Livelihoods Component Leader

Chemonics seeks a Livelihoods Component Leader for the anticipated USAID-funded Livelihoods and Inclusive Finance Expansion (LIFE) project in Lebanon. The purpose of the project is to improve economic opportunities and livelihoods of low income individuals and microenterprises in Lebanon by expanding and strengthening microfinance associations’ and member institutions’ services and enhancing entrepreneurs’ business skills. LIFE will improve livelihoods, strengthen microfinance activities and advance inclusive finance. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. The primary objective of LIFE’s Livelihoods component is to provide grant support and basic business training to individuals and microenterprises who would like to participate in the financial ecosystem and economic value chains, but are unable to qualify for microloans. This group includes high risk rural, unemployed or low income women, youth and the physically impaired. Assistance under the Livelihoods component is focused on improving livelihoods through increased income and/or increased employment.  Responsibilities include:  Work with the program’s Chief of Party to implement LIFE’s livelihoods objectives Liaise closely with other component leaders to ensure overall project excellence Provide substantial project technical direction in business development for microenterprises, and providing grant support and training to individuals who are currently excluded from the financial sector’s products and services—especially the rural poor, women, youth, and the disabled. Work closely with microenterprises and niche Lebanese NGOs Supervise program staff to ensure appropriate strategy implementation Ensure that all activities comply with applicable USAID and Chemonics policies, practices, and procedures Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in finance, development, economics, or international relations; Master’s degree is preferred Minimum 5 years’ experience in rural development, business development, and livelihoods Minimum 5 years’ experience on projects with similar magnitude and complexity in developing countries Demonstrated expertise in microenterprise mentorship, training, and outreach Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills Excellent English and Arabic language skills—both written and spoken—is required. Experience managing international donor contracts and agreements; experience managing USAID contracts and agreements preferred Demonstrated leadership, integrity, and versatility