The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is one of the world's leading humanitarian NGOs, working in over 40 countries to provide appropriate assistance and protection to refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, returnees, people on the move, and vulnerable local populations/host communities. DRC is currently seeking a highly qualified Livelihoods Officer based in Guasdualito, Apure, Venezuela.

About the work

DRC is managing its operations in Venezuela, under the direction of the country office in Caracas and three field offices located in the states of Sucre, Apure, and Zulia. DRC Venezuela is implementing activities such as protection monitoring, legal assistance, individual protection assistance for people with disabilities, information sessions for proof of identity (PoC), prevention of human trafficking, rehabilitation of health infrastructure, and food security.

Job description

Under the supervision of the Economic Recovery Team Leader or the Economic Recovery Manager , the Livelihoods Officer will be responsible for the effective and timely implementation of the livelihoods component activities of DRC's Economic Recovery programs in Venezuela. This includes providing on-site technical support to strengthen entrepreneurs and microbusinesses in vulnerable communities exposed to protection risks and disasters, as well as developing soft skills for entrepreneurship, integrating a green approach into their business models, and connecting them with market opportunities. The Officer will also facilitate the transfer of training methodologies to local partners using methodologies developed by DRC and ensure the accurate collection of the necessary verification methods for monitoring and accountability.

The Officer will promote integrated and coordinated programming with the Protection, WASH, and Disaster Preparedness teams, ensuring high-quality, cross-sectoral interventions at all stages of the project. In addition, they will be responsible for effectively coordinating with the Economic Recovery team and local partners, and for ensuring compliance with the established action plan.

Main Responsibilities

Identification of activities specific to the Livelihoods sector

• Lead socioeconomic and market diagnoses to identify production chains, ecosystems of key actors in the public and private sector, and opportunities for financial inclusion (institutions, banking, private sector) that promote the self-sufficiency and resilience of People of Interest (PDI).

• Evaluate the technical, social, environmental, and economic feasibility of productive proposals, ensuring that livelihood projects are sustainable, culturally relevant, and sensitive to protection and disaster risks.

• Contribute local context data for the adjustment and formulation of proposals, ensuring the integration of the Economic Recovery approach with other sectors (Protection, WASH and Disaster Preparedness).

• With the support and guidance of your supervisor and technical coordination, suggest innovative ideas and appropriate techniques for Economic Recovery interventions based on the context.

Technical and logistical implementation

• Responsible for implementing the planning, execution, monitoring, and technical closure of livelihood activities (targeting, diagnostics, selection, training, deliveries, PDM surveys, baseline/exit data, and database management), in coordination with the Team Leader or Economic Recovery Manager, and with

• The Logistics and Finance teams to ensure compliance with the action plan and the timely reporting of the proposed indicators.

• Design and implement training processes in business plans, green livelihoods, career guidance, soft skills, marketing plans, cost structures, management, and financial literacy, using hybrid methodologies that include digital platforms (Moodle). Activities include direct facilitation, Training of Trainers (ToT) for partners, and the necessary logistical and financial management for implementation.

• With technical guidance from the Economic Recovery coordination, in conjunction with the supervision of the Team Leader or Economic Recovery Manager, be the focal point for strategic alliances with actors from the private, public or institutional sector for livelihood activities, such as strategic alliances for entrepreneurs.

• Carry out follow-up plans for the PdI related to the increase in their productivity and measurement of indicators established in the Economic Recovery program.

• Identify, coordinate and deliver in-kind support (such as productive inputs, tools, equipment, etc.) according to the identified socioeconomic and productive needs, as well as the technical guidelines of the coordination and the protection approach.

• Participate in the preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual reports by providing technical analysis on the component and the activities carried out, as well as technical guidance for preparing budgets for this component in project formulations.

• Transferring knowledge, providing support, and monitoring the implementation of Economic Recovery programs by local organizations, using methodologies developed by DRC. This knowledge transfer and support includes targeting, training, business plan evaluations, and monitoring the progress of participants.

Community participation

• Facilitate information, outreach, and community participation processes that allow for access and community acceptance.

• Monitor the participation of vulnerable groups (women, older people, people with disabilities) and their specific needs for participation

• Ensure quality, community participation and accountability mechanisms in the execution of activities.

Experience and technical skills: (Include years of experience)

• Two years of relevant experience in livelihood-related work, especially in developing and strengthening entrepreneurship and circular economy business models. Experience developing cost structures for small businesses, marketing plans, and/or strengthening soft skills for entrepreneurship is valued.

• Experience in working in conjunction with projects related to protection, disaster preparedness, WASH, social work, human rights, or other similar field work, related to an NGO or other non-profit organization.

• Field experience and experience working with communities in hard-to-reach urban and rural areas, displaced persons, and/or migrants and refugees.

• Experience in facilitating hybrid learning models and using digital tools (such as Moodle) for training vulnerable populations is valued.

• Experience and ability to relate to people, interact with multidisciplinary teams, resolve conflicts and manage group dynamics.

• Skills and experience in training and capacity building of non-profit organization staff with basic or intermediate knowledge in livelihoods.

• Skills in writing reports and other internal communication documents.

• Excellent skills in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Experience in managing databases.

Education

Relevant university degree related to business administration, accounting, economics, human development, social work, psychology, marketing, teaching or equivalent professional qualification.

Languages

• Spanish

• English level A2 (desirable)

We offer:

• The opportunity to belong to one of the best NGOs worldwide.

• Access to over 1,000 free online training courses and certificates.

• Contract duration: subject to budget availability.

• Salary: Band H.

• HCM insurance fully covered by the organization.

DRC Core Competencies

• Striving for excellence: Focusing on achieving results while ensuring efficient processes.

• Collaboration: Involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.

• Taking the initiative: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

• Communicate: Listen and speak effectively and honestly.

• Demonstrate integrity: act in accordance with DRC's vision and values.

Application process: All applicants must upload a cover letter (max. 1 page) and an updated CV ( max. 2 pages, no supporting documents ) in Spanish to the DRC job platform. Applications submitted by email will not be considered.

Application deadline : Sunday, March 29th at 11:59 pm Local Time. Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously and interviews will be scheduled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. DRC reserves the right to close the position before the deadline once a suitable candidate is identified.

Start date: April 2026

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