Economic Recovery Assistant

About the role

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is seeking an Economic Recovery Assistant to support its Economic Recovery team in Sudan. The role involves conducting livelihoods activities, managing business grant distribution, and delivering training on business and financial management to beneficiaries.

Key responsibilities

• Register, follow up and monitor beneficiaries for business grant programmes.
• Conduct field assessments, needs assessments, market and labour market surveys.
• Identify market gaps and promote the development of relevant businesses.
• Implement business grant programming in line with DRC SOPs.
• Deliver business support training to grant candidates and other identified beneficiaries.
• Compile monthly reports on business grant activities for the project team.
• Provide technical advice and support to beneficiaries throughout project implementation.
• Communicate DRC economic recovery activities to stakeholders and the community.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Development Studies or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in an NGO or humanitarian setting, preferably in livelihoods or economic recovery.
• Experience with beneficiary registration, monitoring and reporting.

Required skills