(This is a re-advertisement. Applicants from previous rounds do not need to re-apply. Your application will be reviewed.)

We strongly encourage female candidates to apply for the position!

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a qualified Economic Recovery Assistant for our operations in Afar, Abala Field Office

About the job

The Economic Recovery Assistant is responsible to facilitate filed level awareness sessions, trainings, assessment activities, beneficiary targeting and developing of partnership with major Kebele level stockholders like local administrative, Elders, Women affairs, Youths and all segments of the community.

In Addition to the above role the economic recovery assistant is expected to participate in data collection, community orientation, targeting, providing technical support on project implementations, provide close and door to door support for the targeted beneficiaries, tracking of every provision, tracking of outcomes and inspiration of beneficiaries on their business activity.

The Economic recovery assistant is expected to properly identify and know the targeted beneficiaries of his woredas or kebeles. Documenting of all profiles of beneficiaries, follow of on implementations of activities at field level and providing of weekly updates for the Economic Recovery Officer are also the other responsibilities of the post holder. Timely management and solving of each compliance at kebele level and reporting for the officer is among the expected responsibility of the position.

Ensuring of sustainability of Village Saving and Loan Associations (VSLAs) through coaching of their regular meetings, savings, business activity, loan service among the members, bookkeeping activities or tracking of income and expense, functionality of committee’s and their bylaws is among the responsibility of the post holders. Provision of regular awareness rising and refresher training for the VSLA members for betterment of their association and their business development are also among the expected mandate of the position.

Coaching of the business activity of SMEs, identifying of their challenges, tracking of their progress and providing of timely solution in coordination with the project officer will be the responsibility of the Economic Recovery Assistant. Follow up on documentation, timely delivery of achievement updates or weekly progress of the project are among the other.

Providing a close follow up and technical support for the attainment of the early recovery interventions like on farm and off-farm activities Like agricultural activities (Vegetable production, crop production, Root and tuber production livestock production like poultry- and fattening interventions) and Non- Agricultural Activities (petty trades and services) are the key role and responsibilities of the post holder.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

R1: Project implementation, Monitoring and Documentation

• The position holder is responsible for implementations of filed level activities of the project.
• Facilitation of the beneficiary orientation, targeting, and documentation of minuets of the targeting are among the responsibility of the post holder.
• Facilitation of kebele level trainings, awareness raising sessions, monitoring and assessment are the other responsibilities expected from the position.
• Providing of close follow up and technical support for activity implementation’s specially VSLAs to ensure their sustainability and future development through coaching of their saving, regularity of meeting, business diversification, record keeping, applicability of bylaws and functionality of management committees.
• Follow up of the progress of SMEs on their daily business activities, transactions and their linkage with the financial service providers to ensure early repayment of loan service.
• Facilitation and arrangement of different field visits and other events at kebele level, documentation of best practices.
• Supporting the better achievement of early recovery interventions, tracking of outcomes and sharing a regular update for the Economic Recovery Officer.
• Ensure proper targeting of the required beneficiaries’ as per the standard procedure of DRCs.

R2: Coordination & Partnership

• The Economic recovery Assistant is responsible for the overall partnership and synergy between DRC and kebele level stockholders.
• The post holder is expected to promote and Advocate Mission and Vision of DRCs inside the community.
• Is expected to work closely with the influential like kebele administrative, youths, women representatives and Elders and required to demonstrate best achievements of the project.
• Is expected to take the lead part in community mobilization, coordination and facilitation of the operational communities
• Responsible to exchange information between the government structure and DRC and provide required input for the officer.

Experience and technical competencies:

• Minimum of 1-year experience in areas of Agriculture, Livelihood development, alternative financing like VSLAs, financial inclusion, Micro and small enterprise development, Business development.
• Experience working in and deep understanding of Village Savings Loans Associations (VSLAs) and private sector engagement and/or implementing livelihoods/self-reliance, gender mainstreaming, peacebuilding/social cohesion, protection or advocacy interventions within financial inclusion programming context.
• Experience of working on early recovery projects specially on conflict and climate change affected areas.
• Minimum of 1-year experience in areas of Agriculture, Livelihood development, alternative financing like VSLAs, financial inclusion, Micro and small enterprise development, Business development.
• Experience working in and deep understanding of Village Savings Loans Associations (VSLAs) and private sector engagement and/or implementing livelihoods/self-reliance, gender mainstreaming, peacebuilding/social cohesion, protection or advocacy interventions within financial inclusion programming context.
• Experience of working on early recovery projects specially on conflict and climate change affected areas.

EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)

Minimum of Diploma and BA in Development Economics; Development management, Accounting and finance Agriculture, Rural Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Cooperative and SMEs development or other relevant fields, or Bachelors with relevant work experience.

LANGUAGE: (indicate fluency level)

• English (fluent, spoken and written)
• Knowledge local Knowledge is mandatory (Amharic, Afar & Tigigna)

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

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.

Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: 12 Months

Contract Type: National Contract

Band: I2 - Non-Management

Designation of Duty Station: Aba’ala ER-CAP Operational Kebeles

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National employees

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 07 October 2025

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

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gendergap.
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, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics

We strongly encourage female candidates to apply for the position!

We encourage only qualified Ethiopian Nations to apply. DRC considers all applicants based on merit.