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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

As part of the economic recovery program intervention, DRC will implement small and large community infrastructures for the most vulnerable people under CFW modality and support micro, small and medium enterprises through cash grants. Therefore, an economic recovery assistant will be responsible for delivering high quality specialized project activities related to community infrastructure projects or MSMEs (value chains), and will be a part of CFW project selection, beneficiary assessment, labors supervision, and qualitative implementation of CFW project based on DRC CFW & MSME SOPs and criteria with the consideration of donor requirements to achieve overall project objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the Economic Recovery Team leader and based on technical advice and inputs of the EcRec manager, the Economic Recovery- Assistant is responsible for: -
• Ensure, Market assessment is carried out whenever required.
• Conduct beneficiary need assessments through kobo for agri/livestock, cash for work & businesses.
• Facilitate establishment and strengthening of vital market linkages between producers and other vital value chain actors in the project areas.
• Conduct regular follow-up and coaching for beneficiaries.  
• Identifying their problems and providing support in the revision of business plans.
• Support EcRec infrastructure team for the identification of community level infrastructure with the consideration of infrastructure selection guideline.
• Maintain and ensure the quality of infrastructure, safety rules and PPE kits for the laborers during cash for work projects implementation.
• Keep the overall records and documents clear and updated.
• Report to EcRec Team Leader and manager during the implementation of activities.
• Conduct regular supervision of agriculture and livestock management training to the farmers.
• Monitor the establishment of greenhouses, kitchen gardening and livestock husbandry.
• Supervise the structure and progress of village economic and social associations in the communities. 
• Keep close and clear communication with community leaders, representative of relevant stakeholders, Labors, and suppliers at field level.
• Participating in developing business development training and financial literacy manuals and materials.
• Support EcRec Officers to provide financial literacy, business management training and technical support for climate adaptation.  
• Provision of financial support (business grant) to men/women led agribusiness and MSMEs after verification of business plans.
• Organize marketing events and mobilize farmers and groups to form marketing associations.
• Any other task as assigned by the Team Leader or EcRec manager.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies: 

• At least 2 years of work experience in agriculture or other activities related to the responsibilities of the position.
• Demonstrated experience in training, planning, reporting, and leading the team to implement economic recovery projects properly as well as representing DRC in meetings/trainings.
• Working experience with communities especially in implementing economic recovery programs.
• Good management and leadership skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks; proven self-initiative and problem-solving abilities
• Must be able to understand the context of Nuristan
• Must be able to understand the local Nuristani language.

Education/qualifications:

• 12th or 14th grade in economics, agriculture, engineering or another relevant field.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills

Languages:

• English (Intermediate)
• Pashto (Fluent)
• Dari (Fluent)
• Nuristani (local) fluent

We Offer:

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

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.

https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1036&ProjectId=173728&DepartmentId=19150&MediaId=5