Economic Recovery Team Leader

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

He/she is responsible for professional, efficient, and high-quality implementation of project activities in Herat, including planning, implementation, staff management and logistics management and to maintain close cooperation with targeted communities. He/ she will have management responsibilities for Livelihoods Program Officers.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible to complete activities on time, on target, and on budget for all Herat Economic Recovery projects.
• Responsible to support Livelihoods PM in development of appropriate and feasible implementation plans, and monitoring of these plans on a regular basis
• Responsible for ensuring activities are registered with the appropriate Ministry / Government Departments both during implementation and completion phases and that requested Reports are accurate and submitted in a timely fashion.
• Responsible to lead logistics processes including on time procurement, quality checks of procured items and organize appropriate distribution in the field.
• Responsible for daily supervision and capacity development of Livelihoods Programme Officers and Workers
• Responsible for engaging local Trainers, Caretakers, and the setup of centers in advance of start-up of activities.
• Responsible to organize and plan for data collection including beneficiary selection and monthly feedback and monitoring
• Carry out regular field visits to organize and monitor the implementation of the activities and to collaborate with colleagues from M&E department and Third Party Monitoring bodies.
• Collect information in the field on the general and specific situation in the area
• Identify Community Leaders and organize meetings with them in order to clarify needs and problems of the community and to identify solutions
• Ensure female representation at the community leadership level
• Lead cooperation with community leaders and with the assisted population, as well as with all relevant field stakeholders
• Contribute to the needs assessment in the area of operation and to the planning of new activities
• Provide financial and program information and draft reports for internal and donor reporting as per PM guidance
• Performing any other tasks as instructed by the Area (Program) Manager and - in his/her absence.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies:

• At least graduated 12th, university degree is desirable.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience within a humanitarian organization, prior experience in emergency responses is desirable.
• Good knowledge of the region and understand the movement pattern of the people including Returnees and IDPs.
• Good experience of working directly with Afghan communities and local authorities; Experience in Cash Based Assistance, Monitoring, and evaluation and/or experience of survey and assessment works.
• Good communications skills; Good written and spoken English; Pashto and Dari
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and report writing ability

Education/qualifications:

• Five years of experience
• Report writing skills
• Good communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Staff leading skills

Languages:

• English
• 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 considering, please do not attached your CVs.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.