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, and honesty and transparency.

ABOUT THE JOB

The main responsibility of this position is to be functional in the targeted communities for delivering the Economic Recovery and emergency services. The Economic Recovery Assistant will contribute for assistance of beneficiary and field coordination.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting rapid sectorial needs and market assessments in the field.
• Regularly monitoring field activities and provide timely inputs and feedback to the Economic Recovery Team Leader.
• Assess the potential of the community to establish a community-based support system for the vulnerable cases.
• Data collection by using needs assessment, identification of beneficiaries and data collection to be done either via paper forms or through digital equipment; (KOBO)
• Ensure liaison with communities, maintaining links with community elders, engaging consistently with beneficiaries and other relevant stakeholders in the field.
• Conduct training, awareness sessions and any other activities in the field as part of the implementation plan.
• Beneficiary selection processes
• Coordinating, conducting  EcRec field distributions (Cash and NFIs)
• Produce basic report on distributions, success stories and case studies with beneficiaries.
• Closely liaise with Economic Recovery Team Leaders to seek synergies and ensure holistic program implementation and act as back-up of other staff in his/her absence. 
• Be able to explain the different types of assistance delivered at field for beneficiaries and other actors to the relevant DRC staff.
• Support the implementation of agriculture activities including (Distribution of seeds, tools, and other agricultural inputs).
• Any other tasks assigned by supervisor.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies: 

• At least 1 year of experience in humanitarian work is required, with prior involvement in IDP or natural disaster response. Additionally, a minimum of 1 year of experience specifically in emergency response cash and voucher activities is essential.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience required on projects targeting urban and peri-urban vulnerable populations.
• Demonstrated experience to organize sessions and mobilize communities
• Demonstrated experience in projects including cash and in-kind for the most vulnerable crisis affected population.  
• Computer skills, particularly MS Office; Excel and Word
• Able to travel to the hard-to-reach communities in the districts.  

Ideal candidates have:

• Strong skills in community mobilization, sensitization, and facilitation.
• In-depth knowledge and experience working in emergency and fragile contexts.
• Familiarity with local authorities, crisis-affected populations, and emergency responses involving both cash and in-kind support.
• Proven ability to conduct comprehensive market surveys.
• Solid understanding of humanitarian principles and the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) on Quality and Accountability.
• Capable of organizing and delivering awareness sessions, with specific expertise in hygiene promotion and “Know Your Rights” education..

Education/qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, agriculture engineering, Social and Economic field  or related subjects is an asset

Languages:

• Pashto (Fluent)
• Dari (Fluent)
• English (Advanced)

We Offer:

• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DRC salary scale

Application process:

Application process: Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the below link. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language.

Note. only applications ( CV) will not be considered.

Couples are highly encouraged to apply