Job Description
Economic Recovery Specialist
(Yemen – Sana’a)
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.
About the role
Overall purpose of the role:
The Economic Recovery Specialist provides overall technical
oversight, leadership and coordination to the Cash Consortium of Yemen (CCY) as
part of its Consortium Management Unit (CMU). The Specialist’s technical
oversight, leadership and coordination revolve specifically around its
Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) and Livelihoods projects. While leading
the technical work of the CCY and supporting the partners, the Specialist will
specifically ensure good Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) practices are in
place and aligned with the market, that food security is supported by MPCA and
livelihoods projects under CCY, ensure the decency and sustainability of
livelihoods projects, and whenever feasible ensure that the projects promote
financial inclusion and linkages with social protection system in Yemen.
The Economic Recovery Specialist has the overall responsibility for designing,
coordinating, supporting CCY’s program in Yemen and for providing technical
guidance to CCY’s CMU and partners.
Main responsibilities:
Responsibilities: (in bullet points)
Technical Oversight
- Lead
the CCY Technical Working Groups on a regular basis, including
organisation and reporting
- Provide
regular technical support and guidance to Coordinators/Specialists, and
other relevant staff of CCY’s partners, in both a structured manner and on
a case-by-case basis.
- Lead
development, harmonization, trainings, and roll out of SOPs, tools and
guidelines for CCY projects, in a coordinated manner with partners
- Lead
on the development of beneficiary selection criteria and identification
process, and oversee compliance to agreed standards and guidelines
- Ensure
compliance with CCY and DRC quality standards and procedures and alignment
with CCY’s strategy and minimum standards of DRC’s economic recovery,
proactively identifying risks and mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate
with sector colleagues at DRC RO and HQ levels as appropriate about
relevant strategic and technical directions
- Complete
regular field visits across the country (North and South) to partners to
ensure technical oversight, capacity building and support, identify needs,
and ensure quality programming
- Ensure
that MPCA and Livelihoods are integrated in design and implementation, by
closely working with partners and other CMU colleagues
- Contribute
to the refinement of the CCY strategy
Programme Development
- Lead
design of project proposals (with associated budgets, recommendations, and
indicators) in coordination with Partners, Chief of Party, MEAL and IM Specialists,
and Grants
- Lead
on developing assessments, including market system assessments, to inform
evidence-based planning and implementation and ensure that all
interventions are informed by market conditions
- Contribute
to map donor priorities in line with CCY strategy
- Provide
technical leadership and review of all proposals and reports, and other
relevant sector-specific donor communications
- Contribute
to project review meetings and contribute to other program review meetings
as necessary (Grant Opening, Review, & Close Out Meetings)
- Technical
advice on sector-related budget development and/or realignments, in
coordination with Partners and other CMU staff.
- Support
the research and analysis work undertaken by CCY
Quality Assurance
- Oversight
of overall program implementation progress and quality; identification,
resolution and/or escalation of issues;
- Work
with MEAL and IM Specialists to develop harmonized tools and databases to
monitor and track efficiency and quality of programming and improve
information management within the partners focal points
- Work
closely with MEAL in design, implementation, and evaluation of
sector-level programming
- Coordinate
with MEAL and IM to ensure accountability mechanisms are established for
programming
- Capture
best practices and lessons learned from the monitoring and evaluation
results and analysis, and use them to enhance programme quality,
effectiveness, and efficiency
- Ensure
strong information management and use of databases for information
management and reporting, in coordination with IM and MEAL staff
Coordination and Donor Engagement
- Participation
in relevant MPCA/CVA and Livelihoods coordination fora, working
groups/strategic advisory groups, and any other relevant fora to represent
CCY and its mandate
- Act as
the main technical-level point with donors, as instructed by the Chief of
Party
- Support
donor visits to the field
- Proactively
engage in coordination with partners, but also with other local and
international NGOs as well as with international public organizations to
refine, expand and strengthen CCY’s referral and information assistance
and partner networks whilst seeking new partnerships
- Report
issues and challenges to the donor in a timely manner, in coordination
with the Chief of Party
Other
- Ensure
adherence to DRC’s Age, Gender, and Diversity policy and AGD programmatic
minimum standards.
- Ensure
compliance with zero-tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
policy.
- Ensure
compliance with DRC guidelines and policies on HR, admin, finance, and
supply.
- Perform
other relevant tasks as requested by and in discussion with the Chief of
Party
Experience and technical competencies:
- Proven
experience of at least 5 years in CVA (including MPCA), Livelihoods,
Economic Recovery, Food Security, in a complex humanitarian context;
- Minimum
4 years managing or designing livelihoods and CVA programming (including
with consortia).
- Strong
communication and analytical skills, including demonstrated capacity to
lead/design research and innovation in the sector.
- Strategic
thinker with the ability to quickly develop good insight and understanding
of the conflict and the economic environment of Yemen;
- Sound
understanding of humanitarian architecture and experience with
representation in a cluster or working group;
- Cultural
sensitivity and adaptability;
- Experience
coordinating with diverse teams and providing technical guidance and
training;
- Able
to manage high workload and deadlines in an efficient and timely manner;
- Able
to manage stress and be flexible.
Education:
- Master’s
degree in development, humanitarian affairs, social sciences, or a related
field.
- If
Bachelor’s in the relevant field, an additional 3 years of humanitarian
work experience is required
Languages:
- Proficiency
in spoken and written English and Arabic is essential.
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: April 30 2026
- Position
Band: This position will be placed in the non-Management (G2) band.
- Start
date: ASAP
- Duty
station: Sana’a, Yemen (with frequent travel to the field )
- Salary
and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s
National Terms of Employment.
How to Apply
Application process
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the
apply button.
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.
Applications close on 10 June 2025 the
written test /interviews are expected to take place, maximum two weeks after
the closing date.
Please note that applications sent directly to the email
will not be considered.