Household Economic Approach consultant

Rabouni/Tindouf, Algeria

We are looking for a highly qualified, independent Household Economic Approach Consultant to join our DRC office in Algeria.

Who are we?

DRC has been operating in the Middle East and North Africa for over a decade, running a combination of livelihood, protection, advocacy and relief projects. Since April 2016, the DRC Algeria team has sought to implement relevant, coordinated and effective livelihood support to the Sahrawi youth that utilizes their full potential. DRC intervention will include the provision of life skills training, quick impact projects related to social opportunities for youth, provision of business development training, and distribution of small grants to start up or expand micro, small, or medium enterprises (MSMEs).

About the job

Market Survey and Value Chain Analysis to identify potential trades/ business, gaps and services required in Saharawi Refugee Camps

Duties and Responsibilities

• Executive Summary
• Introduction to HEA: background to HEA and Key Concepts; contents of the Livelihood Profiles.
• Methodology followed
• HEA baseline findings  

  About you

  To be successful in this role you must have:

• Substantial experience in Household Economic Approach Baseline (HEA) and research.
• At least 5 years’ experience with International NGOs and/or NGO sector in the design and implementation of HEA for livelihood support projects.
• At least 2 HEA undertaken for NGOs and/or public institutions within the last two years.
• Prior experience leading and conducting HEA assessments.
• Proven research and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with community-based and participatory approaches to research. 

  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 act in line with our vision and values. 

  Moreover, we also expect the following:

• previous experience in Saharawi refugee camps.
• French B2 / C1 and Arabic B2 / C1

We offer

DRC will offer the successful applicant a 6 weeks contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work from 21/08/2017 and be willing and able to work in Rabouni/Tindouf, Algeria.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. This position will be placed at level A 10.

Application process

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

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk

Applications close 03/07/2017. The interviews are expected to take place 24 and 25 July 2017.  

Need further information?

For more details on this position please contact Laura Hernandez at hoo@drc-algeria.org.

Please note that applications sent directly to [contact name] will not be considered.

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