Livelihood Delegate

The IFRC is the World’s largest volunteer-based humanitarian network.  The Federation is a membership organization established by and comprised of its member National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.  Along with National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Federation is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.  The overall aim of the IFRC is to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” It works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.

The Federation is served by a Secretariat based in Geneva, with regional and country offices throughout the world.  The Secretariat is led by the IFRC Secretary General and provides the central capacity of the International Federation to serve, connect, and represent National Societies.  The Secretariat’s focus includes providing support to the IFRC governance mechanisms; setting norms and standards; providing guidance; ensuring consistency; coordination and accountability for performance; knowledge sharing; promoting collaboration within and respect for the RCRC Movement; and expanding engagement with partners.The Secretariat’s headquarter is organized in three divisions: (i) Partnerships, including Movement and Membership; (ii) Programs and Operations; and (iii) Management. The Secretariat has five regional offices, as follows: Americas (Panama City); Africa (Nairobi); Asia/Pacific (Kuala Lumpur); Europe (Budapest); Middle East and North Africa (Beirut).

TRC is a globally recognized humanitarian organization that operates with a clear mission to provide emergency assistance, disaster relief, and social and health services to those most in need in Turkey and beyond. With its inception in 1868, TRC has established a vast and robust network of branches and representations, extending its reach across Turkey and beyond. With a focus on the principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, TRC has emerged as a leader in responding to humanitarian crises and natural disasters, providing vital support to millions of refugees and other vulnerable individuals. As a member of the global network of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, TRC is committed to working in partnership with other humanitarian organizations to address humanitarian needs around the world. IFRC provides technical support, guidance, and resources to TRC and other National Societies to help them respond effectively to emergencies and provide assistance to vulnerable people. Additionally, IFRC coordinates and supports TRC's international humanitarian efforts by providing financial assistance, expertise, and other resources.

Two earthquakes with a magnitude of 7.7 and 7.6 occurred in Pazarcık and Elbistan districts of Kahramanmaraş on 6 February 2023. The earthquake was felt intensely in the surrounding provinces, especially in Kahramanmaraş, Kilis, Hatay, Osmaniye, Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Diyarbakır, Malatya and Adana and affecting 16,000,000 people. According to the latest statement made by AFAD (Turkiye’s national Disaster and Emergency Management Authority), over 31,000 people lost their lives in 10 provinces affected by the earthquake and over 80,000 were rescued. After the 7.7 magnitude earthquake, a total of 1,666 aftershocks have occurred so far. Damage assessment studies continue in the regions. A state of emergency was declared for the period of 3 months in the affected region.

The Livelihoods Delegate will play a key role in supporting Turkish Red Crescent together with IFRC Country staff in strengthening the links between basic needs and livelihoods programme through supporting planning, implementation and capacity development. The role will explore and support actions that maximise the links between the different stakeholders and programmes (TRC, IFRC, World Bank, Turkish government, UN Livelihood working groups). Whilst collaborating closely with the TRC on the direction of integrated livelihoods and added value of livelihoods programming.

Technical support and coordination of livelihood actions supported by IFRC and TRC

• Provide support for overall technical, guidance and coordination to the relevant parts of the IFRC Turkey office and Turkish Red Crescent leads for the implementation of actions that support refugee access of livelihoods programmes.
• Provide support to the relevant parts of TRC and lead relevant IFRC components for the implementation of timely livelihood related assessments and analysis to identify priority household needs and appropriate interventions, applying a methodological base Household Economic Security approach in line with Movement best practice to the extent possible.
• Support M&E through response options analysis processes and work with Turkish Red Crescent to identify the scopeof programme interventions, and consequently support the design and budgeting to deliver early-stage programme plan of actions including associated tools

Capacity Building and Advocacy

• Act as the country focal point for 3RP livelihood working groups and support links with TRC, UN and relevant government authorities.
• Act as a country Focal Point for the IFRC regional office and Livelihood Resource Centre (LRC) hosted by the Spanish Red Cross. Building links with the livelihood networks and define technical support needs of TRC for enhancing livelihoods capacities. This support will be centred around livelihood referral mechanisms and vocational training. It could also include guiding livelihoods assessments and analysis, action planning, supportto training and capacity development, and external coordination.
• Support TRC in the identificationof trainings needs (face-to-face or remote), and facilitation of trainings sessions for technical teams in various topics that could include; economic profiling, needs assessments, rural/urban livelihoods, skills development, referral mechanisms, value-chain and markets analysis, development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Knowledge sharing, peer to peer learning and Innovation
• Identify and coordinate on opportunities for partnerships, peer to peer learning within RCRC Movement and with TRC as well as other possible international stakeholders to improve knowledge, learning and capacities to implement meaningful livelihoods and market-based interventions.

