Livelihoods Officer_National Post (INT4577)

Livelihoods officer

Annual Salary and Benefits      -

TBC

Internal Job Grade                    -

D2

Contract type                            -

12 Months

Reporting to                              -

Business Development Services Lead

Staff reporting to this post       -

None

Locations                                     -

Beqaa, Zahle

Budget Responsibility               - 

None

Shaping a stronger Oxfam for people living in poverty.

Job Purpose

To plan and implement field activities of the livelihoods projects that Oxfam is implementing in Beqaa. The Livelihoods Officer has a key role in ensuring project quality, reporting and coordination. S/he will work under the supervision of the Business Development services officer to plan and implement the assigned activities of the projects as well as to collect and analyse M&E data regarding Oxfam’s livelihoods projects in Beqaa.

The post-holder is expected to work closely with the Business Development Officer, Beqaa Area Manager, and Economic Justice programme team based in Beirut.

Dimensions

• Make strategic and operational decisions with a high degree of judgement based on specific problem solving experience and a range of external and internal factors.
• Produce, assimilate, analyse and use project information from varied and diverse sources to provide analysis for the Economic Justice Programme.
• Provide support and advice to partners and allies on areas of work.
• Ensure effective relations are maintained with the implementing partner organisations, other livelihoods actors and with relevant Oxfam colleagues;
• Ensure programme quality standards are being met.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Programme Technical Support

• Coordinate and supervise livelihoods activities. This includes providing technical direction, developing work plans, monitoring implementation and impact, ensuring that project deliverables are completed.
• Ensure qualitative programmatic implementation, through appropriate use of Oxfam tools related to monitoring & evaluation, monitoring progress and budgeting monthly.
• Proactive coordination with Oxfam team and other relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct surveys, need assessments, data and information collection for the development of on-going projects.
• Meet all donor requirements in reporting and compliance.

Oxfam Specific

• Ensure implementation of Oxfam’s operational policies, procedures and security guidelines.
• Be a member of Oxfam’s team; participating in appropriate staff meetings, planning sessions and on-going liaising as needed.

Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• BA or equivalent in relevant field such as economics, political science, law, social sciences.
• 2-3 years of experience related to economics/business/livelihoods in emergency/protracted crisis contexts, preferably with a local or international NGO.
• Strong technical background in a broad range of livelihoods and early economic recovery interventions.
• Demonstrated capacity in technical support and coordination.
• Effective multi-tasking, flexibility, organizational capacity, prioritization skills are necessary.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is essential.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members is essential.
• Solid local knowledge and understanding of the Beqaa region.