ABOUT DRC 

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world’s leading NGOs, with a focus on responding to displacement, have been registered in Sudan since 2004, delivering life-saving programming in protection, emergency response, shelter, food security and livelihoods, disaster risk reduction, camp management, and humanitarian mine action. DRC has implemented projects in Central Darfur, South Kordofan, Gedaref, Port Sudan, and White Nile. Sudan hosts one of the largest displaced populations in Africa, with over 3.7 million internally displaced people and over 1.1 million refugees from South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Central African Republic, Chad, Yemen and Syria. Against a background of political crisis, Sudan faces economic and social turmoil, with sharp increases in food and energy costs, further exacerbated by disease outbreaks and ongoing conflict.

POSITION PROFILE

Under the overall supervision of the Economic Recovery Team Leader, the Economic Recovery Assistant will support the Economic Recovery Officer in implementing project activities in the assigned area of responsibility. The job holder monitors the usage of inputs and provides support in organizing trainings, as guided by the Economic Recovery Team Leader and in accordance with recommended methodologies, tools, DRC policies, and guidelines. He/she will be working in cooperation with DRC’s other functions, including Protection and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) teams, and in collaboration with local authorities and communities. The role works under the direct supervision of the Economic Recovery Officer and the overall management of the Economic Recovery Team Leader.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct field implementation of economic recovery activities in the area, as well as other programs, where needed and relevant.
• Assist the sector officer in ensuring compliance with DRC and donor processes, quality of the planning, implementation, and follow-up of emergency activities in line with sector guidelines and standard operating procedures.           
• Carry out tasks within the sector area, including beneficiary identification, distribution of relief assistance (either cash or in-kind), needs assessments and other sector-specific evaluations
• Support the Economic Recovery Officer in rolling out livelihood counseling forms and collecting data from beneficiaries;
• Help organize and coordinate day-to-day implementation of livelihood activities such as vocational training, Business grants, cash for work, job referrals, and skills training;
• Input and update beneficiary information and referrals into DRC’s database accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support in delivering follow-up communication with beneficiaries regarding their next steps.
• Carry out administrative tasks, including preparation of PRs, POs, service contracts, financial reconciliation and tracking of outputs
• Ensure timely reporting of outputs and escalation of issues faced during program implementation
• Coordinate with the Protection and other teams to support protection mainstreaming in all activities;
• Follow given work plans and guidelines

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Minimum 2 year of relevant work experience.
• Experience in implementing project tasks including delivering Business training and SME development, business grants, life-skills training, literacy and numeracy training, vocational training, micro-credit loans, savings groups, and group enterprise development
• Ability to work in the field with frequent travel
• Experience working in and familiarity with Gedaref context
• Good communication skills

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

University Degree in agriculture, economics, community development or other related fields

LANGUAGES  

Fluent in both English and Arabic 

ALL EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO DEMONSTRATE DRC FIVE CORE COMPETENCIES 

• Striving for excellence: You focus on achieving results while maintaining efficient processes. 
• Collaborating: You engage with relevant stakeholders and encourage constructive feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership of tasks and are open to innovation.
• Communicating: You are clear, concise, and respectful in your communication.
• Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest ethical standards and DRC's Code of Conduct. 

POSITION DETAILS

• Type of contract: National 
• Contract Length: 12 Months 
• Band: I
• Salary Range Starting from: USD 1025.00 
• Duty station: Gadaref
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Closing Date for Application: 15/11/2025

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

WHAT WE OFFER       

1. Two Bonuses (during two Eid festivals)
2. Contribution to National Social Insurance and Pension Fund
3. Health Insurance including family
4. Group Personal Accidental Insurance
5. Excellent Working Environment and Opportunity for Growth
6. Various Learning and Development Courses

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Applications must be submitted through the mentioned link on the page by clicking on Apply Button.   
2. All applicants must send a cover letter along with an updated CV (we encourage CV no longer than four pages) in English.
3. Mentioning three referees' details of your present supervisor and HR along with past employment supervisor in the CV.

Note: Applications sent by email will not be considered. In addition, DRC doesn’t charge any fee for any of its recruitment process & believes in equal opportunity in employment regardless. 

If you have questions, you can visit our FAQ page. 

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

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap. 

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, color, race, 

marital status, or other protected characteristics.   

***FRAUD ALERT***

It has been brought to the attention of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from DRC in Sudan. These offers reportedly concern fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants asking for money. DRC would like to stipulate that the organization never charges or accepts any money from job seekers during the recruitment process. DRC recommends that you do not respond to unsolicited offers of employment.