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Dansk Flygtningehjælp
Economic Recovery Officer (Urban Livelohoods)
CONTRACT
November 4, 2024
DepartmentUkraine
WorkplaceSumy
Contract TypeNational contract
Posted04 Nov 2024
Expires20 Nov 2024
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate to protect, advocate and promote durable solutions for displacement affected populations.
DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 800 staff in Ukraine and will continue significant scale-up in 2024 to implement emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.
DRC is currently looking for a Sumy-based Economic Recovery Officer (Urban Livelihoods) for its Economic Recovery activities.
Overall purpose of the role:
Under the management of the Economic Recovery Team Leader, the Economic Recovery Officer is responsible for coordinating and leading the implementation of economic recovery activities, including provision of sectoral cash to farmers, provision of grants to businesses, support in vocational training, business coaching. S/he will work closely with communities, civil society organizations (CSOs), and government services to identify. S/he will work closely with communities, civil society organizations (CSOs), and government services to identify. S/he will be based in Sumy DRC office, with field activities in Sumska oblast.
Geographic scope: Base (Sumy)
This role has a Sumy Oblast focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines at base level. The role contributes to the development of base strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks.
Main responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Economic Recovery Team Leader, the Economic Recovery Officer will:
Degree in Business, Economics, Agriculture, Social Science, Humanities or other related field.
We offer:
Contract length: Open-ended after an initial 3-month probation period
Level: Band H
Designation of Duty Station: Sumy
Start date: December 1st.
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national staff.
Application process:
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages in English).
Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: November 20th.
We reserve the right to conduct further interviews before the deadline for submission of applications.
DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 800 staff in Ukraine and will continue significant scale-up in 2024 to implement emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.
DRC is currently looking for a Sumy-based Economic Recovery Officer (Urban Livelihoods) for its Economic Recovery activities.
Overall purpose of the role:
Under the management of the Economic Recovery Team Leader, the Economic Recovery Officer is responsible for coordinating and leading the implementation of economic recovery activities, including provision of sectoral cash to farmers, provision of grants to businesses, support in vocational training, business coaching. S/he will work closely with communities, civil society organizations (CSOs), and government services to identify. S/he will work closely with communities, civil society organizations (CSOs), and government services to identify. S/he will be based in Sumy DRC office, with field activities in Sumska oblast.
Geographic scope: Base (Sumy)
This role has a Sumy Oblast focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines at base level. The role contributes to the development of base strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks.
Main responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Economic Recovery Team Leader, the Economic Recovery Officer will:
- Lead the planning and implementation of programme activities related to economic recovery activities. To this end, support the Economic Recovery Team Leader in producing and updating monthly workplans.
- Identify and communicate with TL and Manager on economic recovery needs in designated areas. Ensure to collect both quantitative and qualitative information and data.
- Coordinate with Information Management colleagues and take active part in the analysis of the collected information and data.
- Organize outreach activities, including dissemination of key messages, design and distribution of IEC materials, and conduction of information sessions, tailored to needs identified through monitoring.
- Contribute to the quality of DRC’s community-based approach by effectively identifying and coordinating with community stakeholders, key informants and community members.
- Mobilize and build strong rapport with communities through consistent engagement with community-based structures and adhering to dignified, culturally sensitive approaches.
- Supervise the Economic Recovery Assistant(s) and ensure the quality of the activities.
- Coordinate with other departments in DRC to facilitate referrals and information sharing.
- Contribute to and provide field-related inputs for proposals for funding for new projects.
- Provide regular reports to the Economic Recovery Team Leader and/or Economic Recovery Programme Manager.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the Economic Recovery Team Leader and/or Economic Recovery Manager, relevant to the achievement of Economic Recover objectives.
- Understanding of areas of business development, employment, finance, agriculture areas.
- Familiarity with business grants and experience in humanitarian area will be an advantage.
- Comfortable in speaking about sensitive topics and working with people in distress.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with vulnerable individuals, staff members, and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
- Strong sense of personal integrity and understanding of confidentiality and ethics.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, Windows operating systems.
- Good English language skills preferred.
- Ukrainian language skills required.
- 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.
Degree in Business, Economics, Agriculture, Social Science, Humanities or other related field.
We offer:
Contract length: Open-ended after an initial 3-month probation period
Level: Band H
Designation of Duty Station: Sumy
Start date: December 1st.
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national staff.
Application process:
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages in English).
Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: November 20th.
We reserve the right to conduct further interviews before the deadline for submission of applications.
DRC as an employer
Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world - and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 40 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees. We pride ourselves on our:
- Professionalism, impact & expertise
- Humanitarian approach & the work we do
- Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
- Culture, values & strong leadership
- Fair compensation & continuous development
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.
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