Overview
The Economic Recovery Officer is responsible for co-planning, implementation, and day-to-day technical oversight of Economic Recovery activities, supporting livelihoods, capacity building, emergency preparedness, and income-generating interventions.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement Economic Recovery program activities including livelihoods, capacity building, emergency preparedness, and income-generating initiatives.
- Conduct and support field assessments, including labor market and capacity assessments.
- Monitor program activities and provide analysis and feedback.
- Ensure proper documentation of activities.
- Co-facilitate trainings, workshops, and capacity-building sessions.
- Coordinate the organization of program events.
- Contribute to beneficiary selection processes.
- Contribute to delivery of grants, including business plan review and mentoring.
- Liaise with MEAL and relevant departments for integrated program delivery and accountability.
- Coordinate with support departments for procurement and implementation.
- Ensure compliance with SOPs and DRC standards.
- Uphold confidentiality and data protection standards.
- Contribute to the production of quality and timely reports on program activities.
- Provide weekly/monthly reports to the Economic Recovery Team Leader.
- Identify case studies and success stories.
- Develop and strengthen relationships with local partners and communities.
- Maintain respectful and constructive relations with partner organizations, local authorities and humanitarian actors.
- Attend field level meetings when required and providing detailed reports.
- Ensure the preparation of required documentation for procurement of goods and services.
Required Experience
- At least 2 years professional experience in Economic recovery programming including livelihoods, capacity building, and income-generating activities.
- Experience in the field of social work, humanitarian intervention, community development, or any other relevant field is desirable.
- Previous experience working with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and local communities is desirable.
