Livelihoods Assistant

(Tikrit)

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.

DRC has been operating in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for over a decade, running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection and advocacy programmes through Country Offices (COs) in Algeria, Libya/Tunisia, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey with a Regional Office (RO) in Amman. DRC has 17 offices and approximately one thousand staff members across the MENA region. Following an internal HQ restructuring, from 1st January 2018 the region is focusing on the Middle East, hence Algeria, Tunisia and Libya will transition to a new region during the course of 2018, while Yemen will join the Middle East region.

About the job

The Livelihood Assistant supports the implementation and monitoring of livelihoods program activities. S/he is responsible for community outreach, data collection and entry, conducting household registration and assessments, support with the provision of business and financial management, livelihoods trainings to beneficiaries, Cash for Work activities, as well as with the disbursement of business grants and MPCA. 

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Assist with community outreach and engagement to raise community awareness of activities

• Assist with the delivery of livelihoods trainings to beneficiaries and business grants distribution and monitoring.

• Conduct community outreach to raise awareness of DRC activities

• Conduct beneficiary identification and assessment, and support community-led planning and design of program activities.

• Support CFW activities at DRC center (s), from registration to training, and cash distributions

• Conduct data collection for assessments and surveys such as market assessments, price monitoring, labor market studies, with the guidance of the Livelihoods Officer / Team Leader.

• Oversee the work of temporary enumerators and daily workers during outreach, data collection, registrations and distributions.

• Assist in maintaining up-to-date, accurate records of registration, community meetings and other relevant program documentation, including through data entry and verification.

• Assist with the preparation of beneficiary eligibility, attendance and distribution lists, and with cash distributions.

• Assist in preparing documentation for the procurement of goods and services (such as office supplies) in compliance with DRC requirements and delivered in a timely manner.

• Conduct activities in a community- and rights-based, participatory manner, maintaining an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD), and conflict-sensitive approach to community engagement.

• Any other assignment by the line manager.

Experience and technical competencies: 

• One year experience working with UN or Non-Governmental Organizations, particularly in livelihoods, or in a relevant field such as social work
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, ability to engage with communities respectfully and openly, and to work sensitively with vulnerable people.
• Competence in basic Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook etc). Experience using tablets/ODK preferred.
• Understanding of the local context, key humanitarian issues and displacement trends.

Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)

• Relevant education background (Bachelor degree is an asset)

Languages: (indicate fluency level)

• Arabic is required
• English is appreciated

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

Contract length:  6 Months

Level: I

Duty Station : Tikrit with frequent travel to the field in Salah Al Din.

Start date: 3-Jan-2021

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates/ Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies

Application process:

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on this LINK.

https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1036&ProjectId=160492&DepartmentId=19000&MediaId=5

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: 13-Dec-2020

Please note: that given the urgency of vacancy the position may be filled before the due date.

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.