Provide project management support to livelihoods:

• Integrate monitoring tools and indicators (qualitative and quantitative) into existing tracking systems for programme activities; whilst coordinating with TRC for regular monitoring of activities.
• Ensure that all activities are carried out in a participatory, inclusive and non-discriminatory manner that reflects refugee population needs, social cohesion and cultural sensitivities including gender balance, age, most vulnerable populations; and that activities take into consideration issues around any local risks and hazards.
• Identify skill gaps mainly withinTRC for programme implementation and assist in the recruitment process for national staff where needed.
• In line with proven Movement best practice contribute to Accountability and Community Engagement (CEA) activities by following the necessary quality standards defined by TRC and IFRC.

Communication and Representation:

• Represent IFRC at inter-agency, governmental coordination mechanisms and other technical coordination forums, meetings and sector and technical working groups (e.g. livelihoods working group, Cash Coordination and Basic Needs WGs etc.) as required, fostering co-operative alliances where appropriate.
• Write or take part in communications (public and media) including press interviews and reports; contribute photographic and/or audio-visual materials to support communications work as appropriate.

Required:

• University degree and / or formal qualification in relevant subject: Humanitarian assistance/development studies Humanitarian assistance /development studies, agriculture, economic or socio-economic development, rural development or Business Administration, Anthropology or equivalent.

Preferred:

• RC Movement Basic Training Course (BTC) / IMPACT Training Course – or equivalent delegate training Livelihoods Basic Course by IFRC Livelihoods Resource Centre (LRC) or similar training on Market Assessment: RAM (IFRC/ICRC) EMMA (Emergency Market Mapping and Analysis Approach) or MAG (IFRC)
• Training in Cash and Voucher Assistance Red Cross or NGO specific Security Management course
• Trained in some for of economic analysis: Early Recovery Livelihoods Assessment (LRC) or HEA/Household Economic Security

Required:

• Demonstrated experience in urban and rural livelihoods programming, integrated programming, community-based approaches
• Experience in providing technical support to and/or in implementing food security and livelihoods programmes in an international emergency response, recovery and development context
• Previous overseas experience with the Red Cross Red Crescent, including with National Societies / previous experience working with national organisations and counterparts
• Experience in designing and implementing vulnerability targeting systems, including appropriate technical methodologies and criteria
• Experience in overseeing approaches to beneficiary management and communication that enhance accountability to beneficiaries
• Relevant project management experience: assessing, designing, planning, implementing, monitoring and financial management of livelihoods and basic needs projects in emergency and (early) recovery contexts
• Experience in drafting project proposals, preparing budgets and drafting narrative and financial reports working with institutional and high-profile donors
• Experience of developing M&E systems to track progress of implementation and monitor and evaluate the appropriateness, efficiency, effectiveness, and impact of FSL programme interventions
• Experienceof managing and coaching teams in multi-faceted projects, including recruiting, mentoring, coaching, training and building the capacity of national and local staff and volunteers
• Representation and negotiation experience with government, UN and non- government agencies/representatives

Required:

• Knowledge of different Livelihoods, Cash Transfer and programme modalities, as well as the challenges and risks involved with implementing such programmes.
• Demonstrated staff management and development skills problem-solving skills
• Proven project management skills
• Self-supporting in computers (Windows, spreadsheets) 
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural and cross-functional environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and good understanding of the global organization
• Excellent communication skills, public diplomacy and advocacy
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle multiple task
• Ability to prepare reports, information updates, press briefings, plan of actions, operations update, emergency appeal etc.
• Fluently spoken and written English

Preferred:

• Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic)