Economic Recovery Coordinator – Technical Advisory Role

About the role

The Economic Recovery Coordinator provides technical leadership and coordination for DRC’s economic recovery programmes in Yemen, covering food security, decent livelihoods and financial inclusion. The role also offers cross‑cutting support on Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA), market‑system development and climate‑sensitive natural‑resource management.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the economic recovery programme strategy aligned with DRC’s mandate and global strategies.
• Lead the design, harmonisation and rollout of SOPs, tools and guidelines, especially for CVA standards in Yemen.
• Provide regular technical support and guidance to project managers, specialists and field teams.
• Ensure compliance with DRC quality standards and alignment with regional and global policies.
• Represent DRC in external coordination mechanisms and act as a member of the Yemen Cash Consortium.
• Monitor programme performance, identify gaps and propose corrective actions.

Required profile

• Proven experience in economic recovery or livelihood programmes within humanitarian contexts.
• Strong understanding of Yemen’s socio‑economic environment and displacement dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and coordinate multi‑stakeholder initiatives.
• Excellent analytical and strategic planning skills.

Required skills

• Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) implementation and standards.
• Market system development.
• Climate‑sensitive natural‑resource management.