Job Description
Economic Recovery Manager
Duty Station [Taiz -Yemen]
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 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.
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 450
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
The Economic Recovery Manager has an area focus and ensures
compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the area. The role
contributes to the development of area strategies, which are translated into
action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical
guidance to base operations. In addition, the Economic Recovery Manager is in
charge of the following:
- Manage
DRC Economic Recovery programming in Taiz & WC areas, including cash
and voucher activities (CVA), General Food Assistance GFA, business
training and SME development, business grants, life-skills training,
vocational training, Cash For Work CFW, Natural Resource Management NRM ,
Integrated Watter Resource Management IWRM , climate change resilience
and other activities depending on active grants.
- Ensures
compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines in line with the area and
country strategy and operations.
- Represent
DRC in relevant humanitarian coordination fora, engaging with UN & NGO
counterparts and proactively seeking to shape agendas in line with DRC and
humanitarian priorities.
- Represent
the programme to partners and authorities in a way that boosts DRC's
profile and portfolio.
- Provide
vision, leadership and direction to DRC Economic Recovery team in Taiz
& WC areas as well as overseeing the administration and implementation
of the grants, personnel and M&E
Responsibilities:
People management
- Ensure
positions are staffed and projects are on track, timely reporting challenges
and escalating issues to the relevant focal points
- Lead
and manage the sector team (including people planning, performance,
well-being and development)
- Provide
staff capacity building
Program management
- Management
of DRC Economic Recovery portfolio in the area in line with project’s
objectives, targets, indicator and timelines
- Oversee
programme quality of current and proposed projects
- Approve
spending on allocated program lines and ensure accurate budget management
and oversight through tracking and forecasting expenditures
- Ensure
compliance of current & proposed projects within scope of DRC
programme department
- Accountable
for programme progress against targets
- Ensure
program quality against internationally recognised standards through
managing the implemention of all Economic Recovery activities
- Develop
clear lines of communication between project staff, support service staff,
other humanitarian partners and authorities
- Design
and update program management tools such as the PMT, and ensure that all
Economic Recovery grants follow the Project Cycle Management standards
Monitoring, reporting and development
- Ensure
accurate and timely internal and donor reporting
- In
close coordination with Economic Recovery Coordinator and Economic
Recovery Specialist, develop program monitoring tools
- Conduct
quality control and site monitoring to ensure that services provided are
according standards
- Ensure
Program monitoring as per expected outputs and outcomes
- Monitor
financial spending and budgets
- Continuously
update project documentation and files
- Explore
new business and partnerships within the area of implementation
- Work
closely with the Economic Recovery Coordinator, Area Programme Manager and
the Grants unit to develop quality proposals, concept notes and budget
- Coordinate
DRC's Economic Recovery response with the other sectors operating in the
area, including protection, WASH, and CCCM
- Ensure
integrated and area-based approach to the humanitarian response,
geographically and by sector, as appropriate
External coordination and representation
- Represent
DRC to relevant national authorities, upholding DRC mandate and promoting
the organization’s objectives at all times
- Represent
the Economic Recovery program with other humanitarian actors and relevant
humanitarian coordination mechanisms
- Share
relevant project information with stakeholders, in line with DRC data
protection policy
- Participate
in relevant coordination meetings
About you
To be successful in this role you must have:
Experience and technical competencies:
- At
least 5 years' experience in a project/ program management role
(experience in emergency and/or livelihood programming is a must)
- Strong
knowledge of one of the Economic Recovery technical areas such as
emergency response mechanisms, cash-based interventions, market-based
approaches, climate resilience, and natural resource management
- At
least 4 years' experience with people management
- Skills
and experience in project/program planning, delivery, monitoring,
reporting, review and evaluation
- Experience
in working in complex emergencies or challenging security settings and
within security management frameworks.
- Calm
and diplomatic in nature.
- Ability
to produce timely and high quality reports
- Full
professional proficiency in English
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’
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:
- Bachelor's
or closely related Degree
Languages:
- English
– fluent
- Arabic
– fluent
We offer
DRC will offer the successful applicant a contract until
December 2025, 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
Taiz, and Southern Hodeidah (WC) - roving. Candidate will be based in
Taiz.
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms
of Employment. This position will be placed at Band (F2 Manager) and will be
reporting to Area Program Manager.
How to Apply
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.
Females are encouraged to apply for this position.
Applications close 12 May 2025. The interviews
are expected to take place, in two weeks after advertisement closing date.
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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