Livelihoods Assistant (National Contract)

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified who can fit the position of Livelihoods Assistant in Akkar. About the job Your main duties and responsibilities will be: • Actively participate in the implementation of the livelihoods activities in Akkar in a way that ensures coherence between planned activities and commitments outlined in projects proposals.  • Organize trainings as needed, including identifying venues, inviting participants, and assisting with developing the agenda.  • In conjunction with the Livelihoods Officer and other key stakeholders (possibly including external consultants), carry out trainings on key issues and topics, including (but not limited to): life skills, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, etc.  • Work closely with staff from DRC’s Housing and Infrastructure team (and other DRC teams as needed) to ensure timely completion of integrated components of the project, such as Community Support Projects (CSPs) and with DRC staff and consultants regarding the implementation of projects related to agriculture, landscaping, and reforestation.  • Assist with monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on project activities, as well as reportingissues and constraints arising from project implementation,as requested by the Livelihoods Officer or Area Cash and Livelihoods Manager.  • Assist in conducting market assessment of the areas of intervention and determining program intervention priorities based on needs and existing resources.  • Ensure that the purchased supplies are tracked and used properly by the beneficiaries, workers and municipalities on field.  • Assist the Livelihood Officer during the site and municipality visits and maintain good relationshipsand coordination with local stakeholders and authorities.  • Any other task relevant to the position and as requested by theLivelihoods Officer, Area Manager, or Senior Management Team    About you   To be successful in this role we expect you to work on the day-to-day implementation of the activities implemented in the field and will ensure that all assigned tasks are completed in a timely manner and are of the highest quality possible. The Livelihoods Assistantwill be based in Akkar as a member of the Cash and Livelihoods department. The LivelihoodsAssistantwill be under the direct supervision of the Livelihoods Officer, who is also directly working under the Area Cash and Livelihoods Manager, and will play a key role in implementing various Livelihoods programs in Akkar. Moreover, we also expect the following: Required   • A minimum of a Bachelor University degree; preferably related to international development, economics, and/or business  • 1-2years of minimum experience with INGOs, preferably in Livelihoods, Cash, or related sectors, which would include experience with one or more the following activities:  o Implementation of skills development and employability trainings programs  o Implementation of Cash for Work Projects integrated in Community Support Projects  o Cash delivery mechanism and modalities  o Conducting market assessments  o Community mobilization   o Training and facilitation for staff and community groups     Desirable  • Familiarity with the agriculture, forestry, or landscaping sectors. 1-2 years of experience preferred.  • English  • Arabic   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: till the end of December 2017  Level:  B, equivalent to 1250$ (monthly basic salary)  Duty Station: Akkar  Start date: End of October 2017   Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact dolene.khairallah@drclebanon.dk. Application process  Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.ngo under current vacancies.  All applicants must send 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: 24th of October 2017  If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk  For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.