Livelihood Officer (Employability)

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.

Operating since 2004 in Lebanon, DRC has addressed the needs and rights of vulnerable populations, working initially with Palestinian refugees (since 2004), Iraqi refugees (2007-2010), Lebanese IDPs (during the 2006 conflict), migrant domestic workers (since 2009) and, since 2011, responding to the Syrian refugee crisis.

DRC Lebanon is currently delivering programming in protection, housing, infrastructure, basic assistance, livelihoods, and community development interventions. This myriad programming seeks to address the immediate needs of displaced populations and concurrently support vulnerable host populations. DRC has five offices spread throughout Lebanon in, Beirut, the Bekaa, Saida, Tripoli and Qobayat.

About the job

The Economic Recovery Officer – Employability will be based in north as a member of DRC XXXX’s Economic Recovery department. The Economic Recovery Officer – Employability will play a key role in implementing various Economic Recovery programs, and be specifically responsible for the technical oversight of the skills training component. S/he will particularly focus on improving access to quality vocational training and work based opportunities for vulnerable populations and on improving the capacity of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutes to deliver training in line with market needs. S/he will also conduct outreach to employers, creating a network in the market with several businesses and potential employers, provide placement opportunities in vocational training, Work Based Learning and job placement.

The officer will conduct daily follow-up and data collection about the markets and job opportunities for DRC beneficiaries. The officer will also coordinate with relevant partners and activities within the project.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Support the Economic Recovery Team Leader and program team in planning and implementing project activities to meet project deliverables based on timeline and scope agreed with the donor
• Provide assistance to the EcRec Team Leader and the Area Manager to collaborate closely with all key stakeholders in the TVET sector
• Coordinate financial and operational feasibility studies for TVET institutes’ capacity building plans
• Identify new partnerships with the private sector for the provision of training and Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunities;
• Map employers from the private sector and perform outreach to engage them in the possibility of hosting apprentices. Follow up and monitor apprenticeship placements to ensure a successful fit, a positive learning experience, and monitor compliance to grant requirements
• Support the integration of adapted approaches to respond to barriers to women’s engagement in the workforce
• Conduct data collection on the local labor market and enter collected information on job vacancies, training opportunities and self-employment support programs into the database
• Collaborate closely with other components of the program to enhance linkages between job seekers, training institutes, small and medium enterprises and job platforms
• Provide day-to-day oversight and coordination, including administrative, financial and logistical support; Troubleshoot any administrative problems and report any challenges or bottlenecks to Team Leader
• Follow up Work based learning placements quality by executing regular spot checks, evaluations, and capacity building plan implementation
• Assist in conducting market assessment of the areas of intervention and determining program intervention priorities based on needs and existing resources
• Establish and maintain contact and productive working relationships with community representative, local and international organization, beneficiaries and employers
• Support the Economic Recovery Team Leader in developing budget forecast, work plans and tools for the projects

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a minimum of a Bachelor University degree, preferably related to international development, social sciences, economics, business. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• 3 years’ minimum experience with INGOs, preferably in Livelihoods, or related sectors, which could include experience with some or all of the following activities:

• Engagement with the private sector and providing job placement;
• Proven ability to successfully implement economic recovery programming, including vocational training and capacity building to TVET institutes;
• Experience creating and managing detailed action/project plans and assessing impact to timelines and budget for changes in scope or pivot in direction;
• Experience managing a team;
• Knowledge of the local labour market and livelihoods pathways for vulnerable individuals.
• Conducting market assessments

• Driving license of at least 2 years old

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: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: Till 31 July 2021

Band/Level: H2,1 – salary equivalent to 1750 USD

Duty Station: NOL

Start date: First of December 2020

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact karim.mikati@drc.ngo