Economic Recovery Assistant

Economic Recovery Assistant
[Erbil– with travel to other offices]

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, and honesty and transparency. 
In 2003, following the start of foreign military operations in Iraq, DRC became one of the first organisations to provide humanitarian assistance in the country, and now operates in 11 governorates, including Anbar, Baghdad, Babel, Diyala, Duhok, Erbil, Karbala, Kirkuk, Najaf, Ninewa and Salah-al-Din. 

About the job
Overall purpose of the role: responsible for implementing economic recovery (ER) projects in the field on daily base activities, liaising with relevant stakeholders, beneficiary’s registration and selection, and monitoring beneficiaries. Monitor progress and evaluate the effectiveness of planned interventions for the DRC Iraq programme. 

Responsibilities: 
•    Assist the MEAL officer in implementing monitoring and evaluation activities for the field programme. 
•    Assist in planning and conducting field-level data collection and analysis using different techniques including household surveys, market assessments, focus group discussions and key informant interviews 
•    Support the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, writing and compiling reports to inform programme development and implementation.
•    Compile, sort and analyze the information from field visits. Produce ad hoc and regular reports as required.
•    Contribute to the development of case studies, success stories and lessons learnt reports
•    implementing accountability activities for the field programme.
•    Conduct field visits to collect information and observe distribution and program activities. Regular visits to Sully, and Duhok. 
•    Maintain up to date databases and records on beneficiaries and activity delivery to ensure timely and easy access by programme teams for activity delivery.
•    Conduct data entry, cleaning and analysis into programme databases and ODK systems under the guidance of the MEAL officer  .
•    Assisting the ER team in networking with the stakeholders such as local authorities, vocational and professional training centers, NGOs and INGOs and other relevant project partners.
•    Economic recovery project assistant is responsible in communicating and mobilizing for the livelihood’s projects with the target communities according to the DRC SOPs, project objectives and processes.
•    Beneficiary identification, registration, and selection for the livelihood projects.
•    In cooperation with the ER officer and with the support from ER team leader collecting beneficiary’s data according to DRC selection criteria per each activity, including assisting and conducting the livelihoods counseling process.
•    Implementing livelihoods projects in the field following DRC procedures.
•    Assisting and leading the relevant livelihoods training courses to the beneficiaries such as: life skills, business management skills, employability, language skills trainings…etc.
•    Working on multiple relevant livelihoods activities such as business grant, vocational trainings, cash for work, multi-purpose cash assistance (MPCA), job placement and community awareness activities as well as capacity building for the stakeholders. 
•    Conduct daily project site visits and write reports accordingly
•    Ensuring that beneficiary documentation is correctly captured and filed for all the livelihoods activities.
•    Monitoring of project sites, beneficiaries, distributions and following up daily on any issues that arise.
•    Ensure that the project engages local stakeholders and develops local capacity for longer term sustainability
•    Any other assignment by the line manager, including preparation of logistic, procurement and finance requirements
•    Conduct duties in accordance with DRC Iraq programme Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
•    Conduct duties in accordance with DRC Code of Conduct

Reporting lines 
Reporting to:Economic Recovery Team Leader                                              
 
About you 
Experience and technical competencies: 

•    One-year relevant experience with NGO/INGO. 
•    High-level knowledge and practice with all Microsoft offices product. (Excel, Word, PPT, Onedrive and SharePoint are assets)
•    Flexible and willing to learn and apply new workplace skills.
•    Team working and supporting colleagues.
•    Focused on delivering best possible results to the organization
•    Able to work well with a range of people both within and outside the organization         
•    A suitable qualification or experience in Development work
•    Knowledge of local laws and regulations
•    Punctual reliable and efficient
•    Knowledge of Livelihood and MEAL activities
•    Good communication skills.
•    Skill of problem solving.
•    Ability of making decisions.
•    Capacity to understand data bases

Education: 

• Relevant education background

Languages:

• Spoken and written Kurdish and/or Arabic and English is appreciated. 

Key stakeholders: 

• KRI EcR team
• KRI MEAL team

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 DRC’s vision and values.  

We offer 
Contract Duration: One Year
Band: I
Designation of Duty Station: Erbil
Start date:15/12/2020

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

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: 1-December-2020

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