By continuing to browse this site, you agree to our use of cookies. Read our privacy policy

Economic Recovery Team Leader - Market

North Governorate

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: North Governorate
  • Grade: Junior level - Junior
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Economics
    • Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
    • Disaster Management (Preparedness, Resilience, Response and Recovery)
    • Food Security, Livestock and Livelihoods
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: Closed

DRC has been responding to various humanitarian crises in Lebanon since 2004, working with Palestinian, Iraqi and Syrian refugees. DRC received registration from the Ministry of Interior in 2011, and since then has focused primarily on responding to the Syrian refugee crisis in Lebanon and the resulting impact on Lebanese host community. DRC Lebanon’s focus is to ensure that we are able to respond to critical emerging humanitarian needs whilst improve the living conditions of displacement-affected populations and contribute to the achievement of durable solutions.   With an annual portfolio of $12million, and with approximately 200+ staff, DRC is focusing its response in protection and economic recovery (Ec-Rec) sector in Bekka, North Lebanon and Beirut. DRC is also contributing to the evidence base and coordination structures in country through our Evidence Generation and referral information management (RIMs) teams. 

 

About the job

The economic recovery team leader supervises the members of the Economic Recovery team in the North in the sub-sector of Market.  He/she delivers technical support and guidance to the team for all the Market related activities and coordinates all the aspects of the projects (program, MEAL, Budget, Logistic, Procurement, etc.). The activities under the responsibilities of the Economic Recovery Team Leader for Market, under several projects, are:  micro, small and medium enterprises’ (MSMEs) financial and technical support, local business clusters and cash-for-work. For these activities and projects the Team Leader provides a timeline and planning of activities, ensures the quality of this planning, follow-up on the budget and all other technical aspects of the activities and projects. This role has an area focus and ensures the Market component is delivery to high quality and in compliance to DRC and donors’ procedures and guidelines. The role contributes to the development of the area strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role also ensures good coordination with other actors in the economic recovery sector and between DRC’s programmatic and support teams.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Management:

  • Lead and manages the Economic Recovery Market team (including people planning, performance, well-being and development)
  • Ensure effective planning, sharing tasks to the team, and supervision of tasks according to timeline and standards
  • Ensure quality implementation of the Economic Recovery Market activities
  • Ensure daily monitoring of activities and teams
  • Assess the daily quality of activities

Programme delivery and technical support:

  • Lead the implementation of economic recovery market programming in the field (including cash modalities therein) ensuring a high level of quality in line with DRC’s quality standards
  • Support the development and update of sector strategies in close coordination with the Economic Recovery Manager
  • Contribute to update/develop Standard Operating Procedures, in collaboration with the Economic Recovery Manager
  • Engage with partners on the coordination and management of projects, and participate in the capacity building process of these partners from a technical standpoint when required
  • Proactively identify programme related risks, supporting the identification and implementation of mitigation measures
  • Provide technical and managerial training for staff as relevant, conduct performance evaluations, and design capacity building plans to support their development
  • Line manage the Economic Recovery team working on Market sub-sector, supporting them to implement the projects through day-to-day oversight and mentoring, including preparation of weekly action plans to deliver activities as per project proposals and targets
  • Closely coordinate with DRC’s other sector managers for all relevant activities to ensure the implementation of DRC’s integrated approach and to make sure Protection is mainstreamed in all project activities

Programme implementation:

  • Manage project work plans and ensure timely and proper implementation progress and monitor achievements (quantitatively and qualitatively) through field visits
  • Manage project budgets and ensure proper management and tracking of the budget, with monthly forecast and ensure that expenses have been allocated to the correct budget lines
  • Provide regular feedback to the Economic Recovery Manager on progress and achievements, lessons learned, gaps, issues and problems
  • Oversee the preparation of relevant documents related to finance, procurement, administration and human resources, in line with the need of the projects and DRC internal procedures
  • Support and coordinate with the MEAL team for any monitoring and evaluation requests

Programme development and reporting:

  • Support the Economic Recovery Manager in the design of projects and development of Concept Notes and Proposals, including budgets, with the technical supervision of the technical coordinator
  • Support the Economic Recovery Manager in developing the Programme Management Tool at the project kick-off and inception phase (budget forecast, workplan, procurement plan, HR plan) – to be updated throughout the project period
  • Compile and verify data entered in the internal reporting system and information management system
  • Consolidate inputs from the Economic Recovery market team for reports to donors

Coordination and representation:

  • Represent DRC at North-level working groups and external meetings, as per request of the Economic Recovery Manager
  • Liaise and coordinate with other NGOs and stakeholders at regional level
  • Coordinate with other colleagues in DRC offices across Lebanon to share learning and information
  • Ensure integration with other DRC sectors

Logistics/Finance

  • Support the monitoring of financial commitments and expenditures against budgets and provide timely feedback on budget follow-up
  • Plan and coordinate proactively logistics and movements of staff from and to different operational areas
  • Initiate procurements and ensure their execution
  • Ensure distribution plans are prepared and shared with logistics in a timely manner
  • Carry out additional tasks as requested by the Economic Recovery Manager

 

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a Master’s Degree in political science, international development, engineering, economics or other relevant field. Moreover, we also expect the following:

 

Required

  • Minimum 3 years of management experience at a mid to senior level, preferably with experience in the field of humanitarian response
  • Minimum 3 years of practical experience in Economic Recovery/Livelihoods working for an INGO, specifically in market system and business support
  • Proven management skills and a competence in people management
  • Proven knowledge and experience in programming, specifically in MSMEs support, local business clusters, value chains and cash-for-work
  • Experience working in the North context is an advantage
  • Commitment to learning and implementing organizational policies and procedures
  • Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Full professional proficiency in English and Arabic (Written and Oral)
  • Field experience

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: 

  • 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: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

 

We offer

  • Contract length: Until 30th of June 2023
  • Band/Level: G  Management
  • Duty Station: North of Lebanon
  • Start date: 1st of January 2023

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact lbn-jobs@drc.ngo.

 

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 8th of December 2022

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

This vacancy is now closed.
However, we have found similar vacancies for you: