Economic Recovery Officer โ Food Security (Part Time)
Duty station:- Hodeida (Al Mansouriya and As Sukhnah)
(2) Positions
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 โ whenever possible โ 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 Yemenโs response
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been operating in Yemen since 2008 using a protection of human rights framework. DRC initially worked in Yemen with mixed migrants coming from the Horn of Africa who are displaced by conflict and drought. Since then, DRC expanded its sectors of intervention and is now providing humanitarian assistance in nineteen governorates throughout the country. Current programme sectors include protection, food security & livelihoods, WASH, Shelter, humanitarian mine action and CCCM.
About the job
Overall purpose of the role
The EcRec Officer (FS-GFA) plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth implementation and supervision of General Food Assistance (GFA) activities from January to March 2024. The primary responsibilities include data management, reporting, verification, sensitization, and supervision of the GFA activities. The EcRec Officer will work closely with local authorities, community leaders, and other stakeholders to coordinate the project effectively. Additionally, they will be responsible for beneficiary mapping, identifying new warehouses/Food Distribution Points (FDPs), and providing support in other sectors as needed. The EcRec Officer will also fulfil other EcRec tasks in the area as required.
Geographic scope: Country (Yemen)
Yemen is caught in the on-going conflict and is facing severe food insecurity in most of Yemen governorates. DRC will carry out WFP General Food Assistance (GFA) to the most vulnerable host/IDP HH in Hodeida (Al Mansouriya and As Sukhnah ) governorate in three districts. DRC is announcing EcRec officer (FS-GFA) to carry on the project implementation in the areas of intervention based in Hodeida (Al Mansouriya and As Sukhnah ) with fully presence in the field within the distribution and any data collection.
Rephrased Job Description:
Main Responsibilities:
Essential qualities and experiences:
Must hold a Bachelor Degree in University degree in development studies, Social Science, or related field related to emergency for rural conflict areas At least two years working with humanitarian organization, in the same field general food distribution. Must be proficient Arabic and English. Excellent familiarity to security, programming, and cultural contexts in Hodeida (Al Mansouriya and As Sukhnah ); At least one year experience in the same contexts. Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to write weekly activity reports; Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments. Ability and willingness to frequently travel among different districts Very good organizational skills, self-motivated and efficient, with willingness to pay attention to details
Required experience and competencies
All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRCโs 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 DRCโs values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
Languages:
Languages: (indicate fluency level)
Good English language (written and spoken) Excellent report writing skills including editing the work of others Fluency in Arabic language (written and spoken)
We offer
Contract length: DRC will offer the successful applicant a contract till 31st March 2024, renewable dependent on both funding and performance.
Work place: Hodeida (Al Mansouriya and As Sukhnah) with travel to the field.
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Councilโs Terms of Employment for National. This position will be placed at level (NMH2).
Application process
All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV in English. Apply online on our link below. Applications sent by email will not be considered:
https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1036&ProjectId=170092&DepartmentId=19111&SkipAdvertisement=true
Closing date for applications: 17th January 2024.
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Further information
For questions regarding the vacancy please contact yem-recruitment@drc.ngo. If you are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo