DRC Economic Recovery Specialist Jobs 2022 – Uganda NGO Jobs. DRC Uganda looking for “Economic Recovery Specialist“. Applicants with a Master’s degree may apply on or before 30th April 2022.
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private Danish humanitarian nonprofit organization, founded in 1956. It serves as an umbrella organization for 33 member organizations. Formed after the Second World War in response to the European refugee crises caused by the Soviet invasion of Hungary in 1956, DRC has been active in large scale humanitarian projects around the world.
DRC Economic Recovery Specialist Jobs 2022
The DRC has published a job vacancy announcement on 15th April 2022 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Economic Recovery Specialist to be based in Kampala, Uganda.
| Recruiter | Danish Refugee Council (DRC) |
| Position | Economic Recovery Specialist |
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Country | Uganda |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Master’s degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum 05 years |
| Application Deadline | 30th April 2022 |
DRC Job Vacancy 2022
Overall purpose of the role: The Refugee Impact Advisory Specialist will support the launch and operations of a new investment initiative called the Refugee Investment Fund (RIF), developed jointly between DRC and iGravity (a Swiss firm specialised in impact investment and innovative finance solutions). The RIF offers impact-linked and concessionary loans to enterprises directly impacting refugees and host communities across four impact parameters: increased employability, increased decent and sustainable employment, increased access to services/products, and financial inclusion. In addition to offering patient investment capital, the RIF has established a Technical Assistance Facility (TAF) to provide impact mentoring and advisory services to investees on maximising their social impact on refugees and host communities.
Eligibility Criteria
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
At least five years proven and successful track record engaging with businesses in refugee contexts or other similar contexts working with marginalized populations, and identifying impact measurement, with ideally some experience in the investment sector or from the non-profit or social enterprise sector working with private sector development approaches. You should also have:
- Experience in social impact financing, implementing market systems development activities and fostering strategic private sector engagement;
- Experience in economic development, private sector development, economic recovery in humanitarian and/or emerging economy contexts, business strategy and business plan development, or similar fields with social impact focus
- Understanding of the refugee / host community context in country, including socio-economic challenges and opportunities and the role NGOs and private sector can play in addressing challenges and realizing opportunities
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills
- High integrity and willingness to conduct her/himself transparently and open to scrutiny
Ideally, you also have
- Previous experience working in East Africa region
- Ability to communicate technical information in an easy to understand, informative and collaborative manner
Good knowledge of the Core Humanitarian Standards or other accountability measures/standards
Education:
- Master’s degree in one of the following: International Development, MBA/Finance or International Relations.
Languages:
- Excellent verbal and written English.
Other Details
- Contract Type: National Contract
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply DRC Economic Recovery Specialist Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://drc.ngo/about-us/careers/vacancies………
The Closing Date: 30th April 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | drc.ngo |
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