Title: Economic Recovery Coordinator

Location: Addis Ababa

Employment Category: G1

Salary: As per organization Salary Scale

Reporting To: Head of Program

Contract Duration: Twelve Months

Posting date: December 4, 2024

Required Employee: 1

INTRODUCTION

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), an international non-governmental organization (NGO), has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. DRC promotes and supports solutions to the problems faced by refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and migrants. The organization has offices across the region and has been operational in Ethiopia since 2009. With funding from bilateral and multilateral donors, DRC is currently implementing a range of activities across Ethiopia, including WASH and shelter provision, child and youth protection, gender-based violence response, awareness-raising of migration risks, protection monitoring of migration routes, and livelihoods support for returning migrants or those at-risk of migration.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

DRC Ethiopia is looking for an experienced Economic Recovery Coordinator who will provide high-quality strategic guidance, capacity strengthening and technical leadership to DRC Ethiopia’s Economic Recovery portfolio across DRC’s operational areas in the country, and provide expertise in strengthening DRC’s programmatic leadership in supporting the self-reliance and resilience for conflict-, climate change- and displacement-affected populations in Ethiopia, including through financial inclusion, climate-smart economic recovery and innovative livelihoods solutions.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme, and in collaboration with DRC country and field office operational teams, the Economic Recovery Coordinator will provide strategic leadership and technical guidance to DRC Ethiopia’s economic recovery programming to strengthen the resilience of conflict and emergency-affected communities. He/she leads the development of economic recovery strategy and related programmatic guidelines and tools, provides strategic leadership in the development and implementation of DRC’s EcRec interventions, monitoring quality and coordinating with other sector leads ensure integration. He/she will work closely with area Office staff to support timely project implementation of projects in line with technical standards that comply with DRC and donors’ procedures and guidelines. The role holder will represent DRC in relevant external working groups and forums.

Responsibilities and tasks

Main Responsibilities:

Strategy

• Lead the development and implementation of DRC’s Economic Recovery Sector Strategy, spanning across DRC’s Response Framework and its programmatic platforms (Responding to Emergencies and Solutions to Displacement). This includes further defining DRC’s strategic niche in building the self-reliance of conflict- and displacement-affected populations in fragile contexts through advanced and integrated livelihoods, climate-smart opportunities and financial inclusion interventions
• Continuously monitor the context in Ethiopia and identify new opportunities for enhancing economic recovery opportunities for conflict and disaster affected populations, inlcuding through exploring ways for innovative programming opportunities and partnerships
• Liaise with the Regional and Global Economic Recovery Teams on global and regional initiatives (e.g. programme, policy, advocacy, research) and represent DRC externally at national level in relevant technical, policy and advocacy forums and communities of practice.
• Collaborate with other sector leads (e.g. Protection, WASH, Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding) and DRC’s partners to explore options for integrated programming.

Programme delivery and technical support

• Building on experience from implementation in the field and aligning to global good practice, lead the development, adaptation, and standardization of operating procedures and tools for Economic Recovery programs
• Lead Ec-Rec technical assessments, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of DRC Ethiopia’s Economic Recovery programming across DRC operational areas by ensuring the required standard and quality in line with DRC’s Economic Recovery guidelines
• Support recruitment of technical staff involved in delivering DRC’s Economic Recovery programming at Area Office level
• Identify technical and/or programmatic gaps and provide training, mentoring and capacity building as required, and specifically for technical line reports.
• Complete regular field visits to deliver training, technical oversight, identify needs, provide support, trouble shoot, strengthen capacity, and ensure quality programming.
• Build capacity of DRC’s operations in the use of Market Systems Approaches, including the design of advanced and modern marked-based program models for livelihoods, financial inclusion and food security interventions.
• Lead Food Security & Livelihood response & Recovery programmes undertaking robust modality selection in collaboration with the country and Area program & support teams.
• Support the DRC field office Economic Recovery team during project work plans and ensure timely and proper implementation progress and monitor achievements (quantitatively and qualitatively) through remote assistance and field visits.
• Support the economic recovery team in developing DIP, PMT, Procurement plans and budgets for Economic Recovery – Cash & Market components implementation with timeframes and activities;
• Develop beneficiary identification guidelines and manuals for a variety of livelihood opportunities by establishing and maintaining partnerships with various organizations, the private sector, and institutions and linkage to protection.
• Ensure that the DRC livelihood and economic recovery program meets overall program quality and learning in accordance with DRC country, regional as well as global standards, and best practices across DRC Ethiopia.

