Economic Recovery Coordinator

The Economic Recovery Coordinator position with Danish Refugee Council (DRC Uganda) seeks a skilled professional to support economic recovery efforts in Uganda. This role focuses on technical coordination, capacity building, and strategy development across sectors like food security, livelihoods, market systems, and financial inclusion, with a green graduation approach and cash modalities. The coordinator will collaborate with implementation teams, government partners, and stakeholders to strengthen sectoral capacities, analyze challenges, and produce learning products like Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines. The position requires strong analytical, advisory, and leadership skills to support programme implementation and strategic planning for Uganda’s economic recovery strategy.

What it offers

• Technical advisory on programme implementation across economic recovery sectors.
• Capacity building for implementation teams and partners, including coaching and monitoring of cash and voucher assistance (CVA) and market systems approaches (MSA).
• Development and implementation of the Country Economic Recovery strategy, including capacity gap analysis and systematic capacity strengthening initiatives.
• Preparation of learning/knowledge products, SOPs, and guidelines for best practices in economic recovery.
• Support for recruitment of technical field-based staff and collaboration with the MEAL Manager for monitoring and evaluation.
• Work in Uganda, with a focus on dynamic economic recovery activities in affected communities.

Who can apply

Applicants must be highly qualified, motivated, and fluent in English (no other language requirements stated). Experience in economic recovery, capacity building, programme coordination, and sectoral analysis is essential. Nationality or citizenship requirements are not specified, but the role is likely open to international candidates given the humanitarian context.

How to apply

1. Submit an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.
2. Submit a cover letter in English.
3. Apply through the Talentech application portal using the provided link: DRC Uganda Economic Recovery Coordinator Application.

Applications sent via email will not be considered.

Good to know

• The application deadline is September 4, 2027.
• The role is based in Uganda and requires strong collaboration with local and international teams.
• Experience in humanitarian or development sectors is highly valued.
• No explicit mention of education level (e.g., master’s or PhD) required, but relevant qualifications are preferred.