Job Description

Economic Recovery Team Leader

(Yemen – Khokha)

“Female staff are encouraged to apply”

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 6500 staff. 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.

About the role

Overall purpose of the role:

The Team Leader will be responsible for managing and technically leading the field implementation of DRC’s Economic Recovery projects in the West Coast.

The position oversees multi-sector activities with a focus on market-based livelihoods, value chains, enterprise development, working closely with other sectors including Protection, CCCM, WASI, Partnerships and MEAL departments, and with implementing partners. The role ensures that interventions contribute to sustainable economic recovery and local economic growth, aligned with DRC’s strategic shift from emergency to development-oriented programming. The role requires a proactive leader with strong management, technical, and coordination skills to ensure high-quality, timely, and accountable delivery aligned with donor requirements and DRC standards.

Main responsibilities:

Management and Leadership

• Lead, supervise, and mentor the Economic Recovery field teams, ensuring clarity of roles, performance, and professional growth.
• Develop and monitor detailed work plans, procurement plans, and field activity schedules.
• Oversee the planning, implementation and monitoring of livelihoods and market development activities in line with project objectives and donor requirements.
• Facilitate regular team meetings and coaching sessions to strengthen field team efficiency and motivation.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and respectful team culture aligned with DRC’s Code of Conduct and Core Values.
• Leading the EcRec team in activities implementation, providing guidance and technical support, and ensuring to provide administrative management to the team, including appraisals, leaves, etc.

Programming, Technical Oversight, reporting, and Community Engagement

• Provide technical guidance on market-based livelihoods, MSME and cooperative development, vocational training, value chain strengthening and CVA programming, including beneficiary identification.
• Ensure smooth integration between CVA to economic recovery and protection outcomes.
• Oversee the implementation of vocational skills training, business development support, and market linkage activities for MSMEs and cooperatives.
• Supervise technical inputs related to value-chain strengthening, community-based micro-infrastructure, and local sourcing promotion.
• Review and validate project tools, and technical documents, ensuring adherence to quality and gender-sensitive standards.
• Promote climate-smart and inclusive approaches in livelihood interventions.
• Submit timely field reports, success stories, lessons learned, and progress updates to the EcRec Manager.
• Provide daily monitoring to DRC’s implementing partners on field level.

Coordination and representation

• Coordinate with DRC’s sector teams (Protection, CCCM, Shelter, MEAL, Supply Chain, and Safety) to ensure a harmonized, multi-sectoral approach.
• Represent DRC at relevant cluster and coordination forums (FSAC, CMWG, and Protection WG) at Taiz and West Coast levels.
• Maintain active engagement with local authorities (MoPIC, MAI, Chambers of Commerce, etc.), community leaders, and implementing partners.
• Foster collaboration with financial service providers (FSPs) to ensure timely and transparent cash transfer implementation.
• Strengthen partner capacity through coaching, monitoring, and joint activity planning.

Logistics/Finance/MEAL

-        Initiate procurement of goods and services and ensure their timely execution in coordination with the supply chain department.

-        Ensure accurate data collection for all activities and support the MEAL team with beneficiary data reconciliation, post-distribution monitoring, and pre- and post-training assessments.

-        Ensure compliance with DRC and donor financial and procurement guidelines, particularly for cash and in-kind distributions.

Experience and technical competencies:

·       At least 4 years of professional experience in humanitarian assistance, including livelihoods, market systems, enterprise development programming, and CVA preferably in fragile or post-conflict settings.

·       Proven experience (preferably 3 years) working in the west coast and/or Al Khawkhah.

·       Experience implementing early recovery or transition programs linking CVA and livelihoods support to sustainable market outcomes.

·       Experience in implementing gender-transformative programming in conservative contexts.

·       Strong experience working with and building the capacity of local partner organizations.

·       Knowledge of climate-smart agriculture, green jobs, and inclusive market facilitation an asset.

·       Demonstrated experience in partner management, community mobilization, and coordination with government entities.

·       Strong communication, coordination, and representation skills.

·       Excellent knowledge of computer applications, including MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

·       Fluency in both English and Arabic, with excellent report writing skills.

·       Willingness and ability to work in challenging environments and travel extensively to remote field locations.

Education:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Economics, Business Administration, Agricultural Engineering, or related fields.

·       Postgraduate or diploma in Project Management, Humanitarian Response, or Livelihoods is an asset.

Languages:

·       Very Good English language (written and spoken)

·       Native in Arabic language (written and spoken)

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s 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.

We Offer.

Contract length:  June 30, 2026

Position Band:  This position will be placed in the Management (G) band. Reports to the Economic Recovery Manager.

Start date: ASAP

Duty station: Khokha - Roving, Yemen

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s National Terms of Employment.
 

How to Apply

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.

Female staff are encouraged to apply.

Economic Recovery Team Leader - Application Form

Closing date for applications: November 3, 2025, recruitment process is planned to start in maximum 2 weeks after the closing date.

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