Vacancy No: 176941
Section/Unit: Economic Recovery - Programme Unit
Grade Level: Non-Management _ I
Supervisor: Economic Recovery Team Leader
No. of Post: 1
Duty Station: White Nile | Kosti
Duration: Project based Contract _ One Year
Closing Date: 22 Oct 2026

Background

ABOUT DRC SUDAN

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world’s leading NGOs, with a focus on responding to displacement, have been registered in Sudan since 2004, delivering life-saving programming in protection, emergency response, shelter, food security and livelihoods, disaster risk reduction, camp management, and humanitarian mine action. DRC has implemented projects in Central Darfur, South Kordofan, Gedaref, Port Sudan, and White Nile. Sudan hosts one of the largest displaced populations in Africa, with over 3.7 million internally displaced people and over 1.1 million refugees from South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Central African Republic, Chad, Yemen and Syria. Against a background of political crisis, Sudan faces economic and social turmoil, with sharp increases in food and energy costs, further exacerbated by disease outbreaks and ongoing conflict.

POSITION PROFILE

Under the supervision of the Economic Recovery Officer, the assistant supports the routine

and daily implementation and administration of the economic recovery and livelihood projects for DRC in White Nile, including supporting organizing and supervising volunteer teams, registration of POCs, managing cash for work, community mobilization and data collection

Duties and responsibilities

Programming & Operations:

• Ensure efficient and effective program implementation while following guidance and recommendation of the Economic Recovery Officer.
• Lead on the implementation of basic tasks within sector area, including beneficiary identification, distribution of relief assistance (either cash or in-kind), needs assessments and other sector-specific evaluations
• Responsible for administrative tasks, including preparation of PRs, receiving supplies and goods and tracking of outputs
• Always ensure compliance with DRC and donor requirements and procedures during implementation
• Participate in preparing monthly/quarterly/annual highlights/reports and data collection for
• Support the teams in conducting assessments and carrying out monitoring and evaluation exercises

Coordination and representation:

• Supporting the development of positive relationships with beneficiaries, local communities, local authorities, humanitarian partners, service providers etc. in order to maintain trust in DRC’s professional standard and quality of work among all stakeholders.
• Ensure that all interactions with individual beneficiaries take place in an environment and in a way that respects and promotes their safety, trust and dignity.
• Ensure that all interactions with other stakeholders such as community members and service providers are conducted in accordance to the principles of respect, confidentiality and collaboration.
• Attend Sector Meeting/Coordination meetings when delegated.

Reporting:

• Ensure that quality and accurate reports and supporting documentation on implemented activities, are submitted timely and daily to the Officer/ TL. To this end, ensure that both the hard and soft copies of all activity reports are archived on the server and/or uploaded onto online platforms for information management as relevant.
• Ensure that all information or data shared is done so in a manner that upholds the principle of data protection and confidentiality.

Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Minimum 2 years of practical experience in the agriculture sector, economic recovery and food security.
• Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Advanced English proficiency
• Fluency in local language

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

University degree in agriculture, food security, natural resources management, rural development, economy or any relevant field.

LANGUAGES  

• Arabic and English (Fluency)

ALL EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO DEMONSTRATE DRC FIVE CORE COMPETENCIES 

• Striving for excellence: You focus on achieving results while maintaining efficient processes. 
• Collaborating: You engage with relevant stakeholders and encourage constructive feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership of tasks and are open to innovation.
• Communicating: You are clear, concise, and respectful in your communication.
• Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest ethical standards and DRC's Code of Conduct. 

POSITION DETAILS

• Type of contract: National/ National and International 
• Contract Length: Project _Based Contract
• Band: I
• Salary Range Starting from (p.m.): USD 1025 
• Duty station: White Nile / Kosti
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Closing Date for Application: 22/10/2026

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national/international employees. 

WHAT WE OFFER       

1. Two Bonuses (during two Eid festivals)
2. Contribution to National Social Insurance and Pension Fund
3. Health Insurance including family
4. Group Personal Accidental Insurance
5. Excellent Working Environment and Opportunity for Growth
6. Various Learning and Development Courses

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Applications must be submitted through the mentioned link on the page by clicking on Apply Button.   
2. All applicants must send a cover letter along with an updated CV (we encourage CV no longer than four pages) in English.
3. Mentioning three referees' details of your present supervisor and HR along with past employment supervisor in the CV.

Note: Applications sent by email will not be considered. In addition, DRC doesn’t charge any fee for any of its recruitment process & believes in equal opportunity in employment regardless.

If you have questions, you can visit our FAQ page. 

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website: www.drc.ngo.

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap. 

Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, 

marital status, or other protected characteristics.   

***FRAUD ALERT***

It has been brought to the attention of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from DRC in Sudan. These offers reportedly concern fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants asking for money. DRC would like to stipulate that the organization never charges or accepts any money from job seekers during the recruitment process. DRC recommends that you do not respond to unsolicited offers of employment.