Position Title: Economic Recovery Officer
Supervised by: Economic Recovery Team Leader
Reporting to: Economic Recovery Team Leader
Duty Station: Sokoto North/South (one position)
Area of Operation: Nigeria
Employment Period: Five months
Contract Type: National
Salary and Benefits: Non-Management - H

WHO WE ARE
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) assists refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide by providing emergency aid, defending their rights and strengthening opportunities for a brighter future. DRC works in conflict-affected areas, along displacement routes and in countries where refugees settle, cooperating with local communities to develop responsible and sustainable solutions. Founded in Denmark in 1956, DRC is a non-profit, politically independent, non-governmental and non-denominational humanitarian organisation. Its work is guided by humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, honesty and transparency.

BACKGROUND
DRC has operated in Nigeria since 2015. It provides life-saving assistance and protection to vulnerable conflict-affected populations, including internally displaced persons, returnees and host communities. Its programmes cover Protection, Economic Recovery, Shelter, WASH and Infrastructure, and Site Management across Borno, Adamawa, Sokoto and Zamfara states.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Support implementation of DRC’s Cash and Voucher Assistance programme, including Multipurpose Cash Assistance, in Talata Mafara, Sokoto North and South, and Katsina State. The role will liaise with stakeholders, coordinate with other departments and strengthen beneficiaries’ livelihoods through information, cash and voucher assistance, food assistance and complementary nutrition activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Screen, select and verify beneficiaries using project targeting criteria.
• Support the design and implementation of CVA, MPCA and nutrition activities in coordination with the line manager.
• Ensure monthly distributions by confirming beneficiaries are verified, registered and sensitised.
• Manage cash distributions and ensure minimum standards, safety and accountability requirements are met.
• Monitor market prices and provide timely information to guide transfer values and nutrition choices.
• Guide individuals and groups on food security and nutritious food options based on market assessments.
• Conduct training and sensitisation on complementary nutrition practices, including infant and young child feeding and nutrition for pregnant and lactating women.
• Supervise nutrition activities, including malnutrition screening, monitoring, referrals and reporting.
• Supervise community volunteers supporting nutrition and CVA activities.
• Establish and monitor grievance and feedback mechanisms for beneficiaries.
• Plan, supervise and monitor training and awareness activities, maintaining attendance records and pre- and post-test documentation.
• Coordinate logistics and engagement with vendors and traders for cash transfers and in-kind distributions.
• Conduct post-distribution monitoring and follow-up visits to assess impact and address challenges.
• Submit weekly field updates and contribute to monthly reports.
• Maintain accurate records for internal and donor reporting.
• Support project documentation and donor requirements.
• Integrate protection, accountability to affected populations and do-no-harm principles into all activities.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the line manager.

CAPACITY BUILDING
Support the Economic Recovery Team Leader to strengthen the capacity of Economic Recovery Assistants.

STAKEHOLDER COORDINATION
• Coordinate ward-level stakeholders in consultation with the line manager.
• Ensure stakeholder consultation follows protocol throughout implementation.
• Build relationships with local authorities, NGOs and community leaders.
• Represent the programme in coordination meetings and share updates and feedback with the team.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION
• Work with the MEAL team to design and use monitoring and evaluation tools.
• Support qualitative and quantitative monitoring through team meetings, post-assistance visits, surveys and other tools.
• Collect and verify field data and submit it to the MEAL team on time.
• Organise and lead spot checks, post-distribution monitoring and beneficiary feedback sessions.
• Participate in programme evaluations and apply lessons learned.

REPRESENTATION
• Represent DRC in food security and cash working groups and interagency planning workshops when requested.
• Present programme updates and coordinate with partners to avoid duplication and strengthen collaboration.
• Raise protection, inclusion and accountability concerns in coordination forums.
• Follow up decisions and share outcomes with the programme team.

EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Essential:
• Experience in food assistance programming.
• At least two years of hands-on experience in Cash and Voucher Assistance programming.
• Experience working in humanitarian settings with displaced populations in North-East or North-West Nigeria.
• Practical experience in beneficiary targeting, registration and post-distribution monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of protection, accountability to affected populations and do-no-harm principles.

Desirable:
• Knowledge of the North-West Nigeria context.
• Fluency in Hausa and English.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office.

EDUCATION
University degree in Agriculture, Social Sciences, Economics, Business Studies, Languages or another related field.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants must submit a cover letter and an updated CV of no more than four pages through the DRC website. Both documents must be in English. Applications close on 28 October 2026 at midnight GMT. Late applications will not be considered.

DRC is an equal opportunity employer. It considers applicants based on merit and qualifications and prohibits discrimination. DRC cannot offer an international contract to a citizen of the country of assignment. Employment is subject to comprehensive background checks and adherence to DRC’s values, Code of Conduct, and safeguarding standards against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.