Overall purpose of the role: The Economic Recovery Assistant - Insect Farming, in conjunction with the Team Leader, will ensure effective project component activity implementation oversight, monitoring and evaluation in the production and use of insects as food and feed. This position works closely with other Economic Recovery team colleagues to ensure an integrated approach in beneficiary targeting, activity execution, assessments and feedback. The role also liaises closely with stakeholders located in international and national NGOs, county/national governments and community leadership structures to ensure effective service delivery, participation and added value. This position provides technical guidance on insect farming for livestock feed
Key Responsibilities: R1. Project Management and Development:
R2. Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation:
R3. Coordination & Partnerships:
R4. Budget Management:
R5. Staff Supervision:
Experience and technical competencies:
Education:
Language: Fluency in written and spoken English. Fluency in local spoken languages is an added advantage
DRC core competencies: In this position, you are expected to demonstrate each of DRC’ five core competencies:
Conditions: Contract duration: 7-months contract with possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council terms of employment for National staff. Employment Category: Band I2 Reporting to: Economic Recovery Team Leader Availability: June 2024 Location: Dadaab – Dagahaley Camp (Entitled to accomodation & RnR) Key stakeholders: Internal: Programme staff, Support Services staff External: County and National Government line ministries , UNHCR on protection/livelihood matters, protection/livelihood partners, beneficiaries
General Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html)
Application Process: Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications, which should include a 1-page cover letter clearly stating their motivation, and qualifications and a CV. Applications should include contact details of three professional referees who have supervised the candidate in the last five years. One referee must be the applicant’s most recent manager. Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.
We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. Applications should be sent no later than: 22nd May 2024.
Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, female candidates and those from minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.