Economic Recovery – Project Assistant, DRC

Overall purpose of the role: 
Reporting to the Economic Recovery Project Officer, the position is to provide support and ensure effective and efficient project activity implementation, monitoring and accountability of the DANIDA funded Livelihoods project in line with the organization’s economic recovery agenda. The role is expected to conduct complementarity and close collaboration/or synergies with other DRC livelihoods projects in urban program and agencies working in the wider urban refugees and hosting community’s ecosystem.

Responsibilities:    

• Support the livelihoods project officer to implement all DANIDA livelihoods project activities.
• Develop reports based on specific project implementation outputs and support in sound budget implementation.
• Support communities to gain access to information, resources, other relevant stakeholders and opportunities that are likely to empower them to promote their livelihoods.
• Remain abreast of topical developments related to economic recovery that would promote community participation in improving their economic/livelihoods well-being.
• On behalf of DRC, establish good working relationships with local communities and their leaders, and endeavor to uphold the reputation of DRC.
• Establish, maintain and strengthen the institutional linkages already established, and yet to be established, with communities at the project site level and support refugees and host communities aimed at alleviating poverty.
• In collaboration with DRC MEAL and Communications colleagues contribute in the documentation of lessons learnt and amplifying DRC’s good work.
• Assist in developing livelihoods concept notes and proposals with an aim to attract strategic funding to sustain the displacement and conflict affected populations.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by the Livelihoods Officer and in matrix management arrangement with Urban Area Manager to ensure the broad project expectations are met.

Experience and technical competencies: 

• Minimum of 2 years work experience with INGOs in the field of sustainable livelihoods, capacity development and income generating projects preferably with an NGO in a refugee/displacement context.
• Some understanding of business and development issues including modern livelihood approaches with skills or training in basic small business management or administration is crucial to this position.
• Knowledge and experience of working with urban refugees and host communities including with government agencies will be essential.
• Experience in external stakeholder and relationship management and building coalitions.
• Good analytical, organizational and communication skills both verbal and writing, good presentation and interpersonal skills
• Creative, innovative, “thinking out of the box” mentality, solution finder.
• Agile, self-starter with an ability to work autonomously.
• Team player that thrive in cross-departmental cooperation.

Education:

• Bachelor degree level education in the social sciences, business administration, project planning or any other development related fields
• Fluency in written and spoken English

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.

Conditions:
Contract duration: 9 months. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council terms of employment for National staff.
Availability: April 2022
Duty station: Nairobi
Key stakeholders:
Internal: Program management, Implementing staff, M& E & Communications staff
External: Refugee and host community, Local government authorities, Other NGOs (cluster working groups), Donors (where applicable) , DRC partners

General
Commitments: 
DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html)

Application Process:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications, which should include a 1-page cover letter clearly stating their motivation, and qualifications and a CV. Applications should include contact details of three professional referees who have supervised the candidate in the last five years. One referee must be the applicant’s most recent manager. Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.
We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. Applications should be sent no later than: 26th March 2022.

Gender Equality: 
DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels.  In light of this, female candidates and those from minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

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, color, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process. Visit drc.ngo to read more about what we do to secure robust safeguarding mechanisms.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport
Danish Refugee Council does not charge any kind of fee at any stage of the recruitment process nor does it use recruitment agents.