Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Economic Recovery Officer for our operations in Assosa, Benishangul-Gumuz Field Office.
Overall purpose of the role:
Under guidance of the Program Manager, the Economic Recovery Officer (MSD & Financial Inclusion) is responsible for carrying out the day to day implementation of DRC’s economic recovery program interventions in line with program quality standards and DRC’s strategic objective.
He/She will lead the strategic rollout and management activities of VSLA’s & IGAs, supporting them to build sustainable livelihoods. This will involve facilitating strategic linkages to formal financial services, viable market opportunities, private sector actors, and climate smart agricultural value chains, while embedding sustainable alternative economic models. In addition, the Economic Recovery Officer will contribute to market systems development by analyzing local economies, identifying systemic barriers and designing market based interventions that that promote economic integration, inclusive growth and long term resilience
The role work focused on improving livelihoods and economic inclusion through skills trainings, enterprise support, access to finance, and strengthened market linkages, an approach that combines short term income opportunities with long term strategies that promote self-reliance, private sector engagement, and integration into local economies.
The position holder should demonstrate technical expertise in food security and livelihood, cash based transfers, on/off farm based economic recovery, graduation models, youth employment schemes, financial inclusion, climate smart agriculture, resilience building and social protection. All activities are implemented in a gender-sensitive, conflict-aware, and protection-focused manner while upholding DRC’s core values and program principles.
The Economic recovery officer will work closely with DRC teams, consortium partners, government, RRS, UN agencies, NGOs, private sector actors, and community leaders to ensure program integration, coordination, and advocacy aligned with DRC’s strategic objectives.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
1. Technical Program Implementation & Management
2. Market Systems Development (MSD) & Private Sector Engagement
3. Stakeholder Engagement, Partnership & Coordination
Capacity Building & Team Supervision
5. Collaboration, Learning & Adaptation
Experience and technical competencies:
EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)
We offer
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.
Application Link: https://drc.ngo/job?id=174761
Closing date for applications: November 24, 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.
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