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, honesty and transparency.

DRC Syria

DRC has been actively operating in Syria since 2008 mainly supporting refugees. In June 2012, DRC was authorized by the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to expand its humanitarian efforts and provide assistance to IDPs and the vulnerable resident population countrywide. Since then, DRC activities have been focused on NFI distributions, Shelter, WASH, Protection, Education, Livelihoods, and Mine Risk Education in six Governorates (Damascus, Rural Damascus, Dara’a, Aleppo, Hama, and Homs). While Protection/community service activities are provided to beneficiaries throughout our six Community Centers.

About the job

The Economic Recovery (EcRec) Casual Worker expected to assist economic recovery team in implementing Livelihoods activities (Business development skills (BDS) courses, Micro-Grant (MG), Vocational Training(VT) ) under the supervision of Economic Recovery Team Leader. The Casual Worker will involve in direct implementation of day-to-day project activities as member of the DRC EcRec team in areas of operation in Aleppo for vulnerable communities

Responsibilities:

TECHNICAL:

• Overall responsible to conduct Economic Recovery beneficiaries’ vulnerability registration and suitability assessment by using DRC tools.
• Coordination with the beneficiaries before starting activity.
• Archiving related documents (hard copy and electronics) used during implementation.
• Conducting Satisfaction questionnaire with beneficiaries after each course.
• Attend field level meetings when required and providing detailed reports to the Line Manager.

Perform other duties as required.

• Follow up and monitor all Economic Recovery activities as follows:

Business Development Skills Training:

• Follow up business development skills courses including (trainers and trainees’ attendance, ensuring required logistics support is in place, conducting pre and post-tests).
• Monitor Trainers’ performance and ensure they are delivering within Scope of Work.
• Follow up on beneficiary motivation and engagement including dropouts.
• Ensure Receiving accurate Business plan from BNFs at the end of the course.
• Organize beneficiaries’ transportation allowance.
• Prepare comprehensive reports after training closure and finalize all relevant activities including success stories, recommendations and lessons learnt.

Income generation:

• Responsible for selection of potential micro-grants and ensure effective coordination with supply chain team to timely procure the items.
• Updated purchase list description for Microgrants in cooperation with the beneficiaries.
• Delivery of MG’s equipment to beneficiaries in coordination with the procurement team in field.
• Post distribution monitoring (PDMs) to Microgrants distributed.
• Provide coaching to each Microgrant beneficiary (startup business, asset replacement, scaleup business) on regular basis (once a month for 3 months) using DRC tools by field visit to businesses, where feasible. Or on phone.
• Provide coaching to each start up business and asset replacement beneficiary on regular basis (twice a month for 3 months) using DRC tools, visit businesses, where feasible.
• Identify other technical support required and how to meet it as part of the coaching plan.
• Create mini-Communities of Practice between similar MG/AR recipients.
• Support the establishment of approval mechanisms and tools for MGs/ARs
• Prepare comprehensive reports after training closure and finalize all relevant activities including success stories, recommendations and lessons learnt.

• Vocational training:
• Monitor Trainers’ performance and ensure they are delivering within Scope of Work.
• Organize graduation ceremonies, exhibitions, bazaars.
• Follow up on beneficiary motivation and engagement including dropouts.
• Organize beneficiaries’ transportation allowance, trainers, and other partner staff.
• Distribute, and keep records and receipts, for toolkits disbursed.
• Be responsible for relevant activities supplies, assets and products – storage and management.

Internship Placement:

• Coordinate with (MoSAL or SARC) and ensure we have a potential list of hosts companies.
• Conduct a Joint visit with (MoSAL or SARC) to assess potential host factories.
• Conduct the participant registration and explain internship contract obligations to beneficiaries.
• Monitor each intern at least twice a month in their place of work, focusing on skills development and work environment.
• Negotiate individual hosting arrangements.
• Organize beneficiaries’ allowances.

Evaluate internship host adherence to agreements.

Education

University or technical institute degree in any of the Economics, Administration, Business Management, Finance, International Relations, Development studies, computer science or other degree with years of relevant experience.

Languages

• Fluent in Arabic- written and spoken is essential.
• Good written English skills.
• Fluent spoken English is preferred but not essential.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

We offer:

Contract length: 3 months

Level: Casual Worker

Location: Aleppo – Syria

Expected Start date: ASAP

Application process

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the below link:

Direct Link for application:

Casual Worker (Assisting in Economic Recovery Livelihood Activities) x6 – Application Form (hr-manager.net)

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:07-09-2024

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. DRC reserves the right of conducting tests and interviews before the closing date and can close the advertisement earlier in case of finding a suitable candidate.

Need further information?

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.

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