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| Economic Recovery officer – Micro and Small Enterprise (MSE) Officer | |||
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| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Herat, |
| Categories | Program, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2022-04-06 | Close Date | 2022-04-14 |
| Vacancy No | VA-HRT-150-22 | Gender | male female |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree in business administration, agriculture engineering, Economic or related subjects is an asset | Experience | Minimum of 2 years of experience required in implementing Livelihood’s interventions oriented to micro/cash for work activities. |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | Based on DRC Salary Scale |
About Company
About Danish Refugee Council: WHO ARE WE? The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home. The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.
Job Description
ABOUT THE JOB
Economic recovery Officer (MSE officer) is responsible to ensure the high quality delivery of specialized project activities requiring particular skills sets (for example, implementation of Economic Recovery/Livelihood activities). Project activities and deliverables will be determined in line with DRC and donor SME polices and guidelines. Besides, EcRec (MSE) Officer objective is to achieve overall MSE activities. Particularly beneficiary assessment, provide business development support to small businesses and women and men led enterprises at project level. And also, he/she will be contributing market assessment, and coordination internally (emergency, protection, HMA, MEAL and Support services department) and externally (Communities, DoRR, DoE, NEPA, DolSA and other related stakeholders. And will report directly to EcRec/livelihood Team leader.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct coordination meeting with relevant stakeholders and community leaders
- Responsible for beneficiary assessment and verification with the consideration of SME criteria and SOPs.
- Responsible with preparation of business development training manuals and materials
- Provide on timely business development training to selected small businesses owners and women/men led businesses
- Provide support to EcRec team in preparation of viable business plan for beneficiaries
- Responsible to conduct market assessment for beneficiaries
- Review and recommend the business plan and support the line management for the approval of business grants in line with DRC and donor polices
- Follow up MSE beneficiaries through
- Conduct regular follow up, support coaching beneficiaries
- Identifying their problems and provide support in the revision of business plans
- Contribute to facilitate the market linkage/information with supported beneficiaries
- Maintain the record for all the MSEs and update them accordingly
- Report on regular basis to the Livelihoods PO/TL progress and challenges faced by micro enterprise or cash for work beneficiaries
- Any other task assigned by line manager.
Job Requirement
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role you must have:
Experience and technical competencies:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience required in implementing Livelihood’s interventions oriented to micro/cash for work activities.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience required on projects targeting urban and peri-urban vulnerable population
- Demonstrated experience to provide training and mobilize communities
- Demonstrated experience in projects including cash grants for business is an asset
- Computer skills, particularly MS Office; Excel and Word
Education/qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, agriculture engineering, Economic or related subjects is an asset
Languages:
- Pashto (Fluent)
- Dari (Fluent)
- English (Advanced)
We Offer:
- Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DRC salary scale
Submission Guideline
Application process:
Interested? Then apply for this position, all applicants must send a letter of motivation and DRC Job Application form, you can access our job application form from the below link.
DRC Job Application form link: https://www.acbar.org/Document/8060869251.docx
Note: Please attach the completed application form instead of CV along with your letter of motivation to the official DRC Job portal address mentioned in the job vacancy, Only DRC Job application form will be considering, please do not attached your CVs.
Apply:https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1036&ProjectId=164049&DepartmentId=19008&MediaId=5
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply