Economic Recovery Manager

Duty Station [Taiz -Yemen]

Who are we?

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.
DRC has been operating in the Middle East (ME) region for over a decade, running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection and advocacy programmes through Country Offices (COs) in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey with a Regional Office (RO) in Amman.

DRC Yemen’s response

Throughout its nine field offices and a workforce of 450 staff, DRC upholds its main programmatic objectives to provide immediate and life sustaining assistance, to strengthen the protective environment, and to reduce displacement related risks and vulnerabilities by promoting self-reliance at household and community level.

About the Job:

Overall 

The Economic Recovery Manager has an area focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the area. The role contributes to the development of area strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to base operations. In addition, the Economic Recovery Manager is in charge of the following:     

• Manage DRC Economic Recovery programming in Taiz & WC areas, including cash and voucher activities (CVA), General Food Assistance GFA, business training and SME development, business grants, life-skills training, vocational training, Cash For Work CFW, Natural Resource Management NRM , Integrated Watter Resource Management IWRM , climate change resilience   and other activities depending on active grants.
• Ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines in line with the area and country strategy and operations. 
• Represent DRC in relevant humanitarian coordination fora, engaging with UN & NGO counterparts and proactively seeking to shape agendas in line with DRC and humanitarian priorities. 
• Represent the programme to partners and authorities in a way that boosts DRC's profile and portfolio. 
• Provide vision, leadership and direction to DRC Economic Recovery team in Taiz & WC areas as well as overseeing the administration and implementation of the grants, personnel and M&E     

Responsibilities: 

People management

• Ensure positions are staffed and projects are on track, timely reporting challenges and escalating issues to the relevant focal points
• Lead and manage the sector team (including people planning, performance, well-being and development)
• Provide staff capacity building

Program management

• Management of DRC Economic Recovery portfolio in the area in line with project’s objectives, targets, indicator and timelines
• Oversee programme quality of current and proposed projects
• Approve spending on allocated program lines and ensure accurate budget management and oversight through tracking and forecasting expenditures
• Ensure compliance of current & proposed projects within scope of DRC programme department 
• Accountable for programme progress against targets
• Ensure program quality against internationally recognised standards through managing the implemention of all Economic Recovery activities 
• Develop clear lines of communication between project staff, support service staff, other humanitarian partners and authorities
• Design and update program management tools such as the PMT, and ensure that all Economic Recovery grants follow the Project Cycle Management standards

Monitoring, reporting and development

• Ensure accurate and timely internal and donor reporting
• In close coordination with Economic Recovery Coordinator and Economic Recovery Specialist, develop program monitoring tools 
• Conduct quality control and site monitoring to ensure that services provided are according standards
• Ensure Program monitoring as per expected outputs and outcomes
• Monitor financial spending and budgets
• Continuously update project documentation and files 
• Explore new business and partnerships within the area of implementation 
• Work closely with the Economic Recovery Coordinator, Area Programme Manager and the Grants unit to develop quality proposals, concept notes and budget
• Coordinate DRC's Economic Recovery response with the other sectors operating in the area, including protection, WASH, and CCCM
• Ensure integrated and area-based approach to the humanitarian response, geographically and by sector, as appropriate

External coordination and representation

• Represent DRC to relevant national authorities, upholding DRC mandate and promoting the organization’s objectives at all times 
• Represent the Economic Recovery program with other humanitarian actors and relevant humanitarian coordination mechanisms 
• Share relevant project information with stakeholders, in line with DRC data protection policy 
• Participate in relevant coordination meetings

About you

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies:

• At least 5 years' experience in a project/ program management role (experience in emergency and/or livelihood programming is a must)
• Strong knowledge of one of the Economic Recovery technical areas such as emergency response mechanisms, cash-based interventions, market-based approaches, climate resilience, and natural resource management
• At least 4 years' experience with people management
• Skills and experience in project/program planning, delivery, monitoring, reporting, review and evaluation 
• Experience in working in complex emergencies or challenging security settings and within security management frameworks.
• Calm and diplomatic in nature. 
• Ability to produce timely and high quality reports 
• Full professional proficiency in English

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: 

• Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.   
• Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.   
• Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.   
• Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.   
• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting 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.

Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required qualifications: 

Education:

• Bachelor's or closely related Degree

Languages:

• English – fluent
• Arabic – fluent

We offer

DRC will offer the successful applicant a contract until December 2025, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work As soon as possible, and be willing and able to work in Taiz, and Southern Hodeidah (WC) - roving. Candidate will be based in Taiz. 
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment. This position will be placed at Band (F2 Manager) and will be reporting to Area Program Manager.