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Technical Officer – Livelihoods and Economic Recovery

Aleppo

  • Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
  • Location: Aleppo
  • Grade: Consultancy - SB-4 (SC8/SC9), Service Contract, Local Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Economics
    • Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
    • Disaster Management (Preparedness, Resilience, Response and Recovery)
    • Crisis Prevention and RecoveryManagement
    • Food Security, Livestock and Livelihoods
  • Closing Date: Closed

Background

The conflict in Syria has entered its 7th year and the humanitarian situation in Syria continues to deteriorate. Over half of the country’s population has fled their homes: 4.8 million people have sought refuge in the region and beyond, and 6.3 million people are internally displaced. 13.5 million people are in need for some form of assistance. Poverty rate is estimated at 85.2%, while the unemployment rate exceeds 52%.

In 2017, with no end to the conflict in sight, humanitarian needs are expected to continue to grow in scale, severity, and complex.  Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) was published in 2017 with a significant contribution from the Early Recovery Sector led by UNDP, which has been bridging Humanitarian assistance and Development by strengthening Resilience of the affected population in Syria.   In lieu of United Nations Development Assistance Framework, the United Nations Strategic Framework (UNSF) 2016-2017 for Syria defines types of support which UN agencies can offer to increase the resilience of the Syrians as well as capacity building of the Government.

The UNDP Country Programme Document (CPD) 2016-2017 for Syria describes three pillars of UNDP Syria for 2016-2017 as follows:  1. Livelihood and Socio-Economic Recovery, 2. Restoration of Basic Infrastructure, and 3. Enhancement of Social Cohesion. In 2017, UNDP aims to build on success achieved in previous years and expand its operations across the country to reach more beneficiaries and support the resilience of most vulnerable groups of population.  UNDP Syria is scaling up its capacity to expand the scope of work through short-term, mid-term and sustainable economic opportunities for the most vulnerable communities in Syria through four key thematic areas of i) agricultural livelihoods; ii) active labour market; iii) MSME development and growth; and iv) persons with disability and social protection.

Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Officer – Livelihoods and Economic Recovery, under overall guidance of the Team Leader for Livelihoods and Economic Recovery, and direct supervision of the Area Manager, the technical project officer(s) will deliver the following tasks:

Planning support: 

  • Collect and review existing studies, assessment and data related to livelihoods and economic recovery at the local level;
  • Support the Area Manager in conducting community-based needs assessment, including mapping and assessment of key stakeholders, assessing risks and resources;
  • Identifying key entry points for UNDP’s livelihoods and economic recovery initiatives in four thematic areas; 
  • Support in developing the proposals for livelihoods and economic recovery initiatives;
  • Keep abreast of ongoing economic recovery in the target area and provide inputs to the Team Leader for Livelihoods and Economic Recovery in developing and updating the UNDP Syria’s strategy for Livelihoods and Economic Recovery;
  • Identify CBOs as potential implementing partners in the target area and facilitate the development of the initiatives that will ensure sustainable impacts.

Implementation and monitoring support:

  • Support in developing annual workplans and implementation plans of the livelihoods and economic recovery initiatives in the target areas;
  • Support in developing TOR for livelihoods and economic recovery initiatives;
  • Support in developing monitoring indicators and undertake technical monitoring of the initiatives;
  • Prepare progress reports, donor reports and financial reports as required;
  • Support in conducting various market assessments to ensure sustainability of UNDP’s livelihoods initiatives; and
  • Support the Area Manager in key operational procedures including the preparation of grant and partnership agreements; preparation and processing the payment requests; and other actions as required.

Knowledge management and networking:

  • Establish working relationships with key stakeholders at the governorate and municipal levels;
  • Liaise and coordinate with UN agencies working around livelihoods for planning and implementation of joint-initiatives;
  • Compile and document lessons learnt and best practices and promote innovation;
  • Support the Team Leader for Livelihoods and Economic Recovery in developing communication materials including human interest stories, audio-visual products, as well as key messages reflecting the implementation on the ground;and
  • Support the Area Manger in developing and holding key events and communication campaigns on livelihoods and economic recovery initiatives.

Competencies

Core competencies:

  • Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;
  • Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
  • Self-development, initiative-taking;
  • Demonstrate Analytical skills;
  • Creating synergies through self-control and team spirit;
  • Sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others;
  • Understand priorities and needs of the affected communities and population in Syria.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

  • A Bachelor degree in Economy, Engineering, Development studies, or other related fields.OR
  • A Master degree in Economy -Engineering- development studies, and other related fields.

Experience:

  • BA with 6 years of operational relevant experience.  Experience in the field of socio-economic recovery is an asset.OR
  • Master with 4 years of operational relevant experience. Experience in the field of socio-economic recovery is an asset.

Language Requirements:

  • Excellent command of Arabic and English in both oral and written

Disclaimer

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