Economic Recovery Coordinator

Danish Refugee Council is one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, working in 34 countries to provide adequate assistance with a rights-based approach to refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, returnees and migrants. DRC is currently looking for a highly qualified Spanish and English-speaking Economic Recovery Coordinator for his country office in Venezuela. This is an opportunity for an experienced professional to support DRC’s emergency response and durable solutions in Venezuela.  

DRC established operational presence in Venezuela in 2019 to meet the urgent needs of vulnerable host communities and people in mixed migration movements. DRC is currently scaling up its response in Venezuela through an integrated programming. Primarily based on protection activities (protection monitoring, individual protection assistance, community-based protection, legal assistance and case management), the response also includes growing components of Economic Recovery, with current food security (including support to small scale agriculture) and livelihoods activities (employability, T-VET). DRC is currently active in Apure, Zulia and Sucre, both through direct and indirect implementation, with a strong capacity-building component. 

A specific focus for the Economic Recovery Coordinator will be related to strengthening good practices among the support of food security and livelihoods and developing DRC’s livelihoods activities, including agriculture, in a challenging context. A secondary focus for the Economic Recovery Coordinator will be to support the development of integrated programming with DRC’s Protection, WASH, Shelter & Infrastructure (WASI) and Disaster Preparedness activities. The successful candidate will be DRC Focal Point for Innovative programming and will closely work with local partners for transfer of knowledge and methodologies.

The Economic Recovery Coordinators reports to the Head of Program and works in close collaboration with the Country Office Coordinators, field food security and livelihood teams, and Base Managers, including across DRC’s core sectors, such as Environment and Climate Adaptation and Protection, as well as DRC’s platforms Emergency and Durable Solutions. 

Responsabilities:

Programmatic and strategic development 

• Design, lead and coordinate the strategic and operational implementation of the Economic Recovery sector in the country. 
• Support the development of proposals and ongoing update of the Economic Recovery strategy with regular context analysis and monitoring of programmatic and collaborative and partnership opportunities 
• Lead and guide teams and local partners in the development and implementation of needs assessments by the sector 
• Support advocacy initiatives led by the program team, local partners with contextual and technical expertise 
• Lead Innovative strategies, implementation and activities. This includes Nature-Based Solutions, integrated programming with Protection, WASI and DP activities, graduation approaches and circular economy projects

Project management 

• Ensure quality and compliance with minimum standards in the implementation of Economic Recovery activities: entrepreneurship, food security, employability, financial inclusion 
• Ensure coherence in the implementation and development of all projects in line with the sectoral strategy   
• Oversee the efficient implementation of projects in accordance with work plans and financial execution forecasts 
• Develop SoPs and guidelines for economic recovery activities 
• Lead the preparation of project and sectoral reports of Ec Rec activities  
• Participate in the launching, review and closing meetings of projects with Economic Recovery component 

 Technical Support 

• Ensure technical support to specialists, technical managers and local partners in the national office and territorial offices  
• Support the design and development of projects, work plans and budgets. 
• In collaboration with the MEAL team, assist in the development of tools and strategies for monitoring, evaluation and systematization of learning.  
• Develop capacity building plans for field teams and local partners. 
• In collaboration with program field teams, local partners and base managers, monitor the effective implementation, as well as the budgetary and efficient execution of program activities. 

Coordination and representation 

• Collaborate with relevant internal and external stakeholders, including agencies and technical experts  
• Represent DRC in national coordination forums, the FSL Cluster and when necessary, with donors.  
• Ensure integration of economic recovery activities with the DRC protection sector, DP and WASI  
• Coordinate with global and regional sector focal points for the development and strategic positioning of the sector in Venezuela. 
• Actively participate in internal coordination spaces.

About you 

Experience and technical competencies: 

• 3-5 years of experience with international humanitarian or development assistance organizations with a programmatic focus on economic recovery 
• Practical experience and up-to-date knowledge of:  
• Concepts, methodologies and forms of effective livelihood support in relation to key DRC activities: food security including agriculture (food baskets, home gardens), employability, income generation and entrepreneurship support, technical and interpersonal capacity building and accompaniment, etc. 
• Current trends in the area of economic recovery: building self-sufficiency, graduation approach, private and public partnerships, and innovative approaches. 
• Market assessment and analysis, ability to support the development of market-based programs. 
• Experience with providing direct and remote technical support to operational teams 
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement theories of change, strategic focus  
• Knowledge of program management cycle and impact evaluation and monitoring methodologies for economic recovery activities 
• Knowledge and/or experience in developing and implementing integrated programming with protection-oriented activities  
• Demonstrated capacity in capacity building, development of training material, facilitation of workshops and trainings 
• Experience working in complex institutional contexts and building relationships and collaborations with a variety of government, civic and private actors 
• Ability for critical analysis and strategic thinking 
• Excellent communication, representation and coordination skills  
• Excellent writing and speaking skills in English and Spanish 

Education:

University Degree in Social Sciences, International Economy, International Development or relevant fields. 

Languages:

• Fluent English
• Fluent Spanish

We offer:

• The opportunity to be part of one of the best NGOs worldwide.
• Access to over 1,000 free online trainings and certifications.
• Contract length: 12 months subject to budget availability.
• Salary: Band G / Non-management. National contract.
• HCM insurance fully covered by the organization.

DRC Core Competencies:

• Achieving Excellence: Focus on achieving results and ensuring efficient processes.
• Collaboration: Engage relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the Initiative: Take ownership and initiative while seeking innovation.
• Communicating: Listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating Integrity: Act in accordance with DRC's vision and values.

Application Process: All applicants must upload a cover letter (max. 1 page) and an updated CV (max. 2 pages, without attachments) in English or Spanish, on the DRC employment platform. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 25 September 2025 at 11:59 pm Local Time. Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously, and interviews will be scheduled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. DRC reserves the right to close the vacancy before the deadline once a suitable candidate is identified.

Start Date: 20 October 2025