DRC Uganda Calls for a Economic Recovery Coordinator

Danish Refugee Council is hiring an Economic Recovery Coordinator in Kampala, Uganda, supporting livelihoods, food security, market systems and financial inclusion. Apply by 4 October 2026.

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is seeking an Economic Recovery Coordinator in Kampala, Uganda. The role provides technical support, capacity building and programme coordination across economic recovery activities, including food security, livelihoods, market systems and financial inclusion.

About the Role

The Economic Recovery Coordinator will work with DRC Uganda’s coordination and implementation teams to strengthen programme quality and implementation. The role also supports the development and implementation of the Country Economic Recovery strategy.

Key areas include cash and voucher assistance, market systems approaches, green graduation, regenerative agriculture and financial inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves:

Providing technical advice to programme implementation teams.
Supporting technical strategies and the Country Programme Strategy.
Reviewing proposals, reports, assessments and evaluations.
Building capacity among DRC and partner teams.
Developing guidance, Standard Operating Procedures and learning products.
Supporting monitoring and evaluation and sector capacity assessments.
Analyzing economic recovery trends and programme challenges in Uganda.
Representing DRC in relevant coordination forums.
Supporting fundraising, partnerships and business development.
Identifying funding opportunities for economic recovery programmes.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should have:

A Master’s degree in political science, international development, economic studies or a related field.
At least 5 years of practical humanitarian-sector experience.
Experience in food security, livelihoods, agriculture and financial inclusion.
Experience implementing livelihoods and financial inclusion interventions throughout the project cycle.
Knowledge of cash-based assistance, market assessments and market-based programming.
Experience with programme planning, proposal development and budgeting.
Experience providing technical support to operational teams and working with partners.
Strong English communication and writing skills.
Experience facilitating training in areas such as graduation approaches, agriculture, income-generating activities and entrepreneurship.
Previous experience working in the refugee response in Uganda.
Knowledge of the Core Humanitarian Standards or similar accountability standards.

Contract and Location

The position is based in Kampala, Uganda, with frequent travel to programme locations. The contract is for 12 months, with an expected start date of October 2026.

Salary and employment conditions will follow the Danish Refugee Council’s terms for national employees.

Job Details

Organisation: Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Position: Economic Recovery Coordinator
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Contract: 12 months
Start Date: October 2026
Job ID: 315833
Application Deadline: 4 October 2026

How to Apply

Applicants should submit an English cover letter and an updated CV of no more than four pages through the DRC application portal. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

DRC states that it does not charge candidates fees during its recruitment process.