Economic Recovery Assistant

Job Title: Economic Recovery Assistant ( 4 Positions)

Duty Station: South Kordofan, Kadugli

DRC Sudan

DRC has been present in Sudan since 2004, delivering life-saving programming in protection, emergency response, shelter, food security and livelihoods, disaster risk reduction, camp management, and humanitarian mine action. DRC has implemented projects in Central Darfur, South Kordofan, Gedaref, Port Sudan, and White Nile.  Sudan hosts one of the largest displaced populations in Africa, with over 3.7 million internally displaced people and over 1.1 million refugees from South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Central African Republic, Chad, Yemen and Syria. Against a background of political crisis, Sudan faces economic and social turmoil, with sharp increases in food and energy costs, further exacerbated by disease outbreaks and ongoing conflict.

Overall  Purpose of the Role :

The overall role of the FSL and Economic Recovery Assistant is to implement, monitor and evaluate FSL and EcRec project activities in close coordination with the EcRec Officer. He/she will be responsible for the registration of beneficiaries, training, delivering inputs to beneficiaries, in addition, to ensuring that project deliverables are timely and of good quality. Promotion of community participation and buy-in, coordinating activities with different stallholders including governments authorities.

Responsibility and Tasks:

• . Beneficiary identification and registration.
• Promote the production of crops with value addition potential (vegetables, Grains and fruits) through targeted seed and input provision.
• Train beneficiaries to establish vegetable Kitchen gardens through the Climate Smart Permagarden approach.
• Improve agricultural production through the establishment of demonstration plots
• Establish seed multiplication sites to promote improved harvesting and production and sustainable farming practices.
• Work closely with beneficiaries in the area of operations on daily basis to identify and prioritize needs and closely monitor the implementation of agricultural activities in the field.
• Consistently advise farmers on the farm to ensure best practices and sustainability.
• Mobilize community to fully participate in the program implementation for sustainability.
• Participate in the development of training materials and train the communities (farmers’ groups, model farmers, etc……) on best agronomic practices.
• Take the lead in distribution of agricultural inputs including seeds, tools and Livestock and Livestock feeds through the use of Vouchers
• Facilitate market linkages and information exchange for entrepreneurs in both agricultural and non-agricultural sectors to increase their customer base
• Support the mainstreaming of entrepreneurship and life skills into agricultural value chain support to individuals and farmer groups.
• Provide routine training to potential and existing entrepreneurs on establishing and improving businesses respectively.
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Experience and technical competencies: 

• Diploma or Certificate in Agriculture
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in similar position preferably with an international NGO able to work with grass root communities in the field.
• Excellent skills and experience in the assessment and supervision of agriculture projects at community level.
• Commitment to engaging women in community agricultural initiatives. 
• Good knowledge of English and excellent knowledge of the Arabic language is a must.

S/he must be willing to be based in the field and work closely with beneficiary communities.

• Understanding of South Kordofan context and local dynamics is desirable

.Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.).

Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)

Diploma or equivalent professional qualification     

Languages: (indicate fluency level)

• Fluency in Arabic both written and spoken

Advanced in English

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.  
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.  
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.  
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.  
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

We offer

Contract length: 12 months

Level:  Non – Manager I

Salary range: USD 826 -932

Location: Kadugli

Expected Start date: As soon as possible

Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply:

Application process:

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note.

Applications Closing Date: 31 /10/2024

Need further information?

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.

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