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Livelihoods Team Leader (Income Generating Activities)

Tripoli

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Tripoli
  • Grade: Junior level - Junior
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Food Security, Livestock and Livelihoods
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: Closed


Duty Station [Tripoli,Libya] 

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. 

About the job :

The Livelihoods Team Leader will be responsible for coordinating, overseeing and directly implementing DRC’s livelihood activities aimed at protecting and delivering assistance to Libyan IDPs, vulnerable local non-displaced populations and migrants and refugees as per the scope of relevant project. To this end, the Livelihoods Team Leader will liaise with DRC staff across departments and implementing partners to ensure compliance with Livelihoods SOPs and the maintenance of SOP-compliant records during programming as directed by the  Programme Manager.

 

  Main responsibilities:

Programming

  • Uphold the professional standards related to livelihoods programming in humanitarian assistance.
  • Develop a strong understanding of DRC's livelihood programming procedures and standards.
  • Plan and implement livelihood activities with the guidance of the Livelihoods Manager, including but not limited to: TVET (Technical and vocational trainings), business management trainings, design of business plans and provision of grants for small businesses, etc.
  • Serve as liasion with the protection programme by routinely screening household level interviews in DRC areas of operation
  • Support the Livelihoods Manager to manage the financial aspects of the project (forecast and spending tracking).
  • Coordinate the launch of assessments, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions on livelihoods activities
  • Supervise data collection for cash and livelihoods projects as required
  • Coordinate and supervise CfW (Cash for Work) projects within scope of livelihoods programming
  • Faciliate ongoing communications with relevant partners/service providers for trainings throughout the project cycle.
  • Supervise and coordinate team of Livelihoods Officers and  Assistants in their tasks and duties
  • Participate as part of the DRC Selection Committee, during the review process of business plans, and selection of business grant recipients
  • Uphold the highest standard of confidentiality when managing records to ensure beneficiary dignity and privacy

Reporting

  • Contribute to the production of quality and timely reports on program activities.
  • Provide weekly/monthly reports to the Livelihoods Manager, including accurate figures of distributions/referrals done and challenges encountered, in the agreed format asn as per donor requirements.


Representation

  • Develop and strengthen relationships with local partners and communities in order to maintain trust in DRC’s professional standard and quality of work among all stakeholders. 
  • Participate in relevant sectoral working groups as requested by Livelihood Manager


Operations

  • Contribute to the effective implementation of all operations support activites, including related to administration, finances and logistics, so as to ensure smooth project implementation. In all matters, comply with internal directive and policies as communicated by the Humanitarian Programme Manager and/or the relevant support departments.
     

•  Other

- Conduct other tasks as requested by the the line manager for the effective implementation of DRC’s project, including translation, support to capacity-building activities and other duties.

About you :

  • Previous professional experience in cash and livelihoods/ employment/ Cash for Work programs
  • 4 years’ experience in the field of social work, humanitarian intervention, community development, or any other relevant field is desirable
  • Previous experience working with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), INGOs, UN Agencies and local communities is desirable
  • High-level of computer literacy
  • Strong organizational and time management skills;
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain good communication channels with relevant stakeholders
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills

 

 Moreover, we also expect the following: 

  • University Degree in the field of Business Administration, social sciences, psychology, political sciences, development or any other related field
  • Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic

 

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 :

  • Type of Contract: National Contract  
  • Contract length: 12 months
  • Designation of Duty Station: Tripoli
  • Start date: 20 December 2020

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. 

Closing date for applications: 29 November , 2020  

 

This vacancy is now closed.
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