Livelihoods Assistant (IcSP)

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for Livelihoods Assistant for the upcoming EU funded project (IcSP) that combines mine action activities with livelihoods restoration and community development support initiatives.

About the job: Livelihoods Assistant will be responsible to support DRC-DDG field activities related to economic assistance/business grants activities and ensure that needed results are delivered. The Livelihoods Assistant will closely liaise with DRC-DDG mine action and protection teams and will promote DRC-DDG values through various entry points in the project, preserving staff moral and enthusiasm for the project work.

We expect you to have a demonstrated generalist background in the development or humanitarian field and representation with community and governmental representatives. 

Your Main Responsibilities will be:

• Support in planing and monitoring the project activities related with livelihoods assistance. Ensure attainment of the livelihoods targets;
• Coordinate with mine action and protection teams engaged in project implementation;
• Contribute to the regular progress reports for the project donor;
• Represent DRC-DDG and participate in sectoral and relevant sub sectors/working groups when needed;
• Develop and maintain linkages with all key stakeholders related with the project;
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises related with documenting the impact of the project assistance activities;
• When necessary, provide back-up for other livelihoods and protection staff engaged in project implementation;
• Follow all DRC policies and procedures;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required:

• Minimum 3 years of general working experience, minimum 1 year working for an INGO, preferably in the livelihoods sector;
• Relevant university degree (e.g. political science, international development, or economics) or equivalent professional qualification;
• Good communication, presentation and reporting skills;
• Good general planning skills;
• Understanding the essentials of livelihoods and community based assistance activities;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs;
• Advanced English proficiency, fluency in local language: Ukrainian, Russian.

Desirable:

• Understanding the essentials of livelihoods and community based assistance activities;
• Experience in management and planning of project budgets;
• Experience of working with Monitoring and Evaluation.

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s 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: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: based on available funding.

Level I

Start date: ASAP

The application is open for Ukraine citizens only. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff.

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Closing date for applications: 3 February 2020.