DRC International NGO Economic Recovery Assistant Jobs in Kenya

DRC International NGO Economic Recovery Assistant Jobs in Kenya

Overall purpose of the role:

The Economic Recovery Assistant will ensure effective project activity implementation, monitoring and accountability in the refugee camps and host communities surrounding the Dadaab refugee complex.

This position works closely with the Economic Recovery Officer and other team colleagues to ensure an integrated approach in beneficiary targeting, assessments and feedback.

The role also assists in relationship management with stakeholders located in international and national NGOs, county/national governments and community leadership structures to ensure effective service-delivery, participation and added value.

This position will be assigned to support different Economic Recovery and self-reliance sub-sectors including Micro-enterprise Development, Savings Groups, Drylands Agriculture, Vocational Skills Development and Education Scholarships.

Responsibilities:

Implement microenterprise development activities within the camp and host community with emphasis on promoting group development through training, coaching, mentorship, identification of investment needs, opportunities and regular feedback.

Recruit and train project beneficiaries on business management, entrepreneurship, market linkages and financial literacy.

Prepare weekly, monthly narratives, quarterly, mid-year and annual progress reports.

Conduct Training Needs Assessments for groups and individuals, to identify areas of training in business development and savings groups/VSLAs.

Document human interest stories/case studies on regular basis.

Recruit, train and mentor beneficiaries on Savings Group/VSL methodology and financial literacy with emphasis on promoting self-reliance through investments in IGAs using loans and savings from VSLAs

Identification, recruitment, supervision and mentorship of community incentive workers

Participate in periodic camp and host community leaders review, planning meetings and any external meetings as delegated by the supervisor from time to time.

Ensure incentive workers adhere to HAP/CHS principles in day to day project implementation, participate in HAP/CHS audits and support MEAL plan implementation.

Assist in development of Economic Recovery concept notes

Serve as liaison with stakeholders and relevant line ministries at camp and sub-county levels

Promote effective collaboration between refugees and host community participating in DRC project activities

In the absence of the Economic Recovery Officer, represent DRC in inter-agency coordination meetings

Monitor and provide objective feedback related to camp-based incentive staff performance, including completing midyear and annual performance evaluations

Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor

Experience and technical competencies:

2 or more years’ experience working with I/NGOs within humanitarian/development contexts

Experience in engaging communities and other relevant stakeholders in the implementation of humanitarian or development program activities is key

Some experience and training in enterprise development, financial inclusion (savings groups/financial literacy) and/or agriculture is highly desirable

Effective written and oral communication skills

Good

organizational and work-planning skills

Good decision making through use of previous learnings, listening to others, weighing options,

Identification of outcomes and considering success chances.

Team-player, team-builder and motivator

Good understanding of DRC Core Values and Core Humanitarian Standards

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Development Studies, Sociology, Community Development, Agriculture or Agribusiness Management.

Languages:

English - Very good

Kiswahili - Good

Somali (an added advantage but not required)

DRC’s Core competencies:

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master the below 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 Uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of

Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

Conditions:

Contract duration: 4 months’ contract with possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council terms of employment for National staff.

Employment category: I step 0

Reporting to: Economic Recovery Officer

Direct reports: Economic Recovery Community Incentive Workers

Availability: December 2022

Location: Dadaab (with or without RnR benefits)
Key stakeholders:

Internal and External: Partner development Agencies, Protection Department within DRC, Donors, Beneficiaries and community leaders, County and National Government officials

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

How to Apply

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.

For more information and job application details, see; DRC International NGO Economic Recovery Assistant Jobs in Kenya

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