Economic Recovery Assistant - Gwoza

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Economic Recovery Assistant - Gwoza

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Application deadline: April 23, 2026

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Summary by Impactpool

The Economic Recovery Assistant will support the implementation of the Food Security and Economic Recovery and Market System programme in Borno State. This role involves liaising with stakeholders, enhancing beneficiaries' livelihoods through training and support, and managing cash distribution processes. The assistant will also conduct market monitoring, provide food security guidance, and assist in project documentation. The position requires collaboration with various teams and stakeholders to ensure effective program delivery.

Candidate Requirements:

Minimum diploma or bachelor's degree in social sciences or related field

At least 2 years experience in Cash and Voucher Assistance Programming

Experience in Food Assistance Programming

Experience with displaced populations in Borno, Adamawa, or Yobe

Previous experience with humanitarian agencies is desirable

Position Title

Economic Recovery Assistant

Supervised by

Economic Recovery Team Leader

Reporting to

Economic Recovery Team Leader

Duty Station

 Gwoza x1

Area of Operation

Nigeria

Employment Period

7 months with possibility of Extension

Type of Contract (Expat/National/Trainee)

National

Salary & Benefits

Non-Management I

                                             

Introduction

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 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. Based in Copenhagen (Denmark) and present in forty countries, the Danish Refugee Council is a non-profitmaking, politically independent, non-governmental and non-denominational relief organization.

Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

Background

Danish Refugee Council (DRC), and its Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding technical unit - the Danish Demining Group (DDG), has had an operational presence in Nigeria since 2015. DRC Nigeria is the largest DRC country mission in the West Africa region and one of the largest DRC country missions globally. Currently, DRC delivers life-saving assistance and protection to vulnerable, conflict-affected populations including internally displaced persons, returnees and host communities in the areas of humanitarian mine action, livelihoods, nutrition and food security, protection, shelter and non-food items (NFI) and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in 30+ Local Government Areas (LGAs) across Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states in northeast Nigeria.

Purpose

To facilitate the implementation of DRC’s Food Security and Economic Recovery and Market System programme in Borno State through liaising with stakeholders and integrating with other departments. Support in enhancing the livelihoods of beneficiaries through the provision of information, business skills training, business support, Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA), Nutrition training and agricultural interventions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Supporting CVA, Food Assistance and Nutrition Activities

Ensure beneficiaries are screened, selected and verified through use of developed targeting criteria in operational areas.

Facilitate the implementation of CVA and Multipurpose cash assistance mainly but not limited to Unconditional Cash Grants, Conditional Cash Grants, Vouchers and Business Grants in the operational areas through liaison with line manager.

Ensure monthly cash distributions conducted in the operational areas through ensuring beneficiaries are verified, registered and sensitized.

Manage cash distribution process and ensure minimum standards are met.

Conduct monthly market price monitoring of staple food items in the area of operation.

Provide food security guidance, on an individual or group basis, to increase beneficiaries’ awareness of different nutrition foods options based on market assessment and beneficiary interests.

Conduct training and sensitisation activities related to complementary nutrition activities.

Supervision of nutrition related activities such as trainings, malnutrition monitoring and screening, referral pathways and reporting.

Supervision of community volunteers implementing Nutrition.

Coordinate in Planning, supervising and monitoring training, awareness and sensitisation activities, including maintenance and verification of all supporting documentation and activities (e.g. pre- and post-tests).

Support the organization of trainings and other events related to the project.

Submit weekly reports and contribute to compilation of the monthly report and submit to line manager.

Assist in Maintaining records of all activities, to complete timely reports for DRC and for external actors, including donors.

Assist the Economic Recovery Food Assistance Team Leader in project documentation.

Any other duties assigned by line manager.

Stakeholder Coordination

Coordination of Ward level stakeholders in consultation with line manager.

Ensure that protocol is followed through stakeholder consultation at all stages of project implementation.

Monitoring & Evaluation

Work closely with the monitoring team on monitoring and evaluation tools for Economic Recovery activities in coordination with the M & E team

Facilitate the qualitative and quantitative monitoring of projects through team meetings, post-assistance visits, regular reporting and any other monitoring tools.

Participate in internal evaluations of programmes.

Representation

If requested by the Economic Recovery team leader represent DRC in food security sector working groups, cash working group and interagency planning workshops.

Represent, and where necessary, advocate on behalf of DRC with local authorities.

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)

Desirable:

Previous working experience with humanitarian agencies

Experience working with hosts, returnees and displaced populations.

Experience in cash and vouchers assistance.

Essential:

  Experience in Food Assistance Programming

At least 2 years working experience in Cash and Voucher Assistance Programming is required

Experience of humanitarian work with displaced populations in Borno, Adamawa or Yobe is essential

Qualifications

Minimum of a diploma or bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.

General Regulations

The employee shall follow DRC instructions on safety, confidentiality and ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and the Humanitarian Accountability Framework

Employees should not engage in any other paid activity during the DRC contract period without prior authorization

Employees should not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the implementation of any project during the DRC contract period

Employees should not give interviews to the media or publish project-related photos or other material without prior authorization

Employees shall return all borrowed equipment for the project to DRC after the end of the contract period or upon request

Application Process

Are you interested? Then apply for this position online : . All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English .

DRC provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, , color, religion, , age, marital status or disability.

DRC encourages all applicants to apply and does not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Applications close on the 23rd of April 2026 at midnight (GMT-time) . Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.

Summary by Impactpool

The Economic Recovery Assistant will support the implementation of the Food Security and Economic Recovery and Market System programme in Borno State. This role involves liaising with stakeholders, enhancing beneficiaries' livelihoods through training and support, and managing cash distribution processes. The assistant will also conduct market monitoring, provide food security guidance, and assist in project documentation. The position requires collaboration with various teams and stakeholders to ensure effective program delivery.

Candidate Requirements:

Minimum diploma or bachelor's degree in social sciences or related field

At least 2 years experience in Cash and Voucher Assistance Programming

Experience in Food Assistance Programming

Experience with displaced populations in Borno, Adamawa, or Yobe

Previous experience with humanitarian agencies is desirable

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