Economic Recovery Team Leader

Contract

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Tripoli - Libya

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Economic recovery Team Leader who will be responsible for coordinating, overseeing and directly implementing DRC’s economic recovery activities aimed at protecting and delivering assistance to Libyan IDPs, vulnerable local non-displaced populations and migrants and refugees as per the scope of relevant project.

DRC selects the best qualified candidate for any role, based on pre-defined criteria, such as competencies, qualifications and values. We strive for diversity and inclusion in all our recruitments, by selecting the best suited candidate based on the requirements for the job without discriminating against age, gender, ethnicity, religion, marital status, those with a disability or similar

About the job

The Economic recovery Team Leader will liaise with DRC staff across departments and implementing partners to ensure compliance with economic recovery SOPs and the maintenance of SOP-compliant records during programming as directed by the Programme Manager. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Coordinating beneficiary outreach and identification for multiple projects including liaison with local authorities
• Leading selection of project beneficiaries as per set tools and criteria including participation in a Business Grant Selection Committee
• Leading site identification and assessments for community cash-for-work projects
• Overseeing light rehabilitation works and ensuring completion of activities on sites according to project workplan
• Liaise with local training service provider and overseeing progress of trainings delivered to project participants
• Supervise cash officers/assistants based in Tripoli and remotely based on project locations

About you

Required

• Previous professional experience economic recovery including employment, cash and cash for work programs
• High-level of computer literacy
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain good communication channels with relevant stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Desirable

• 4 years’ experience in the field of social work, humanitarian intervention, community development, or any other relevant field is desirable
• Previous experience working with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), INGOs, UN Agencies and local communities is desirable

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: 9 months (with possibility of extension)

Designation of Duty Station: Tripoli

Start date: ASAP

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. A****pplications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 15 March 2023

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