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Livelihoods Assistant- Sulaymaniyah

Sulaymaniyah

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Sulaymaniyah
  • Grade: Junior level - Junior
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Administrative support
    • Food Security, Livestock and Livelihoods
  • Closing Date: Closed

Livelihoods Assistant 
[Sulaymaniyah]  
 
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.  
In 2003, following the start of foreign military operations in Iraq, DRC became one of the first organisations to provide humanitarian assistance in the country, and now operates in 11 governorates, including Anbar, Baghdad, Babel, Diyala, Duhok, Erbil, Karbala, Kirkuk, Najaf, Ninewa and Salah-al-Din.  
 
 
About the job  
The Livelihoods Assistant is tasked to assist the implementation of all livelihoods activities at the Job Centers, under the guidance and support of the Livelihoods Team Leaders and Officers. 
 
 
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:  
  • Assisting the Livelihoods team in networking with the stakeholders such as local authorities, vocational and professional training centers, NGOs and INGOs and other relevant project partners.
  • Livelihood project assistant is responsible in communicating and mobilizing for the livelihoods projects with the target communities according to the DRC SOPs.
  • Beneficiary registration, identification and selection for the livelihood projects at the DRC Job Seeker Support Center in Duhok.
  • In cooperation with the livelihood officers and with the support from livelihood team leader collecting beneficiaries data according to DRC selection criteria per each activity.
  • Implementing livelihoods projects in the field following DRC procedures.
  • Assisting the delivering relevant livelihoods training courses to the beneficiaries such as: business management skills, employability, language skills trainings…etc.
  • Conduct daily project site visits.
  • Ensuring that beneficiary documentation is correctly captured and filed for all the livelihoods activities. \
  • Monitoring of project sites, beneficiaries, distributions and following up daily on any issues that arise.
  • Ensure that the project engages local stakeholders and develops local capacity for longer term sustainability
  • Any other assignment by the line manager 
 
 
Reporting lines  
  • Reports to: Livelihoods Team Leader 
 
 
About you  
To be successful in this role we expect you to have the following: 
 
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)  
  • Understanding of DRC’s work and ability to follow up on project sites.
  • A suitable qualification or experience in Development work
  • Knowledge of local laws and regulations
  • Punctual reliable and efficient
  • Knowledge of Livelihoods activities
  • Good communication skills.
  • Skill of problem solving.
  • Ability of making decisions. 
 
Education:  
• Relevant education background (Bachelor degree is an asset) 
 
 
Languages: (Reading and Writing) 
Spoken and written Kurdish and/or Arabic and English is appreciated. 
 
 
Key stakeholders: (internal and external) 
• Livelihoods Team Leader, officers, Specialist and PM 
• Support Services teams 
 
 
 
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:  
  1. Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.  
  2. Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.  
  3. Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.  
  4. Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.  
  5. Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.  
 
 
We offer  
Contract length: 6 Months 
Level: A3 
Designation of Duty Station: Sulaymaniyah 
Start date: As soon as possible  
 
 
Application process  
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button.  
 
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.  
 
Closing date for applications: 23-July-2018  
 
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport 
 
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo 
 
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