Livelihood Specialist – Markets, Institutions, and Advocacy

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 fulfilment 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  

 

The individual will report directly to Economic Recovery Manager. Your main duties and responsibilities will be: 

 

- Lead development of technical documents pertaining to markets, institutions, and advocacy from English to Arabic, as well as review of outsourced translations for quality assurance. 

- In coordination with the Protection Unit, design and roll out DRC’s legal programming for livelihood support, including the development of all informational material and tools as needed. 

- In coordination with field representatives, liaise directly with local government representatives (specifically the Labor Directorates) to provide updates on the project as well as identify areas of coordination and capacity building, ensuring challenges and information on progress is shared with the Economic Recovery Manager for Amman level coordination. 

- In coordination with the MEL unit, design and roll out local market assessments and associated research activities – ensuring data is used to effectively contribute to improved programming. 

- Meet regularly with livelihood team leaders to identify areas for new/ strengthened partnerships (particularly with local government actors) and areas to better utilize market information for program delivery.  

- Develop and implement capacity building plans for partner civil society organizations.  

- Review and update Arabic language training materials in coordination with the field teams and technical unit 

 

- Visit program activities regularly and provide support and feedback to livelihood staff on technical approaches and methodological issues within the realm of legal support, partnerships, and institutional relationships. 

- Support field teams in understanding local markets and ensure full understanding of associated tools developed.  

- Identify areas for continual improvement of DRC’s livelihood activities by capturing and sharing key challenges, articulating obstacles and proposed solutions, and identifying success stories to highlight. 

- Review and/ or contribute to donor reports as required.  

 

- Develop governorate and municipal level livelihood advocacy strategies in coordination with the technical unit and relevant field departments. 

- Collate and analyse programmatic evidence and contextual information to develop livelihood advocacy messages – particularly focusing on policy and regulations - for subnational institutions. 

- Routinely review beneficiary and programmatic data to identify programmatic issues and potential message topics. 

 

 

 

• To be successful in this role we expect you to have 3-5 years of experience working in the livelihood/ economic development sector or in a related private sector role. 

 

 

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: economics, business, International development, or relevant social science. Masters preferred. 

• Strong understanding of labor law in Jordan, legal background preferred. 

• Demonstrable experience using market data to develop new programs. 

• Strong understanding of market and private sector dynamics. 

• Understanding of the socio-economic conditions and labour market constraints of Syrian refugees is a must; 

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to foster communication and negotiation among local stakeholders; 

• Experience providing technical support and/ or trainings; 

• Ability to communicate technical information in an easy to understand, informative and collaborative manner; 

• Ability and willingness to maintain regular presence at project sites and to work during irregular working hours; 

• Good knowledge of the Core Humanitarian Standards or other accountability measures/standards  

• Computer skills (Excel, Microsoft, PowerPoint and Outlook). 

• Ability to write reports in a timely fashion; 

• Arabic (fluent)andEnglish (excellent) 

 

 

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 DRC’s vision and values.  

 

 

Contract length: 6 month contract including three months as probation period, renewable based on both funding and performance. 

Level: E 

Designation of Duty Station: Amman 

Start date: As Soon As Possible 

 

 

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. 

 

 

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport. 

 

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