JOB OPPORTUNITY: Economic Recovery Assistant (Gwoza)
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Economic Recovery Assistant (Gwoza)
Organization: Danish Refugee Council
Location: Gwoza, Borno State
Job ID: 175704
Application Deadline: 23rd April 2026 (midnight GMT)
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international humanitarian organisation working across conflict-affected regions to support refugees, internally displaced persons, and host communities through food security, livelihoods, shelter, and economic recovery programmes.
DRC is recruiting for an Economic Recovery Assistant in Gwoza, Borno State. The role focuses on supporting Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA), food security interventions, nutrition activities, and livelihood support programmes aimed at improving the economic resilience of vulnerable populations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Beneficiary targeting, screening, registration, and verification for CVA programmes
- Implementation of cash grants, vouchers, and business support activities
- Coordination of monthly cash distributions and compliance with standards
- Market price monitoring and food security data collection
- Nutrition sensitisation, training, and referral support
- Supervision of community volunteers in nutrition-related activities
- Support for reporting, documentation, and programme monitoring
- Engagement with stakeholders and community coordination
Requirements:
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) programming
- Experience working in humanitarian settings in Borno, Adamawa, or Yobe
- Experience in food assistance and displaced population programmes is required
