Danish Refugee Council (DRC), based in Hargeisa, is looking for an experienced Economic Recovery Team Leader to fill an open position. This role falls within the Management/leadership sector and requires candidates with 4 - 5 years of relevant experience. The application deadline is Nov, 15 — early applications are encouraged.
ECONOMIC RECOVERY TEAM LEADER – DANISH REFUGEE COUNCIL (DRC)
Organisation:
Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Position:
Economic Recovery Team Leader
Location:
Hargeisa, Somaliland
Department/Country:
Somalia
Contract Type:
National Contract
Contract
Duration:
12 Months
Band:
G
Start Date:
November 2026
Reporting To:
Area Manager
Application
Deadline:
15 November 2026
About the Position
The Economic Recovery Team Leader will be responsible for the overall coordination, management, technical oversight and quality assurance of the IMS-funded project,
Strengthening Transnational Solidarity Systems for Resilient Communities in Somalia and Somaliland
.
The role will oversee effective and accountable delivery with designated national and diaspora partners, financial institutions and research service providers, ensuring strong partnership management, compliance, financial oversight, monitoring, learning and donor reporting.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Overall Project Management and Coordination
Technical Oversight of Economic Recovery and Financial Inclusion
Oversight of Community-Led Resilience and Diaspora-Supported Initiatives
Partnership Management and Capacity Development
Diaspora Engagement and Stakeholder Coordination
Research, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Financial Management, Compliance and Risk Management
Team Management and Collaboration
- Provide overall coordination and management oversight of the IMS project.
- Develop and maintain consolidated project workplans, implementation schedules and budget forecasts.
- Ensure effective coordination between economic recovery, diaspora-supported community resilience and research components.
- Monitor implementation progress against approved targets, budgets and timelines.
- Coordinate closely with the Area Manager, HQ technical colleagues and Country Office programme teams.
- Prepare project progress updates and donor reports.
- Provide technical oversight of economic recovery and financial inclusion interventions.
- Monitor the remittance-based microcredit component.
- Oversee diaspora-supported business investment and match-funding activities.
- Review partner implementation methodologies and business viability criteria.
- Monitor entrepreneurship support, business coaching, financial literacy and market linkages.
- Oversee community resilience and Group Cash Transfer interventions.
- Coordinate partner implementation plans and community engagement approaches.
- Ensure local ownership, inclusive participation and community accountability.
- Monitor the results and effectiveness of supported community initiatives.
- Coordinate overall management of project partnerships.
- Support partner due diligence, assessments, vetting and contracting.
- Review partner reports and provide feedback.
- Identify partner capacity-strengthening needs.
- Coordinate with diaspora organisations and relevant stakeholders.
- Facilitate collaboration between diaspora organisations, local partners, financial institutions and government institutions.
- Represent DRC in relevant coordination platforms and stakeholder meetings.
- Oversee research partners' workplans and deliverables.
- Maintain a consolidated project results-monitoring framework.
- Coordinate partner monitoring, field visits and learning reviews.
- Document good practices, lessons learned and project evidence.
- Provide overall financial oversight of the project.
- Review partner financial reports and expenditure forecasts.
- Ensure compliance with DRC procedures and donor requirements.
- Monitor financial, operational, safeguarding and partnership-related risks.
- Supervise Somaliland Economic Recovery Officers and Assistants.
- Provide technical guidance, mentoring and coaching.
- Promote teamwork and collaboration between departments.
About Hargeisa
Hargeisa is the capital and largest city of Somaliland, serving as the region's main economic and administrative hub. The city is home to a growing number of international organizations, NGOs, and private sector companies, making it a key employment center in the Horn of Africa. Professionals relocating to Hargeisa will find a dynamic and rapidly developing urban environment.
Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Hargeysa • Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Buuxda