Economic Recovery Assistant | Danish Refugee Council

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POSITION PROFILE
The Economic Recovery Assistant will be responsible for field level activity implementation, monitoring and reporting of the DANIDA funded project under the direct supervision and guidance of Economic Recovery Manager.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Implementation and Coordination:

  • Provide timely input and feedback and compile, and submit regular project updates to the line manager
  • Assist to manager for plan and facilitate capacity development training workshop for implementing partners staff, CBO representative, government officials with developing curriculum/ modules as appropriate.
  • Assist in conducting need assessments through using participatory tools and compiling data and preparing draft report
  • Assist in implementing the field activities as per approved FD6 and FD7 and support collecting completion certificate from authorities
  • Monitor the Implementation partners activities at field level with proper guidance and facilitation where applicable.
  • Assist in developing different livelihoods project related technical specifications on the product/inputs for procurement in compliances with sector and government line agencies.
  • Assist to gather field data/information and provide inputs in the IPTT as monthly basis in coordination with MEAL team
  • Facilitate cash-based interventions and closely working with CFW/volunteers and process, prepare and submit the monthly payment procedure in coordination with SC and Finance
  • Assist to livelihoods manager in preparation or drafting project documents/reports as necessary
  • Assist manager for drafting Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Sub-Grant Agreement (SGA), different guidelines/ tools for partners and Terms of Reference (ToR) for hiring consultants  
  • Support in resolving any emerging problems and issues in the field.
  • Ensure that the DRC Code of Conduct and PSEA reporting mechanism is understood, acknowledged in writing, and adhered to by stakeholders/Partners.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the line manager.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

  • At least 1 years of relevant experience on Livelihoods/natural resource management in DRC Bangladesh
  • Experience with livelihoods /livelihoods research project would be an added advantage.
  • Good understanding of emergency and (early) recovery livelihoods support interventions, and integrated programming/approaches, including the Cash Assistance Programme
  • Basic knowledge of Cash Based Assistance (CBA) in general, and in pursuit of Economic Recovery outcomes in particular, including the latest technical and methodological best practice
  • Strong and practical knowledge of project intervention delivery with community participation and proven ability to support development of (Markey System Approach) MSA in support of Economic Recovery outcomes
  • Coordinate IP’s/CBOs for ensuring to achieve deliverables as per target compliances with DRC/donors policies and guidelines and as per agreement.
  • Coordinate and follow up inclusively with service providers, financial institutes, and relevant government agencies in the field.
  • Represent DRC in any relevant field-based meetings with stakeholders and otherwise as needed.
  • Technical knowledge and experience on advanced green agriculture practices/nature-based solutions
  • Team building experience would be added an advantage.
  • Experience working in multi-cultural work settings.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS words and Excel
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skill.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Graduate in any discipline but preference will be given to agriculture/natural/ social science discipline.

LANGUAGES

  • English (Fluent)
  • Bengali (Fluent)