Overall purpose of the role:
The overall responsibility of the Economic Recovery Officer- Financial Inclusion is to implement a financial inclusion activity in a project funded by DANIDA and led by DRC in partnership with DanChurch Aid (DCA) and Turkana Pastoralist Development Organization (TUPADO). The role will directly report to a Financial Inclusion Team Leader and support the day-to-day implementation of the financial inclusion related activities in the project as well as contribute to the engagement of the key financial service providers. In addition, he/she will undertake other duties as assigned by the Team Leader in a matrix management arrangement in coordination with the Project Manager to ensure the project expectations are met.
Responsibilities:
R1. Project Management/Development, Monitoring & Evaluation:
Plan, undertake and support the broad implementation of financial inclusion activities in P2P project.
Remain abreast of topical developments related to economic recovery and financial inclusion that will promote community participation in the financial sector hence improving their economic/livelihoods well-being.
Promote sector learning and knowledge management in the financial inclusion sector through: collating findings/ information collected from the field as well as routine monitoring to draw lessons.
Lead in community mobilization, sensitization, formation of groups and training on VSLAs as well as FED (financial enterprise development) to promote financial inclusion amongst the vulnerable and unbanked communities.
Develop and or adopt sector guidelines and tools in support of financial inclusion activities implementation.
Submit timely and high-quality activity and donor and internal progress reports.
Work closely with the Protection, MEAL and Advocacy/Communication teams to enhance program integration through well-thought-out strategies.
Ensure Financial Inclusion component growth in scope through identification of gaps and developing possible solutions.
Work closely with MEAL unit to identify, document and disseminate relevant project success, challenges and follow up on implementation of project’s action point.
Support the Economic Recovery team in project kick-off, review and project closure meetings including periodic program review and planning meetings and external meetings as often and as requested by the supervisor.
Ensure project staff adhere to CHS Principles in project implementation; participate in CHS audits and support M&E plan.
R2.Coordination & Partnership:
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders, including refugee and host community members and leaders, NGOs, UN agencies, DRS (Department of Refugees Services), FSP (financial Service Providers) and other DRC team members including partners to enhance multi-agency and multi-sectoral cooperation and coordination on response activities.
Promote collaboration and synergy between refugee-focused interventions and the host communities.
Actively participate and engage in relevant coordination meetings and collaborate with other agencies of relevance/value add to DRC’s agenda.
R3. Budget Management:
R4. Staff Supervision:
R5. Technical Implementation:
Experience and technical competencies:
Education:
A degree in relevant field (Business Management, Economics, Entrepreneurship or Community Development or its equivalent).
Language:
Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
DRC’s Core competencies:
All DRC roles require the post-holder to master the below DRC’s 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 H2
Reporting to: Team Leader- Financial Inclusion
Direct reports: Community Engagement Facilitators
Availability: June 2024
Location: Kakuma
Key stakeholders:
Internal: Programme Management Unit, M&E staff, implementing field teams, senior management team and support service team.
External: INGOs/NGOs, Technical Working Group(s), urban refugee and host communities, Local and National Government Authorities, relevant NGOs/CBOs and humanitarian agencies including DRC partners and donors as appropriate.
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)
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.
This vacancy is archived.