Economic Recovery & Cash Programs Specialist

Danish Refugee Council; København; Hybrid; DKK 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) seeks a candidate to support Cash and Voucher Assistance activities, ensuring accurate beneficiary targeting and secure card distribution. You will coordinate on-site cash operations, train local teams, and help maintain compliance with humanitarian standards.

Based in Denmark, the role involves collaboration with partners and field teams to strengthen food security and protection outcomes for affected households. Fluency in English and local languages is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a diploma or bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
• At least 1-2 years of experience in humanitarian or development programs, preferably in cash-based interventions.
• Experience in field-level implementation, especially in remote or hard-to-reach areas.
• Familiarity with prepaid card systems and working with financial service providers is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluency in English and local languages spoken in the area of operation.

Responsibilities

• Work with the EcrRec assistant during the distribution of prepaid cards, ensuring accurate beneficiary identification and adherence to distribution protocols.
• Ensure all beneficiaries are screened, selected and verified through developed targeting criteria.
• Facilitate the implementation of CVA mainly but not limited to Unconditional Cash Grants, Conditional Cash Grants.
• Provide on-site support during cash withdrawal events, including crowd control and coordination with financial service providers.
• Report security incidents, protection concerns, or beneficiary feedback to the supervisor promptly.
• Submit weekly reports and contribute to the monthly report.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in local languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences/Development Studies

Tools

Excel

Kobo

ODK

Job description

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) seeks a candidate to support Cash and Voucher Assistance activities, ensuring accurate beneficiary targeting and secure card distribution. You will coordinate on-site cash operations, train local teams, and help maintain compliance with humanitarian standards.

Based in Denmark, the role involves collaboration with partners and field teams to strengthen food security and protection outcomes for affected households. Fluency in English and local languages is essential.