Danish Refugee Council Economic Recovery Coordinator Jobs in Nigeria

Danish Refugee Council Economic Recovery Coordinator Jobs in Nigeria

Introduction

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. Based in Copenhagen (Denmark) and present in forty countries, the Danish Refugee Council is a non-profit-making, politically independent, non-governmental and non-denominational relief organization.

Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

Background

DRC has been operating in West Africa since 1998. The DRC West Africa, North Africa, and Latin America Regional Office is based in Dakar, Senegal, and covers twelve countries outside of Senegal. DRC has been operational and delivering life-saving assistance to displaced and conflict-affected communities in Nigeria since 2015.

DRC Nigeria maintains a strong presence across Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states in North-East Nigeria through a representative office in Abuja, a coordination office in Yola, main field bases in Mubi and Maiduguri, and five satellite/deep field bases in Michika in Adamawa state and in Ngala, Bama and Mafa in Borno state covering a total of 13 local government areas. DRC’s portfolio expansion into other areas is currently under consideration.

DRC Nigeria implements several projects in its operational areas with ECREC components (with a focus on food security, livelihoods and financial inclusion) and other sectoral activities (protection WASH and shelter/NFIs) for which a protection mainstreaming approach is promoted. DRC Nigeria also implements a number of Cash and Voucher Assistance across sectors, which are under the responsibility of the ECREC team.

We are looking for an experienced humanitarian professional with excellent knowledge in the economic recovery (ECREC) sector and project implementation skills to lead our ECREC strategic approach in Nigeria.

Duties & Responsibilities

Coordination and representation

Collaborate with relevant internal and external technical experts on ECREC, CVA, MSA and other related issues

Represent DRC at relevant coordination meetings and clusters/working groups

Ensure good representation and reputation of ECREC sector at all levels

Disseminate information internally on sector-wide developments at country level
Keep abreast of relevant activities implemented by other organisations in Nigeria and ensure complementarity of DRC’s interventions, and assess possibilities of collaboration with HoP

Coordinate with DRC counterparts in other countries of the region and beyond and take active part in DRC internal workshops and events organised on topics related to the ECREC sector

General programming & operations

Develop/update Country ECREC Strategy and disseminate to field teams

Ensure the monitoring and technical supervision of quality of ECREC interventions

Provide support to Programme Managers in implementing ECREC components of programme while ensuring respect of project proposal/log frame, budget, workplan and MEAL plan

Develop/update standard operating procedures (SOPs) to guide implementation of ECREC interventions

Conduct evaluation of needs in capacity building and training of programme/ECREC teams and deliver appropriate trainings/development training curriculum

Support quality data collection and management for ECREC data through close collaboration with MEAL teams

Provide support to field teams in strengthening capacity of partner CSOs and government ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs)

Ensure quality and compliance with minimum standards in the implementation of ECREC activities (DRC’s and global guidance/standards)

Ensure adaptive transfer value based on social safety nets value and/or MEB for DRC’s cash transfers

Programme development

Lead on the development of proposals for ECREC activities in coordination with Area Managers, Programme Managers, other Technical

Coordinators and the Head of Programme

Assist in developing programme workplans and budgets for new proposals

Contribute to the development of programme monitoring tools for ECREC activities and ensure capturing of lessons learned

Ensure new proposals respect international and national food security/early recovery cluster and cash working group standards, DRC ECREC guidance and other global best practices

Ensure that DRC ECREC interventions are aligned with the government ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) strategiesSupport the HoP and CD in donor relationship management to obtain new funding for DRC’s programming in Nigeria

Provide inputs into programme reports

As coordinator, the post-holder is responsible for the following:

Responsible for coordinating country ECREC strategic approaches and portfolio development activities, including ECREC advocacy and partnerships engagements

Responsible for supporting the programme quality of ECREC operations within Nigeria

Technical line management responsibility towards the ECREC teams in the field (no budget responsibility). Coordinating within a matrix organization, for example with functional line managers

Collaboration and coordination with Regional ECREC Coordinator and contribute to regional and global ECREC activities

Any other ad hoc tasks upon request of HoP or CD, or by Regional ECREC Coordinator

Required Qualifications

Essential experience and technical expertise:

At least 5 years of practical experience in the humanitarian sector and in the thematic areas of food security, livelihoods and financial inclusion

Strong experience in implementing cash-based assistance interventions, across the entire project cycle

Practical experience and up-to-date knowledge in:

Concepts, methodologies and effective ways of supporting Economic Recovery in relation to key DRC activities, including ensuring protection mainstreaming and a rights-based approach
Concepts, evaluation methodologies and design of cash-based assistance programmes

Market assessment and analysis, ability to support the development of market-based programs

Proven experience in programme planning and proposal development including budgeting

Experience with providing direct and remote technical support to operational teams

Experience in working with local partners, local authorities and other INGOs in consortium

Understanding and driving current trends in the area of economic recovery: building self-sufficiency, graduation approach, private and public partnerships, and innovative approaches

Full professional proficiency in English, including excellent writing skills (Hausa is appreciated but not required)

Experience in facilitating training in the following sectors: VSLA, IGA including development of business plans, entrepreneurship, etc.

Good understanding of the Nigerian context is an added value

Education

Master’s degree in political science, international development, economic studies or other relevant fields

Any other relevant professional training

Required skills & qualities

Core Competencies of DRC:

Striving for excellence

Collaboration

Taking the lead

Communication

Demonstrating Integrity

Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment

Excellent writing, proof-reading, and communication skills

Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills

Strong ability to adapt, take initiative and work in a multicultural environment

Interest for humanitarian sector and donor’s environment

Listening, analytical and synthesis skills

Excellent communication skills, as well as patience and politeness

Exemplary sense of ethics in the workplace.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Danish Refugee Council Economic Recovery Coordinator Jobs in Nigeria

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