Livelihoods Officer (National Contract Only)
Yola
- Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
- Location: Yola
- Grade: Mid/Senior level - Mid/Senior - Internationally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Closing Date: Closed
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a Danish international
non-governmental organisation, which promotes and supports durable solutions to
the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the
world. DRC is present in more than 30 conflict territories around the world
assisting displaced people with shelter, food, income generating activities,
and wide range of other assistance. It is of utmost importance for DRC to work
in compliance with the DRC Accountability and Quality Management system and
national legislations. Smooth, reliable and effective operational systems are
preconditions for DRC to maintain its position as a trustworthy and reliable
partner for our donors and an accountable organisation towards our
beneficiaries.
DRC has been operating in the West Africa region for
over 15 years, running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection and
advocacy programmes through Country Offices (COs) Guinea, Liberia, Ivory Coast,
Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria and a Regional Office (RO) in Abidjan. DRC
has 17 offices and more than 500 staff members across the WA region.
DRC started operating in Nigeria in 2015 where plans
to run a combination of emergency, livelihood, WASH, protection and advocacy
programmes has been set. DRC currently has offices in Abuja, Yola, Mubi,
Maiduguri and planning to run an office in Yobe, besides 50 staff members
subject to increase in near future.
Overall purpose of the
role:
Facilitating the implementation of livelihood programming through
coordination with stakeholders in operational areas. Support in enhancing the
livelihoods of beneficiaries through the provision of information, business
skills training, business support, CTP and agricultural interventions.
Responsibilities:
General Programming &
Operations
Provide field supervision to Livelihoods Assistants
Lead community engagement through community mobilization, beneficiary identification and selection processes
Analyze at all times the changing needs among community groups to ensure that DRC provides relevant activities
To participate in the design and implementation of Livelihoods related surveys and assessments in the project area
Lead assistants in facilitating the implementation of cash transfer programmes in project operational areas. Set up, manage and supervise the Conditional/Unconditional Cash Grants and Cash for Work activities (beneficiary registration, verification and manage distributions); and cash distributions
Liaise with M&E to conduct post-distribution monitoring to ensure that beneficiary entitlements have been adequately accounted for and reconcile the results with those issued by the warehouse manager/cash distribution agent and line manager for the supply of goods, cash and vouchers.
Oversee warehousing through coordinating with Logistics in sub office, at distribution sites ensuring that all commodities/cash/inputs/goods arriving at any given point are properly accounted for with systems in place
Conduct small business management trainings and support beneficiaries in business plan development through working with Livelihoods Assistants
Facilitate the set up and implementation of agricultural activities on the livelihoods programme through liaising with relevant stakeholders
Contribute to programme design, planning and implementation through working with line manager
Contribute to regular reporting on achievements and challenges related to the project
Participate in facilitating and coordinating activities within the team and with other DRC’s departments
Submit high quality analytical project monthly and quarterly progress reports against the work plan to the line manager with explanations of deviations from the work plan
Capacity building
Support the Livelihoods manager to enhance capacity to team members
Ensure that cross-cutting protection concerns are considered for all planned interventions.
Facilitate the continuous assessment process and provide support to staff conducting activities
Coordination
Be proactively seeking for new partnerships for SME, VST, Internship, and LH activities
Promote and ensure at all times a pragmatic and efficient dialogue as well as networking with Local Institution, Private Institutes, workshops, National and international NGOs and local authorities
Coordinate with the rest of the country team whenever needed
Liaise with relevant line ministries during project implementation i.e. Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Animal resources and Fisheries, Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade etc.
Monitoring & Evaluation
Work closely with the monitoring team on monitoring and evaluation tools for livelihoods activities in coordination with the M & E team and line manager.
Facilitate the qualitative and quantitative monitoring of projects through team meetings, post-assistance visits, regular reporting and any other monitoring tools.
Participate in internal evaluations of programmes.
Representation
If requested by the Livelihoods Program Manager represent DRC in livelihood working groups and interagency planning workshops.
Represent, and where necessary, advocate on behalf of DRC with local authorities and line ministries
The responsibilities listed in the JD are not
exhaustive and may be readjusted according to operational needs but will
remain in line with the overall purpose of the role.
Experience and technical
competencies: (include years of experience)
Essential:
At least 1-2 years of relevant professional livelihood experience with a humanitarian aid organization
Understanding of humanitarian/civil society issues in the country and the region.
Good IT skills (especially Ms. Office)
Desirable:
Understanding of rights and protection issues of refugees, children and women
Experience working with displaced populations.
Experiencing of managing teams
Education: (include certificates,
licenses etc.)
Bachelor’s degree or higher in agriculture, economics, international human rights, law, sociology, social work, or other relevant field
Languages: (indicate fluency level)
Fluency in written and spoken English. Fluency in local spoken languages.
Key stakeholders: (internal and external)
Internal
Other programme staff
External
Relevant stakeholders
Other NGOs
Essential:
Experience in Livelihood Programming and trainings.
An understanding of humanitarian/civil society issues in the country and the region.
1-2 years working experience, in the field of business is required
Desirable:
Previous working experience with humanitarian agencies
Experience working with displaced populations.
Experience with case management protocols desirable
Education: (include certificates,
licenses etc.)
University degree or advanced training/ course in Business Administration, agriculture, economics, sociology, social work, international affairs, humanitarian or related field
Languages: (indicate fluency level)
Fluency in written and spoken English. Fluency in local spoken languages.
Key stakeholders: (internal and external)
Internal
Other programme staff
External
Relevant stakeholders
Other NGOs
How to apply
The position is for NIGERIAN NATIONALS ONLY.
Application method
CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.
Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related references, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
Applications should be addressed to: “Recruitment Manager”.
Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered.
Deadline date. 28/07/2017 Applications sent/received after the deadline will not
be considered.
Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written test and oral interview.
For general information about the Danish Refugee
Council, please consult: www.drc.dk
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