Economic Recovery Assistant (2 Positions)

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 6,500. 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.

DRC has been operating in the Middle East (ME) region for over a decade, running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection and advocacy programmes through Country Offices (COs) in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey with a Regional Office (RO) in Amman.

DRC Yemen’s response

Throughout its nine field offices and a workforce of staff, DRC upholds its main programmatic objectives to provide immediate and life sustaining assistance, to strengthen the protective environment, and to reduce displacement related risks and vulnerabilities by promoting self-reliance at household and community level.

About the Job:

Overall purpose of the role:

The Economic Recovery Assistant provides essential support to the efficient and compliant implementation of DRC's Economic Recovery activities at the base level. The role focuses on carrying out core field tasks, including beneficiary identification and distribution, while ensuring strict adherence to DRC's guidelines and standard operating procedures. The Assistant contributes to the team's daily planning and supports administrative processes to maintain smooth programme operations. In addition, the Economic Recovery Assistant is in charge of the following:

Programme Implementation Support

• Actively participate in field-level activities, including beneficiary identification, registration, and verification for emergency and recovery interventions.
• Support the distribution of relief assistance (cash or in-kind), ensuring processes are orderly, accountable, and respectful to beneficiaries.
• Assist the sector Officer in conducting needs assessments and other sector-specific data collection exercises in the communities.
• Communicate clearly with community members about programme objectives, entitlements, and feedback mechanisms as directed.

Administration, Compliance & Reporting

• Carry out key administrative tasks, including the preparation of Purchase Requisitions (PRs), Purchase Orders (POs), and service contracts as requested.
• Assist in the tracking of programme outputs and the financial reconciliation of activities.
• Ensure the timely and accurate reporting of daily field activities and promptly escalate any issues encountered during implementation to the Team Leader.
• Follow given work plans, guidelines, and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with DRC and donor requirements.

Coordination & Teamwork

• Develop and maintain respectful relations with persons of concern, community leaders, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the Economic Recovery team and other sectoral teams.
• Participate actively in team meetings and planning sessions, providing updates from field activities.
• Support logistics and coordination for field movements as required.

About you

To be successful in this role, you must have:

Experience and technical competencies:

• Minimum 2 year of relevant work experience.
• Experience in administrative tasks.
• Excellent computer science.
• Experience with following standard procedures and guidelines.
• Fluency in local language.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies: 

• 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.

Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required qualifications:

Education:

Essential Qualification :

• Degree or Diploma or closely related Degree.

Languages:

• Arabic – fluent.
• English basic.

Key stakeholders:

• Economic Recovery Manager/Specialists/PMs/TLs.
• Economic Recovery team.
• Support service departments.
• Other Sectoral teams operating in the same area.

We offer

DRC will offer the successful applicant a contract until April 30, 2026, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work as soon as possible and be willing and able to work in Hodeida.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment. This position will be placed at Band (NMI) and will be reporting to the Economic Recovery Team Leader.

Application process

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or the link 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.

Applications close on 17th December 2025. The written test /interviews are expected to take place a maximum of two weeks after the closing date.  

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please check Need Support? or contact HR.

Need further information?

For more details on this position, please contact yem-recruitment@drc.ngo.

Please note that applications sent directly to [yem-recruitment@drc.ngo] will not be considered.

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