Job Description
Economic Recovery Team Leader
(Yemen – Khokha)
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 Economic Recovery Team Leader will be
responsible for the direct management and technical oversight of the
"Economic Empowerment of Rural Women and their Communities Phase II"
project activities in the assigned areas. The Team Leader will manage a
portfolio focused on enhancing women's economic empowerment through sustainable
livelihoods, climate-resilient agriculture, financial inclusion, and natural
resource management. A significant component of this role involves providing
technical supervision for community-based infrastructure projects, including
the construction of household rainwater harvesting systems, community water
schemes, and rangeland management interventions. The Team Leader will ensure
high-quality project implementation, manage the field team, and work in close
collaboration with local implementing partners and DRC's Protection sector to
deliver an integrated and gender-transformative program.
The position is required to have a strong capacity
to integrate across DRC core sectors including CCCM, WASH, Protection and
experience in both cash and in-kind assistance delivery, market orientated programming,
partnerships and Resilience.
Main responsibilities:
Management
- Lead
and manage the Economic Recovery field team, including developing
workplans, people planning, performance management, and building the
capacity of staff.
- Oversee
project implementation, ensuring targets, budgets, and reporting deadlines
are met in accordance with the project proposal and donor requirements.
- Lead
the follow-up on procurement planning for project activities, especially
for technical materials related to infrastructure projects, to ensure
timely implementation.
- Ensure
close coordination with local implementing partners (NMO, BCHR) to support
their activities and build their technical and organizational capacity.
Programming, Technical Oversight, and Community
Engagement
- Lead
the implementation of project activities including gender-sensitive market
assessments, adult literacy classes, business and vocational skills
training, and training on post-harvest handling.
- Provide
direct technical oversight for the planning, design, and construction of
community infrastructure projects, including household rainwater
harvesting systems, protected wells, boreholes, and other water
facilities.
- Develop
and review Bills of Quantities (BoQs) and technical specifications for all
infrastructure and rangeland management interventions.
- Oversee
the establishment and training of Savings and Rural Finance Fund (SRFF) groups
and Women’s Sub-Water User Committees (WUCs), ensuring they are functional
and contribute to community decision-making.
- Supervise
the distribution of consumption support and cash assistance for
businesses, ensuring compliance with DRC's standard operating procedures
and a "Cash Plus" approach.
- Feed
into programme strategy, identify opportunities for integration and
opportunities for local partnerships when feasible
- Ensure
protection and gender considerations are mainstreamed throughout all
activities, with a focus on creating a safe and enabling environment for
women's participation.
- Lead
community consultations and engagement with community leaders, men, and
women to ensure project acceptance, address cultural barriers, and promote
community ownership.
Coordination and representation
- Ensure
close coordination with DRC’s Protection team to facilitate an integrated
program approach, including safe referrals and joint activities in
community centers.
- In
collaboration with the Economic Recovery Manager, represent DRC in
relevant coordination forums, including the Food Security and Agriculture
Cluster (FSAC) and with local authorities (e.g., MoPIC, RWGDMAI, MTVE).
- Maintain
strong working relationships with local implementing partners, community
leaders, and other humanitarian actors to avoid duplication and maximize
impact.
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 3 years of professional experience in humanitarian assistance,
including early recovery and development programming.
- Demonstrable
experience in managing community-based WASH infrastructure projects (e.g.,
water harvesting, water systems, rangeland restoration) is highly
desirable.
- Proven
experience (preferably 3 years) working in the west coast and/or Al
Khokha.
- Experience
in implementing gender-transformative programming in conservative
contexts.
- Strong
experience working with and building the capacity of local partner
organizations.
- Excellent
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 Civil Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Water Resource
Management, or a related technical field is highly preferred.
- A
Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Social Science, or a related
field combined with significant, proven experience in managing community
infrastructure projects will also be considered.
Languages:
- Good
English language (written and spoken)
- Fluency
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.
Economic Recovery Team Leader - Application Form
Closing date for applications: August 4,
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.