Economic Recovery Coordinator – Technical Advisory Role

About the role

The Economic Recovery Coordinator provides technical leadership and coordination for DRC’s economic recovery programming in Yemen. The role covers food security, decent livelihoods, financial inclusion and cross‑cutting support on cash‑voucher assistance (CVA), market system development and climate‑sensitive natural resource management.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and steer the economic recovery program strategy and priorities in line with DRC’s mandate and global strategies.
• Lead the design, harmonisation, training and rollout of SOPs, tools and guidelines, especially standards for CVA in Yemen.
• Provide regular technical support and guidance to project managers, team leaders and specialists.
• Represent DRC’s Economic Recovery programme in external coordination mechanisms, including the Cash Consortium for Yemen.
• Ensure compliance with DRC quality standards, procedures and alignment with donor requirements.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in economic recovery, livelihoods or related humanitarian programmes.
• Strong understanding of food security, financial inclusion and market system development in conflict‑affected contexts.
• Proven ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams and coordinate with external partners.

Required skills

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