Economic Recovery Officer

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The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) seeks an Economic Recovery Officer to support its CVA and MPCA programme in Gusau, Zamfara State. The role involves liaising with stakeholders, coordinating with other departments, and strengthening beneficiaries' livelihoods through cash and voucher assistance and nutrition activities. This is a contract position requiring a BA/BSc/HND and 2 years of experience.

• Support CVA, MPCA, food assistance and nutrition activities
• Liaise with stakeholders and coordinate across departments
• Contract role requiring BA/BSc/HND and 2 years experience

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Economic Recovery Officer at Danish Refugee Council (DRC) July, 2026 | MyJobMag Login Signup Employers Nigeria Ghana Kenya Nigeria South Africa UK Jobs Career Advice Post Job Search for Jobs Abia Abuja Adamawa Akwa Ibom Anambra Bauchi Bayelsa Benue Borno Cross River Delta Ebonyi Edo Ekiti Enugu Gombe Imo Jigawa Kaduna Kano Katsina Kebbi Kogi Kwara Lagos Nasarawa Niger Ogun Ondo Osun Other Oyo Plateau Rivers Sokoto Taraba Yobe Zamfara Administration / Facilities Agriculture / Agro-Allied Art / Crafts / Languages Aviation / Aerospace Banking Bursary and Scholarships Caregiver / Nanny / Social Workers Catering / Confectionery Construction and Site Engineering Consultancy Content, Editorial and Journalism Customer Care, Success and Service Data, Business Analysis and AI Driving Education / Teaching / Training Engineering / Technical Environment Health and Safety Finance / Accounting / Audit Food, Beverage and Hospitality General Graduate Jobs Human Resources / HR ICT / Computer Insurance Internships Janitorial Services Legal and Regulatory Logistics Manufacturing Marketing and Communication Media Production and Entertainment Medical / Healthcare NGO/Non-Profit Oil and Gas, Energy and Mining Pharmaceutical Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain Product Management Project and Program Management Real Estate Research and Development RFP / RFQ / EOI Risk Management and Compliance Sales and Business Development Science Security / Intelligence Shipping and Maritime Sports, Fitness and Personal Care Strategic and Top Management Travels and Tours UX, Design and Architecture Volunteer BA/BSc/HND First School Leaving Certificate MBA/MSc/MA NCE OND Others PhD/Fellowship Professional Certificate Secondary School (SSCE) Vocational Close Detailed Search X Send this job to a friend Type the email of your friend Enter your email Type Your Email Message I think you may be interested in this position - Economic Recovery Officer at Danish Refugee Council (DRC). This is the link: https://www.myjobmag.com/job/economic-recovery-officer-danish-refugee-council-drc-4?utm_source=email_friend. Copy and paste link on browser if link is not working. Check it out! X Did you notice an error or suspect this job is scam? Tell us. Enter your email Type Your Message Economic Recovery Officer at Danish Refugee Council (DRC) View Jobs in NGO / Non-Profit Associations / View Jobs at Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Posted: Jul 22, 2026 Deadline: Aug 3, 2026 Save Email @gmail.com @yahoo.com @outlook.com The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 30 countries throughout the world. DRC fulfils its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations - refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities in the conflict areas of the wor... Read more about this company Economic Recovery Officer Job Type Contract Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 2 years Location Sokoto Job Field NGO/Non-Profit Purpose To support implementation of DRC’s CVA (including MPCA) programme in Gusau, Zamfara State by liaising with stakeholders and coordinating with other departments. Strengthen beneficiaries’ livelihoods by providing information, Cash and Voucher Assistance (including MPCA), and complementary nutrition activities. Duties and Responsibilities Supporting CVA, MPCA, and Food Assistance, Agricultural Inputs Distributions and Nutrition Activities Screen, select, and verify beneficiaries using the project targeting criteria. Support the design and implementation of CVA (including MPCA) and nutrition activities, in coordination with the line manager. Ensure monthly distributions by confirming beneficiaries are verified, registered, and sensitized. Manage the cash distribution process and ensure minimum standards, safety, and accountability are met. Monitor market prices and provide timely market information to inform CVA transfer values and nutrition choices. Provide individual and group guidance on food security and nutritious food options based on market assessments. Conduct training and sensitization on complementary nutrition practices, including infant and young child feeding and pregnant/lactating women’s nutrition. Supervise nutrition activities, including malnutrition screening, monitoring, referrals, and reporting. Supervise community volunteers involved in nutrition and CVA (including MPCA) activities. Support the setup and monitoring of grievance and feedback mechanisms for beneficiaries. Plan, supervise, and monitor trainings and awareness activities, keeping all supporting documentation (attendance, pre/post-tests) up to date. Coordinate logistics and vendor/trader engagement for cash transfers, and in-kind distributions. Conduct post-distribution monitoring (PDM) and follow-up visits to assess impact and address challenges. Submit weekly field updates and contribute to the monthly report for the line manager. Maintain accurate records of activities for timely internal and donor reporting. Assist the Economic Recovery Team Leader with project documentation and donor requirements. Ensure protection, accountability to affected populations (AAP), and do-no-harm principles are integrated in all activities. Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager. Capacity building Support the Economic Recovery Team Leader to enhance capacity of Economic Recovery Assistants. Stakeholder Coordination Coordinate ward-level stakeholders in consultation with the line manager. Ensure stakeholder consultation follows protocol at all stages of project implementation. Build and maintain relationships with local authorities, NGOs, and community leaders to support project activities. Represent the program in coordination meetings and share updates and feedback with the team. Monitoring & Evaluation Work with the MEAL team to design and use monitoring and evaluation tools for Economic Recovery activities. Support regular qualitative and quantitative monitoring through team meetings, post-assistance visits, surveys, and other tools. Collect and verify field data and ensure timely submission to the MEAL team. Help organize and lead spot checks, post-distribution monitoring (PDM), and beneficiary feedback sessions. Participate in internal and external programme evaluations and incorporate lessons learned into activities. Representation Represent DRC in food security and cash working groups, and in interagency planning workshops when requested by the Economic Recovery Program Manager. Present program updates and coordinate with partners to avoid overlap and strengthen collaboration. Raise beneficiary protection, inclusion, and accountability issues in coordination forums. Follow up on decisions from meetings and share outcomes with the program team. The responsibilities listed in the JD are not exhaustive and may be readjusted according to operational needs but will remain in line with the overall purpose of the role. Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience) Essential: Experience in food assistance programming. At least 2 years of hands-on experience in Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) programming. Experience working in humanitarian settings with displaced populations (Northeast/West). Practical experience with beneficiary targeting, registration, and post-distribution monitoring. Strong knowledge of protection, accountability to affected populations (AAP), and do-no-harm principles. Education: Minimum, Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc / BA / HND) in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, Economics, or related fields. Desirable: Knowledge of North-West Nigeria context Good IT skills (especially Ms. Office) Languages: Fluency in written and spoken in English Local language will be an asset (Hausa, etc.) Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Danish Refugee Council (DRC) on drc.ngo to apply Build your CV for free. Download in different templates. Share Save Email Report Get new NGO/Non-Profit jobs like this on Telegram. 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