Introduction
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a Danish international non-governmental organisation, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. DRC is present in more than 30 conflict territories around the world assisting displaced people with shelter, food, income-generating activities, and a wide range of other assistance. It is of utmost importance for DRC to work in compliance with the DRC Accountability and Quality Management system and national legislations. Smooth, reliable, and effective operational systems are preconditions for DRC to maintain its position as a trustworthy and reliable partner for our donors and an accountable organisation towards our beneficiaries.
Background
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has had an operational presence in Nigeria since 2015 and has experience working in 33 Local Government Areas (LGAs) across the BAY states and Northwest Nigeria (Sokoto and Zamfara). DRC provides life-saving assistance and protection to vulnerable, conflict-affected populations including IDPs, returnees, and host communities in the sectors of armed violence reduction, livelihoods, nutrition and food security, protection, shelter, and non-food items (NFI) and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).
The operational context in northeastern Nigeria remains challenging, as the ongoing conflict impedes conflict-affected communities’ access to what limited basic services are available, as well as DRC and other humanitarians’ access to persons of concern.
Purpose
The ECREC Coordinator works in close collaboration with the coordination team of DRC Nigeria based in Borno State and Northwest Region as well as the ECREC/programme teams based in the intervention areas. The Coordinator provides technical support to operational teams through capacity building and close coaching/monitoring of programme implementation for all ECREC activities across the EcRec core sectors food security, livelihoods, agriculture and financial inclusion and modalities: graduation approach, cash and voucher modality; provides technical support to implementation teams and partners and supervises the development and implementation of the Country ECREC strategy and supports capacity and portfolio development.
Duties and Responsibilities
Technical Coordination and Advisory
- Provide technical advisory to the implementation teams on any stage of programme implementation.
- Lead on creation and roll out of the technical strategy with emphasis on needs of the affected communities, innovation, and environment. Support the Head of Programmes on creating the Country Programme Strategy.
- Provide technical inputs and review to proposals, reports, assessments and evaluations in line with the technical strategy.
- Provide technical capacity building to implementation teams and partners through capacity building and close coaching/monitoring of programme implementation for all cash and voucher assistance (CVA) activities and market systems approaches (MSA) across DRC’s sectors.
- Prepare learning/knowledge products, SoPs and guidelines covering innovative approaches and good practices, to support overall EcRec sector development and good-practice implementation.
- Initiate and contribute to the systematic assessment of EcRec sector capacity gap analysis, in collaboration with government and other stakeholders, and support the design of initiatives to strengthen capacities systematically.
- Analyze Nigeria EcRec sector challenges, trends, programmes and projects, with a focus on EcRec outcomes, using frameworks, analysis and tools available in the sector.
- Support the Programme Managers in the recruitment of suitable qualified and experienced technical field-based staff.
- Support the MEAL Manager in rolling out qualitative and quantitative monitoring and evaluation approaches, aiming to build contextually grounded learning into program activities.
Representation, Fundraising and Advocacy
- Pro-actively lead on DRC’s EcRec representation with relevant Sectors and working groups on country level and area level when necessary.
- Engage with relevant stakeholders including NGOs, donors and government to promote DRC’s EcRec programme and support sector’s fundraising efforts.
- Actively seek out new viable partnerships for the EcRec sectors.
- Actively seek out appropriate funding opportunities for the sector in line with the sector strategy.
- Produce materials for EcRec programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnerships and support fund-raising.
- Interact with global and regional initiatives and partnerships for EcRec Sectors.
Coordination, Representation & Advocacy
- Represent DRC at technical coordination forums, as agreed with the HoP.
- Maintain close working relationships with technical leads within DRC Nigeria, WAAM, and HQ to ensure strategy and implementation coherence with overall objectives.
- Take an active role in pushing DRC’s program advocacy messages in relevant coordination forums.
- Carry out other duties as requested by the Head of Programme, within the scope of this job description.
Experience and Technical Competencies
- At least 5 years of practical experience in the humanitarian sector and in the thematic areas of food security, livelihoods, agriculture and financial inclusion.
- Strong experience in implementing livelihoods and financial inclusion interventions, across the entire project cycle.
- Knowledge of:
- Economic Recovery support methodologies including protection mainstreaming and rights-based approaches.
- Cash-based assistance programme design and evaluation.
- Market assessment, analysis and market-based programming.
- Proven experience in programme planning, proposal development and budgeting.
- Experience in providing direct and remote technical support to operational teams.
- Experience working with local partners, authorities, and INGOs in consortiums.
- Understanding of current economic recovery trends: self-sufficiency, graduation approach, partnerships, innovation.
- Full professional proficiency in English, including excellent writing skills.
- Experience in training on: graduation approach, agriculture, IGA, business plans, entrepreneurship, etc.
Desirable
- Master’s degree in political science, international development, economic studies or other relevant fields.
- Previous experience working in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria.
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly and collaboratively.
- Good knowledge of the Core Humanitarian Standards or other accountability frameworks.
Knowledge and Skills
- Able to prioritize work, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
- Able to cope with stress and heavy workload.
- Strategic leadership and analysis.
- Skilled in impactful communication tailored to relevant audiences.
- Adaptable to hardship environments and multinational teams.
Note: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
We Offer
- Contract length: One (01) Year, with a possibility of extension depending on funding availability.
- Workplace: Abuja with frequent travel to NE and NW Nigeria.
- Start date: When the right candidate is identified.
- Salary and conditions: According to the DRC National salary structure (local Nigerian terms apply).
General Regulations
Application Process
Applications must include:
- A cover letter (1 page max) outlining motivation and suitability.
- An updated CV (max 4 pages).
Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis due to urgency. Submissions after 16th July 2025 will not be considered.
Note: Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written tests and oral interviews.
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