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Livelihoods Officer

Tehrān

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Tehrān
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Food Security, Livestock and Livelihoods
  • Closing Date: Closed

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Livelihoods Officer to help expand its program in Iran. 
 
About us 
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 with 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 fulfillment 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.

About the job 
• Ensure the quality of the planning, implementation and follow up of all technical aspects of the sector activities being implemented by DRC  
• Develop and maintain good relations with the persons of concern, relevant stakeholders and other humanitarian actors, to support adequate implementation and coordination of DRC’s sector activities 
 
Sector responsibilities: May include business training and SME development, business grants, life-skills training, literacy and numeracy training, vocational training, micro-credit loans, savings groups, group enterprise development and facilitation. 
 
Main Responsibilities 
 
Programming & Operations 
• Ensure efficient and effective program implementation while following the budget and work plan 
• Participate in preparing monthly/quarterly/annual reports and proposals and budgets for donors 
• Lead the team in carrying out monitoring and evaluation exercises 
 
Coordination and representation 
• Collaborate with relevant internal and external technical experts on sector relevant issues 
• Represent DRC at meetings and other relevant technical coordination meetings 
• Ensure integration with other DRC sectors 
 
Project development  
• Develop project plans and budgets for funding  
• Develop projects tools  
• Project implementation and reporting  
• Monitor and evaluate projects 
 
Logistics/Finance 
• Support the monitoring of financial commitments and expenditures against budgets and provide timely feedback on budget follow-up  
• Plan and coordinate proactively logistics and movements of staff from and to different operational areas 
• Initiate procurement and ensure their execution 
• Ensure distribution plans are prepared and shared with logistics in a timely manner 
 
Supervisor responsibilities
The Officer does not have line management responsibilities however may be required to: 
• Coordinate the day-to-day activities and supervise employees at a lower band level, e.g. assistants 
• Provide technical and programmatic leadership for staff members 
• May contribute to performance appraisals of supervised employees 
• May contribute to the recruitment of supervised employees 
 
Direct reports
No direct reports, but supervises Assistants as delegated
 
Reports to
Livelihoods Team Leader
 
  • Experience/technical competencies/education and language: (include years of experience)

    • Minimum 3 years of practical experience in sector area working for an INGO or similar relevant experience  
    • Field experience 
    • Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 
    • Fluent English proficiency 
     
    All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’ core competencies:  
    • Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.  
    • Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.  
    • Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.  
    • Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.  
    • Demonstrating integrity: Acting in line with DRC's vision and values.  
     

Required education

Relevant university degree (e.g. political science, international development, or economics)
 
We offer 
Contract length: Subject to a successfully 3 months' probationary period, the contract would be extended. 
Position: For national staff only 
Location: Tehran
Start date: ASAP  
Application process 
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button.  
Deadline
1st Sep. 2018
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview. If you have not received an invitation to interview within one month of the deadline, you have not been shortlisted for the position.
 
This vacancy is now closed.
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