Economic Recovery Specialist

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Economic Recovery Specialist. 

About the job 

The Economic Recovery Specialist will ensure the technical supervision and strategic development of all projects within Economic Recovery (ECREC) sector in Libya. This includes participating in developing quality project proposals, ensuring the quality of programming, building technical capacity within the Economic Recovery team, and maintaining external coordination and representation with the local entities in general and during emergency situations. 
 
Your main duties and responsibilities will be: 

Programming 

• Uphold the professional standards related to economic recovery programming in humanitarian assistance. 
• Develop a strong understanding of DRC's economic recovery programming procedures and standards. 
• Support the Program Manager to manage the financial aspects of the project (forecast and spending tracking). 
• Support supply chain department for required procurement processes. 
• Uphold the highest standard of confidentiality when managing records to ensure beneficiary dignity and privacy. 
• Identify and report challenges and concerns to Program Manager 
• Define the strategy and positioning of the ECREC department in Libya. 
• Contribute to project proposal elaboration and lead on technical, strategical and financial aspects of EcRec components 
• In coordination with the Programme Manager, coordinate the identification of ECREC needs., and identify programmatic opportunities 
• Ensure technical coordination with the country office when needed. 
• Ensure that integrated programming is promoted and implemented when possible and pertinent. 
• In a close coordination with the Progarmme Manager, being a focal point for the municipality level communication during emergency response activities. 
•  Leading the required coordination for conducting capacity development training and workshops with municipality level.   

Reporting 

• Contribute to the development and review of activity reports. 
• Analyze needs for the ECREC component. 
• Monitor program implementation to ensure services meet DRC standards. 
• Contribute to the development and ensure the quality of ECREC component of donors’ reports 

Representation 

• Share and communicate on DRC projects with different partners. 
• Ensure DRC's active participation in national sectoral coordination and technical platforms. 
• Develop partnerships with national and international NGOs, government services, and other institutions.  

Operations 

• Develop program monitoring tools, ensure the correct application of tools and methodology and lead on the production of learning documents 
• Ensure program quality through regular field visit and implementation team follow up, 
• Provide technical support for project implementation. 
• Ensure training and capacity building of ECREC sector teams. 
• Develop tools and standard procedures (SOP´s) for quality implementation, train team in their use and ensure their good implementation 
• Lead on ECREC related study and assessment (e.g. Labour Market Assessment, social protection system mapping) 
• Lead on ToT and other training activities, for material design and training facilitation 

Other 

• Provide specialized knowledge and operational know-how on ECREC sector. 
• Advise other DRC sector experts on ECREC and contribute to DRC's overall strategy in Libya. 

About you 

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a Minimum of 4 years of experience in Economic Recovery /or relevant in an international NGO. Moreover, we also expect the following:  

• Proven skills in project management and development, and technical writing. 
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
• Experience in project development. 
• Experience in volatile and insecure environments. 
• Experience partnering with national partners, authorities/government, and UN agencies. 
• Fluency in English. 
• Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively in a multi-cultural environment. 
• Ability to live and work in an insecure and high-stress environment. 
• University Degree in the field of Business Administration, social sciences, political sciences, development, civil engineering, or any other related field 
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic. 

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 End Date: Mar 31, 2026 
• Band: NMG2 
• Designation of Duty Station: Tripoli 
• Suggested starting date: 14 Dec 2025 

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national  employees; please refer to our website. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact sonia.turki@drc.ngo. 

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: 26 Nov 2025 

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