Career Position for Economic Recovery Officers at Danish Refugee Council
Job Opportunity: Economic Recovery Officers – Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), a leading international humanitarian organization supporting refugees and internally displaced persons, is currently seeking dedicated and qualified professionals to fill multiple Economic Recovery Officer positions on a national contract basis.
Contract Duration: 5 months
Supervisor: Economic Recovery Team Leader
Application Deadline: 28 October 2026 at midnight GMT
Available Locations
Candidates can apply for their preferred duty station using the specific links below:
Katsina State: Apply here
Sokoto State (Sokoto North & South): Apply here
Zamfara State (Talata Mafara): Apply here
Key Responsibilities
Cash & Voucher Assistance (CVA): Support CVA initiatives, including Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA), food assistance, agricultural input distributions, and nutrition-focused activities.
Beneficiary Management: Screen, select, register, and verify beneficiaries in strict alignment with established project targeting criteria.
Distribution Oversight: Organize and monitor monthly distributions while ensuring safety, accountability, and compliance with institutional standards.
Market & Data Monitoring: Track market prices to inform cash transfer values and nutrition decisions; conduct post-distribution monitoring, beneficiary follow-up visits, and feedback sessions.
Nutrition & Community Outreach: Conduct nutrition awareness sessions (infant/young child feeding, and support for pregnant/breastfeeding women), supervise community volunteers, and facilitate screenings and referrals.
Reporting & Coordination: Maintain accurate records, generate weekly updates and monthly reports, coordinate with local stakeholders and vendors, and represent DRC in relevant coordination meetings.
Compliance & Protection: Promote beneficiary protection, inclusion, accountability, and the do-no-harm principle across all program activities.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education: A university degree in Agriculture, Social Sciences, Economics, Business Studies, Languages, or a related field.
Experience:
At least 2 years of practical experience in Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) programming.
Demonstrated background in food assistance programming.
Prior field experience working in humanitarian settings with displaced populations in Northeast or Northwest Nigeria.
Hands-on experience in beneficiary targeting, registration, and post-distribution monitoring.
Skills & Competencies:
Strong working knowledge of protection principles, Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), and do-no-harm frameworks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Strong contextual understanding of Northwest Nigeria, with fluency in both English and Hausa highly desirable.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should review the location options above, select their preferred duty station, and submit their application through the corresponding link before the deadline. Please ensure you use the exact link designated for your preferred location.
Application Deadline: 28 October 2026 at midnight GMT
