Economic Recovery Assistant

About the Position

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world’s leading NGOs, with a focus on responding to displacement, has been registered in Sudan since 2004, delivering life-saving programming in protection, emergency response, shelter, food security and livelihoods, disaster risk reduction, camp management, and humanitarian mine action. Sudan hosts one of the largest displaced populations in Africa, with over 3.7 million internally displaced people and over 1.1 million refugees from various countries. Against a background of political crisis, Sudan faces economic and social turmoil, with sharp increases in food and energy costs, further exacerbated by disease outbreaks and ongoing conflict.

Under the supervision of the Economic Recovery Officer, the assistant supports the routine and daily implementation and administration of the economic recovery and livelihood projects for DRC in White Nile, including supporting organizing and supervising volunteer teams, registration of POCs, managing cash for work, community mobilization, and data collection.

Responsibilities

Programming & Operations

• Ensure efficient and effective program implementation while following guidance and recommendations of the Economic Recovery Officer.
• Lead on the implementation of basic tasks within the sector area, including beneficiary identification, distribution of relief assistance (either cash or in-kind), needs assessments, and other sector-specific evaluations.
• Responsible for administrative tasks, including preparation of PRs, receiving supplies and goods, and tracking of outputs.
• Always ensure compliance with DRC and donor requirements and procedures during implementation.
• Participate in preparing monthly/quarterly/annual highlights/reports and data collection.
• Support the teams in conducting assessments and carrying out monitoring and evaluation exercises.

Coordination and Representation

• Support the development of positive relationships with beneficiaries, local communities, local authorities, humanitarian partners, service providers, etc. to maintain trust in DRC’s professional standard and quality of work among all stakeholders.
• Ensure that all interactions with individual beneficiaries take place in an environment and in a way that respects and promotes their safety, trust, and dignity.
• Ensure that all interactions with other stakeholders such as community members and service providers are conducted in accordance with the principles of respect, confidentiality, and collaboration.
• Attend Sector Meeting/Coordination meetings when delegated.

Reporting

• Ensure that quality and accurate reports and supporting documentation on implemented activities are submitted timely and daily to the Officer/TL.
• Ensure that both the hard and soft copies of all activity reports are archived on the server and/or uploaded onto online platforms for information management as relevant.
• Ensure that all information or data shared is done so in a manner that upholds the principle of data protection and confidentiality.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of practical experience in the agriculture sector, economic recovery, and food security.
• Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Fluency in local language.

Educational Qualifications

• University degree in agriculture, food security, natural resources management, rural development, economy, or any relevant field.

Languages

• Arabic and English (Fluency)

We Offer

• Two Bonuses (during two Eid festivals)
• Contribution to National Social Insurance and Pension Fund
• Health Insurance including family
• Group Personal Accidental Insurance
• Excellent Working Environment and Opportunity for Growth
• Various Learning and Development Courses

About the Company

Founded in 1956, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 30 countries, we protect, advocate, and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.

By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of over 6,000 employees. We pride ourselves on our:

• Professionalism, impact & expertise
• Humanitarian approach & the work we do
• Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
• Culture, values & strong leadership
• Fair compensation & continuous development

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 to 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.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

Application Process

1. Applications must be submitted through the mentioned link on the page by clicking on Apply Button.
2. All applicants must send a cover letter along with an updated CV (we encourage CV no longer than four pages) in English.
3. Mentioning three referees' details of your present supervisor and HR along with past employment supervisor in the CV.

Note: Applications sent by email will not be considered. In addition, DRC doesn’t charge any fee for any of its recruitment process & believes in equal opportunity in employment regardless.

If you have questions, you can visit our FAQ page.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website: www.drc.ngo.

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

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.

Fraud Alert

It has been brought to the attention of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from DRC in Sudan. These offers reportedly concern fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants asking for money. DRC would like to stipulate that the organization never charges or accepts any money from job seekers during the recruitment process. DRC recommends that you do not respond to unsolicited offers of employment.

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