Economic Recovery Assistant (Only Female)

Provide support in economic recovery projects focused on community infrastructure.

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Application deadline 4 years ago: Wednesday 29 Jun 2022 at 23:59 UTC

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Overview

Provide support in economic recovery projects focused on community infrastructure.

You have:

  • One year of experience in related field.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Administrating skills necessary for project management.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • High school graduate, bachelor's degree preferred.
  • English (Intermediate) language proficiency required.
  • Fluent in Pashto and Dari languages.

Contract

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

WHO ARE WE?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity 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.

ABOUT THE JOB

As part of economic recovery program intervention, DRC will implement small and large community infrastructures for the most vulnerable people under CFW modality. Therefore, economic recovery CFW assistant will be responsible to deliver high quality of specialized project activities related to community infrastructure projects, and will be a part of CFW project selection, beneficiary assessment, labors supervision, and qualitative implementation of CFW project based on DRC CFW SOPs and criteria with the consideration of donor requirements to achieve overall project objectives.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist the EcRec Officer in administering beneficiary assessment and selection.
  • Supervise a daily basis Cash for Work activities in the sites
  • Ensure that cash for work tools and materials are properly distributed to the workers and stored at the end of the activities
  • Conduct/lead field assessment for cash for work participants
  • Ensure the target group for cash for work are registered, verified to comply with selection criteria and evaluation
  • Prepare daily reports according to agreed timelines on activities undertaken during the Cash for Work activities including: challenges encountered and best practice methods
  • Assist the EcRec Officer with regard to logistics, including preparing requisition forms, conducting quality checks and conducting distributions.
  • Collect attendance sheets and process payments of monthly stipends, where relevant.
  • Assist the EcRec Officer in setup of vocational training, apprenticeships classes and any other training classes.
  • Any other duty assigned by the EcRec officer or Team Leader.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies:

  • One year of experience
  • Good communication skills
  • Administrating skills
  • Computer using skills specially Ms. Excel.

Education/qualifications:

  • High school graduate, bachelor’s degree preferred.

Languages:

  • English (Intermediate)
  • Pashto (Fluent)
  • Dari (Fluent)

We Offer:

  • Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DRC salary scale

Application process:

Interested? Then apply for this position, all applicants must send a letter of motivation and DRC Job Application form, you can access our job application form from the below link.

DRC Job Application form link: https://www.acbar.org/Document/8060869251.docx

Note: Please attach the completed application form instead of CV along with your letter of motivation to the official DRC Job portal address mentioned in the job vacancy, Only DRC Job application form will be consider, please do not attached your CVs.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to manage a project under pressure? The interviewer wants to assess your ability to handle stress and maintain productivity during challenging situations. Discuss a specific instance, focusing on your problem-solving strategies and the outcome.
How do you ensure effective communication among team members? This question evaluates your communication skills and teamwork abilities. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use for beneficiary selection in a cash for work program? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you dealt with a conflict during a teamwork project? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you believe is the most challenging aspect of working with vulnerable populations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 4 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: drc.ngo