Economic Recovery Manager

Contract

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Economic Recovery Manager

Duty Station [Aden and Khokha]

Who are we?

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. Using a protection of human rights framework, DRC has mainly focused on Somalis who are displaced by conflict. Programmers include protection, livelihood, food and NFI distribution, water and sanitation, and advocacy amongst others. DRC Yemen has been providing relief and development services in Yemen since 2008. DRC has mainly focused on refugees and migrants displaced by conflict and natural disasters.

DRC, through its specialized business unit, Danish Demining Group (DDG) aims to recreate a safe environment where people can live without the threat of landmines, unexploded ordinances and small arms and light weapons”. These goals can be effectively advanced through cooperation and joint action with other organization as well as with integration of operations and programs with its sister organization, DRC.

Overall purpose of the role: The Economic Recovery Manager has an area focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the area. The role contributes to the development of area strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to base operations. In addition, the Economic Recovery Manager is in charge of the following:

• Manage DRC Economic Recovery programming in South area, including Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM), cash and voucher activities (CVA), emergency shelter and NFIs, business training and SME development, business grants, life-skills training, vocational training and other activities depending on active grants.
• Ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines in line with the area and country strategy and operations.
• Represent DRC in relevant humanitarian coordination fora, engaging with UN & NGO counterparts and proactively seeking to shape agendas in line with DRC and humanitarian priorities.
• Represent the programme to partners and authorities in a way that boosts DRC's profile and portfolio.
• Provide vision, leadership and direction to DRC Economic Recovery team in South Area as well as overseeing the administration and implementation of the grants, personnel and M&E

Main responsibilities:

People management

• Ensure positions are staffed and projects are on track, timely reporting challenges and escalating issues to the relevant focal points
• Lead and manage the sector team (including people planning, performance, well-being and development
• Provide staff capacity building

Program management

• Management of DRC Economic Recovery portfolio in the area in line with project’s objectives, targets, indicator and timelines
• Oversee programme quality of current and proposed projects
• Approve spending on allocated program lines and ensure accurate budget management and oversight
• Ensure compliance of current & proposed projects within scope of DRC programme department
• Accountable for programme progress against targets and quality
• Develop clear lines of communication between project staff, support service staff, other humanitarian partners and authorities

Monitoring, reporting and development

• Ensure accurate and timely internal and donor reporting
• In close coordination with Emergency Manager and Emergency Specialist, develop program monitoring tools
• Conduct quality control and site monitoring to ensure that services provided are according standards
• Ensure Program monitoring as per expected outputs and outcomes
• Monitor financial spending and budgets
• Continuously update project documentation and files
• Explore new business and partnerships within the area of implementation
• Work closely with Emergency Manager, Area/Base Manager and the Grants unit to develop quality proposals, concept notes and budget
• Develop and undertake needs assessments to inform program design and strategic direction. Conduct frequent rapid needs assessment of the situation in the event of emergency in collaboration with other stakeholders to address related problems
• Coordinate DRC's Emergency response with the other sectors operating in the area, including protection, FSL and WASH
• Ensure integrated and area-based approach to the humanitarian response, geographically and by sector, as appropriate

External coordination and representation

• Represent DRC to relevant national authorities, upholding DRC mandate and promoting the organization’s objectives at all times
• Represent the emergency program with other humanitarian actors and relevant humanitarian coordination mechanisms
• Share relevant project information with stakeholders, in line with DRC data protection policy
• Participate in relevant coordination meetings

About you

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
• Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
• Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

Furthermore, DRC places strong emphasis on staff acting in accordance with the following DRC values:

• Humanitarian approach – right to life with dignity takes precedence over politics and principles
• Respect – belief in the notion that all human beings have equal rights
• Independence and neutrality – fairness and equality through non-affiliation with politics
• Inclusion – all people should have access to, and be included in, DRC interventions
• Honesty and transparency – assuming accountability for our actions

Moreover, we also expect the following:

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

• At least 5 years' experience in a project/ program management role (experience in emergency and general food distribution is a must)
• At least 3 years' experience with people management
• Skills and experience in project/program planning, delivery, monitoring, reporting, review and evaluation
• Experience in working in complex emergencies or challenging security settings and within security management frameworks.
• Calm and diplomatic in nature.
• Ability to produce timely and high quality reports
• Full professional proficiency in English

Education:

• Degree or Diploma or closely related Degree

Languages:

• English – fluent
• Arabic – fluent

Key stakeholders****: (internal and external)

• Base Manager and Area Manager

• Economic Recovery Manager/Specialists/PMs/TLs

• Economic Recovery team

• Support service departments
• Other Sectoral teams operating in the same area

Terms The proposed employment conditions are based on DRC policy and Yemeni labour law. The selected candidate shall perform his/her duties in compliance with the DRC Code of Conduct and procedures at all times.

We offer

DRC will offer the successful applicant a contract ends on 31 December 2022, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work as soon as possible and be willing and able to work in Aden and Khokha.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment. This position will be placed at Band (F2 - Manager).

Application process

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or the link below. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk

Applications close 20th November 2021. The interviews are expected to take place**, in two weeks after advertisment closing date.**

Need further information?

For more details on this position, please contact [email protected].

Please note that applications sent directly to [[email protected]] will not be considered.

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