Livelihoods Officer

Zummar/Iraq

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

DRC has been operating in Iraq since 2003 and in Northern Iraq since 2010. It is currently implementing a broad range of activities relevant to conflict affected communities and persons. The activities are categorized in ten sectors: Shelter and Non-food Items, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), Livelihoods, Protection, Mine Risk Education, Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM). 

About the job

• Facilitate relations between DRC and the local communities in the realization of project objectives.
• Awareness raising and community mobilization.
• Beneficiaries identification and selection
• Monitoring and supporting project implementation at field level
•  Support Small Business development training for selected beneficiaries

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• • Support beneficiary’s identification and selection processes.
  • Participate in various field assessments and surveys including; needs assessment and baseline surveys.
  • Ensure equal participation by all segments of the Syrian refugee community, taking into consideration issues regarding gender, age, clan and tribal affiliations.
  • Regularly monitor project activities and provide timely inputs and feedback to the Project Manager.
  • Organize and support running of vocational trainings activities.
  • Facilitate small business management training for beneficiaries.
  • Facilitate business plan development and grants approval processes
  • Identify potential businesses and assess their capacities to accommodate apprentice
  • Under the leadership of the Project Manager, develop clear guidelines for apprenticeship schemes
  • Established clear beneficiary follow-up mechanisms and ensures that appropriate follow-ups are made to support beneficiary business establishment and growth.
  • Compile and submit regular project updates to the  Project Manager
  •  Any other duties as may be assigned

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have the following:

             Required

• Relevant university degree or similar education/experience.
• Competence using information technology including experience with word-processing, spreadsheets and database software.
• Highly developed analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication skills (reading, writing, speaking).
• High integrity and willingness to conduct her/himself transparently and open to scrutiny.
• Strong empathy skills and genuine care and respect for needs of others especially female refugees and people with special needs.
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to write reports and communication pieces.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to determine priorities and attention to detail a must.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, sound judgment, planning and team building and facilitating skills. Ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team player.
• Willingness and capacity to work in the field and travel frequently to project sites when needed.

           Desirable

• Experience of working with UN or Non-Governmental Organizations.
• Proven experience in development of Accountability systems and tools for a INGOs.
• Experience in training and capacity-building of staff.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and values.
• Understanding of gender, protection and human rights.
• Knowledge of the Syrian refugee crisis.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: 

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 DRC’s vision and values. 

We offer

Contract length: 3 months (renewable based on both funding and performance).

Level:C1

Start date: As soon as possible.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. .

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

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

Closing date for applications: 23 May, 2018.  Due to the urgency of the position DRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline.

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