Livelihoods Outreach Assistant

We are looking for experienced Livelihoods Outreach Assistant will be responsible for ensuring that the target beneficiary population in Ma’an municipality is informed on and mobilized for the activities and services that are available to them. The Livelihoods Outreach Assistant will be based in DRC’s Ma’an Community Center and report to the Senior Livelihoods Officer. 

 

 

 

DRC is an international non-governmental organization, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. With the vision that no displaced person must be in want of help to find protection and durable solutions, DRC provides assistance and protection to conflict-affected in many of the major conflicts in Asia, Africa and Middle East. The assistance can consist of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation and support to returning home, and the promotion of durable solutions. 

 

 

• Meet with the communities (Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians) in their living areas in order to systematically and efficiently provide information of services available (from the DRC Community Center and from other actors); 

• Collect all relevant information and suggestions from the communities and communicate them to the Livelihood Officer and Community Center Manager for efficient planning of trainings and information sessions; 

• Create a map of employment opportunities and referral options by meeting with private sector actors in the target area; 

• Help to identify employment gaps from the outreach activities and home visits; 

• Establish and maintain relationships with private businesses, community leaders, and networks. 

• Perform all necessary community outreach activities and document good practices and lessons learnt; 

• Adhere to any internal work plans created by either the Livelihood Officer, Community Center Manager, or Field Coordinator; 

• Assist in the regular collection of information regarding beneficiary and community needs to feed in assessments and reports; 

• Identify gaps in service provision and local labor markets 

• Assist in the enforcement of HAP Principles of Accountability;  

• Ensure the application of DRC Code of Conduct and DRC Policies and Procedures. 

 

• Bachelor’s degree in education, business, economics, political/social sciences, public administration, international, development or a relevant equivalent; 

• 0-3 years of experience working with an NGO or in the private sector; experience developing training content highly preferred 

• Excellent communication and teaching skills; 

• Strong organizational and time management skills; 

• Ability to work effectively as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team and to work with a wide range of government and community counterparts, and other stakeholders; 

• Understanding of the socio-economic conditions of Syrian refugee populations preferred; 

• Fluency in Arabic is essential, fluency in English is preferred. 

 

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.  

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.  

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.  

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.  

Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.  

 

 

DRC will offer the successful applicant a six months contract including three months’ probation period, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work As Soon As Possible and be willing and able to work in Ma’an -Jordan.  

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals. This position will be placed at Grade C. 

 

Application process 

 

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button. 

 

 

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk  

 

 

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.ngo