Cash-for-Work projects, rehabilitation and shelter related projects

• Implementation of Cash for Work Projects integrated in Community Support Projects

• Cash delivery mechanism and modalities

• Community mobilization.

Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• A minimum of a Bachelor University degree in civil engineer, architect or construction management

• Advanced English proficiency

• Fluency in local language

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: End of December 2022 renewable based on budget availability. - Band: I - Designation of Duty Station: Bekaa - Start date: As soon as possible

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact [email protected]

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: 8th of September 2022

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