Programme Monitoring and Reporting:

• Act as Project Focal Point for dedicated Economic Recovery projects and ensure the projects meet outcomes, indicators and budgetary targets in a timely manner through monthly project review coordination meetings with Area Offices.
• Ensure quality assurance & compliance through follow up on the implementation of DRC’s minimum standards for Economic Recovery programming and lead the development, harmonization, rolling out of and training in core programme tools, guidance and standard operating procedures (SOPs) as required.
• Assure compliance with DRC standards and procedures, and alignment with global and regional strategies, including through regular coordination with colleagues in support services at Regional and HQ levels.
• Support organisational risk management related to Economic Recovery activities.
• Ensure conflict-sensitivity and protection principles are mainstreamed throughout the program strategy and implementation, including land dispute issues, safety and dignity, and gender dynamics.

Coordination and representation:

• Build and maintain effective relationships among the team members, partners, and stakeholders.
• In coordination with other DRC Ethiopia Technical Staff, develop together a holistic and inclusive approach to respond to the essential needs of populations affected by a crises.
• Ensure effective coordination with Food Security and Agriculture cluster, and other relevant sub-clusters & working groups relevant to Ec-Rec programming.
• Support fostering of a culture of learning and alongside DRC’s MEAL teams, gathering data and feedback from communities.
• Closely coordinate with DRC’s other sectors for all relevant activities to ensure the implementation of DRC’s integrated approach and to make sure Protection is mainstreamed in all project activities,

Other

• Actively participate in the day-to-day management of DRC Ethiopia as part of the ESMT.
• Any other duties as agreed with HoP

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master

DRC’s 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.

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

• Professional technical experience evidencing and demonstrating ability to deliver against the above-mentioned responsibilities:
• Minimum 5 years of experience in livelihoods, economic recovery, and cash assistance in fragile, conflict and disaster affected environments.
• Masters/bachelor’s degree in relevant field (e.g. Economics, Agribusiness, Business Management, Marketing, Livelihoods, or other related technical field).
• Strong knowledge of modern Livelihoods Programming (including urban livelihoods, SME start-up and scale-up, and modern agriculture-based livelihoods, climate-smart agriculture)
• Strong understanding on Market System Development (MSD) approach and experienced in Market system analysis,
• Significant experience and demonstrated expertise in market-based programming (including CVA) and experience conducting detailed market, and livelihood needs assessments.
• Relevant practitioner knowledge of and experience with financial inclusion and food security support. Familiarity with self-reliance programming, including safety net programmes and the Graduation Approach, will be a plus.
• Substantial experience in both a technical advisory role and with hands-on programme management and implementation across the project/programme cycle.
• Experience with conflict-related displacement issues and working in security-sensitive environments and enforcement of team security protocols is an asset.
• Confident and effective representation and communication skills
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Strong proposal development skills
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to determine priorities and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and coordination skills, including working with different groups, partners and nationalities, and experience in coordination mechanisms
• Self-motivated and able to work with a minimum of guidance and supervision.

EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)

• Masters/bachelor’s degree with relevant, progressive experience in Agriculture, Agroeconomics, Economics, international development, Agribusiness, Business Management, Market system development, livelihoods, or related technical field

LANGUAGE: (indicate fluency level)

• Full professional proficiency in English.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.

We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationForm/SinglePageApplicationForm.aspx?cid=1036&departmentId=19012&ProjectId=172721 under Vacancies.

Please forward the application and CV, in English through the stated website no later than December 16, 2024.

For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.ngo

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status or other protected characteristics

We encourage only qualified nationals to apply. DRC considers all applicants based on merit.

Female Applicants are highly encouraged!