Avis de recrutement : Conseil Danois pour les Réfugiés (DRC) recherche  un(e) Spécialiste de la relance économique, Jordanie.

Avis de recrutement : Conseil Danois pour les Réfugiés (DRC) recherche  un(e) Spécialiste de la relance économique, Jordanie.

 

 

 

 

 

About the job

The individual will report directly to Head of Programmes. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Coordination and oversight of assigned projects

• Provide project management support for assigned Economic Recovery projects, including developing plans, budgets and reports
• Liaise with external stakeholders including vocational training centres, private sector companies, relevant government ministries and NGOs implementing economic recovery programming
• Oversee coordination with consortium partners (if any) ensuring quality and timely implementation of project activities
• Provide field support and coordination for DRC’s market-based, cash and MSME support programming which includes microbusiness/self-employment grants, mentorship, soft skills and technical skills development, Cash for Work projects
• Assist with mapping of private sector entities and market assessments to inform design of projects that support microbusiness and improve employability of vulnerable Jordanians and refugees
• Together with the MEAL department, capture, document and ensure that learning is incorporated into project design.

About you

Required

At least three years proven and successful track record of economic recovery programming in Jordan, including supporting business start-up and expansion, mentoring, on-the-job training, job-matching, career counselling, cash for work, etc. You should also have:

• Master degree in one of the following: International Development, MBA/Finance or International Relations
• Experience in economic development, private sector development, economic recovery in humanitarian and/or emerging economy contexts, business strategy and business plan development, or similar fields
• Experience in undertaking value chain analysis and market-based programming;
• Experience in fostering strategic private sector engagement;
• Understanding of the refugee / host community context in country, including socio-economic challenges and opportunities and the role NGOs and private sector can play in addressing challenges and realizing opportunities
• Fluency in English and Arabic
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic
• High integrity and willingness to conduct her/himself transparently and open to scrutiny.

Ideally, you also have

• Experience in implementing market systems development activities
• Understanding of the interlinkages between Protection and Economic Recovery
• Knowledge of the Government of Jordan systems and policies for Jordanian and refugee job-seekers and businesses
• Ability to communicate technical information in an easy to understand, informative and collaborative manner

Good knowledge of the Core Humanitarian Standards or other accountability measures/standards

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 act in line with DRC’s vision and values.

Designation of Duty Station: Amman

Start date: ASAP

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: 18 January 2023

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