Economic Recovery-Team Leader

Contract

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WHO ARE WE?

We 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

Under the supervision of DRC Economic Recovery Manager / Area Program Manager, the Economic Recovery Team Leader is responsible for the management and overall execution of the economic recovery activities in the East (Kunar & Nuristan), based on budget and maintenance of standards. The Economic Recovery – Team Leader oversees a team composed of 5 or more national staff and guides them to implement program activities in the field based on the DRC EcRec. SOPs and regulations. The position will report technically to the Economic Recovery Coordinator. The Economic recovery Team Leader will be working in cooperation with DRC’s protection, emergency teams, HDP & other sectors, with close collaboration with local authorities and communities. In addition, he/she will be tasked of reporting and when requested engaged in monitoring, evaluation and learning activities.

Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the Economic Recovery Manager and based on technical advice and inputs of the Technical Program Specialist, the Economic Recovery Team Leader is responsible for:

Program management

• Provide direct support to DRC economic recovery staff.
• Mobilizing with government and other relevant stakeholders in overall project implementation.
• Mobilizing the team for delivery assistance/services and implement the project actives in the field.
• Provide staff with direction in the field and provide technical support where needed.
• Attend relevant cluster/working group meetings hosted by other NGOs and UN agencies that address economic recovery issues of concerned population or as delegated by Economic Recovery Manager.
• Ensure the service quality and overall integrity of the program.
• Identify means of enhancing strengths and opportunities, addressing weaknesses and threats. Formulate actionable recommendations.
• Responsible to lead logistics processes including on time procurement, quality checks of procured items and organize appropriate distribution in the field.
• Ensure timely program implementation.

Administration

• Ensure the policies, procedures, and practices of DRC as expressed in the administrative guidelines are fully adhered to and followed.
• Ensure the respect of labor law, DRC rules and regulations, and internal regulation applicable at country level.
• Ensure all DRC policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure program documents are complete, up to date, and stored appropriately.
• Resolve issues and initiating corrective action as appropriate.

Monitoring and reporting

• Monitor program activates in line with activity plan, in collaboration with the DRC policy and procedures.
• Prepare progress reports of the program at regular intervals to relevant managers.
• Proactively manage changes in program scope, identify potential needs for adjustment and communicate it to stakeholders.
• Review deliverables prepared by the program team before passing it to the beneficiaries.

Staff management

• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Supervise program team members and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Motivate team to work together in the most efficient manner.
• Keeps program team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news.
• Guide staff to communicate and network clearly, appropriately, and transparently.
• Ensure staff capacity building and capacity development in all areas of the program.
• Any other task assigned by senior management.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies:

• At least 3 years of work experience in management or other activities related to the responsibilities of the position.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, reporting, and leading the team to implement economic recovery project properly as well as representing DRC in meetings/trainings.
• Working experience with communities especially in implementing economic recovery programs.
• Good management and leadership skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, proven self-initiative and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to travel to the remote parts of the eastern region.

Education/qualifications:

• Bachelors in economics, Agriculture, or another relevant fields.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Having advance level knowledge of office packages & data representation.

Languages:

• English (Advance)
• Pashto (Fluent)
• Dari (Fluent)

We Offer:

• Contract length: to 31st of December 2024 with the possibility of Extension.
• Band: MG
• Designation of Duty Station: Based in Kunar.
• DRC has Flexible working hours for Females staff as per DRC Policy.
• 13th month’s salary Will be paid by end of each month with salary.
• Top-up credit card as per office regulations.
• 1+1 Health Insurance will be provided by DRC.
• Eid Bonus.
• DRC provide Transport allowance/ Transportation Facilities for female and people with disability.
• DRC Provides kindergarten/ Day Care allowance for max 2 children – Applicable to female mothers.
• Per diem allowance for employee and her Mahram - Applicable for female
• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the DRC salary scale.

Application process:

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking the Apply button 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.

Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.