Economic Recovery Specialist at DRC, Caracas, Venezuela

Deadline: 21 May 2023

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Economic Recovery Specialist in Caracas, Venezuela. The duration of this post is 10 months.

DRC fulfills its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities in the conflict areas of the world.

Key Jobs Responsibilities

The Economic Recovery Specialist will perform the following functions:

• Programmatic and strategic development
  • Lead and coordinate the strategic and operational implementation of the Economic Recovery sector in the country.
  • Support the development of proposals and ongoing update of the Economic Recovery strategy with regular context analysis and monitoring of programmatic and collaborative and partnership opportunities
  • Lead and guide teams in the development and implementation of needs assessments by the sector
  • Support advocacy initiatives led by the program team, with contextual and technical expertise
• Project management
  • Ensure quality and compliance with minimum standards in the implementation of Economic Recovery activities: cash transfer, entrepreneurship, employability, financial inclusion
  • Ensure coherence in the implementation and development of all projects in line with the sectoral strategy
  • Oversee the efficient implementation of projects in accordance with work plans and financial execution forecasts
  • Develop work guidelines for economic recovery activities
  • Support in the preparation of project and sectoral reports
  • Participate in the launching, review and closing meetings of projects with Economic Recovery component

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have:

• University Degree in Social Sciences, International Development or relevant fields.
• 3-5 years of experience with international humanitarian or development assistance organizations with a programmatic focus on economic recovery in the context of conflict and/or displacement.
• Practical experience and up-to-date knowledge of:
  • Concepts, methodologies and forms of effective livelihood support in relation to key DRC activities: food security including agriculture (food baskets, home gardens), employability, income generation and entrepreneurship support, technical and interpersonal capacity building and accompaniment, etc.
  • Current trends in the area of economic recovery: building self-sufficiency, graduation approach, private and public partnerships, and innovative approaches.
  • Concepts, evaluation methodologies and design of cash transfer programs.
  • Market assessment and analysis, ability to support the development of market-based programs.
• Experience with providing direct and remote technical support to operational teams
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement theories of change, strategic focus
• Knowledge of program management cycle and impact evaluation and monitoring methodologies for economic recovery activities
• Knowledge and/or experience in developing and implementing integrated programming with protection-oriented activities
• Demonstrated capacity in capacity building, development of training material, facilitation of workshops and trainings
• Experience working in complex institutional contexts and building relationships and collaborations with a variety of government, civic and private actors
• Ability for critical analysis and strategic thinking
• Excellent communication, representation and coordination skills
• Excellent writing skills in English and Spanish
• Prior knowledge and experience in the Venezuelan or Latin American context (preferred)

How to Apply

Applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English through online process.

For more information, visit DRC.