Deputy Livelihoods Adviser

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world. Save the Children has been operating in Lebanon since 1999 and is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration.  Save the Children currently implements programs in Child Protection, Education, CRC, Health and Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihood, Shelter, and Emergency Response throughout Lebanon.   Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Beirut, Tripoli, Akkar and Bekaa:     ROLE PURPOSE: The post holder will assist the FSL Adviser in strategy development in the area of economic recovery/livelihoods, with a particular emphasis on skills development and access to employment in the informal market.   Specifically for livelihoods, and in close cooperation with the FSL Adviser, the Deputy Adviser on Livelihoods will be responsible for conducting needs assessments, specifically on the labour market and skills gaps, and on providing technical guidance to field-based teams in the areas of skills training, entrepreneurship, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Access to Business Development Services (BDS), and cooperatives. The Deputy Livelihoods Adviser will be responsible for supporting the field teams to ensure that high-quality activities are implemented in a timely manner; and for providing substantive inputs for the development of proposals and securing of funds for livelihoods programming (including skills development, small businesses, social enterprises and elements of social protection).   Thus, under the guidance of the FSL Adviser, the Deputy Livelihoods Adviser will play a key role in supporting the transition from cash distribution to livelihoods strategies through “integrated” forms of assistance and protection combining immediate financial relief with enhanced skills development or job creation options. In addition, the FSL Deputy Adviser will assist (and upon request, represent) the FSL Adviser in the coordination of all FSL/Economic Recovery activities through active participation in coordination meetings and working groups. PROJECT BRIEFING: For more than five decades, Save the Children (SC) has been operational in Lebanon and utilised a rights-based approach to increase access for children, adolescents and youth to quality education and strengthen child participation and protection at the family, school and community levels. Due to the Syrian Crisis, SC expanded the scope of its direct programme implementation in order to bring the response to scale and serve more children in concert with national and international partners in September 2012. Currently, SC has operations across 5 different sectors (Education, Child Protection, Food Security & Livelihoods), Shelter and WASH in Beirut, Tripoli (T+5), Akkar, South Lebanon and Bekaa.   Save the Children’s FSL programme currently supports household immediate food and non-food needs through food parcels for new arrivals; unconditional cash assistance; and WFP e-vouchers. In parallel we are strengthening the ability of Lebanese and Syrian households to improve their self-reliance and livelihoods.  One of our principal target groups is youth aged 18-24 whom we have been supporting to date with placements in humanitarian organisations as trainees; youth-led community initiatives and vocational training.    We are also supporting a sub set of particularly vulnerable households to get the opportunity to participate in more home based work or in home based livelihood skills training to help them support their families. The main focus is on developing skills and services that meet the needs of the refugee population complemented with business management and entrepreneurship training and linked to distinct market opportunities. SC is now planning to expand its livelihoods programming in Bekaa and Akkar, and in its urban contexts of operation (Tripoli and Beirut)      SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to: FSL Advisor Dimensions: Save the Children Lebanon country office has a national coverage with three field offices. As the FSL component increases, the Livelihoods Deputy Adviser is crucial for providing technical guidance to field staff on livelihoods programming. In this role, the gender and sustainability dimensions will be key perspectives to mainstream in both technical work and programming. Staff directly reporting to this post:  N/A KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Technical Support: Provide technical support to FSL teams in the area of livelihoods and conduct regular monitoring visits to ensure quality programming is being implemented Play a key role in building a solid understanding among field teams of emergency, recovery and development livelihoods programming Conduct regular trainings for staff to build skills and capacity Monitoring and Evaluation: Contribute to the development of registration and M&E tools, based on project indicators, as well as databases, and support FSL Advisor in ensuring FSL team has a solid understanding of all tools Assist FSL Adviser in ensuring that all required project indicators are measured by field teams and evaluated Strategy and Proposal Development: Contribute to a longer-term economic recovery strategy which will include livelihoods activities such as micro/small businesses, vocational trainings, agriculture support, etc Participate actively in/leads needs and market assessments to guide strategy development Lead on livelihoods proposals, including logical frameworks (and developing measurable indicators to measure outputs/outcomes)   Other: Provide inputs to sitreps, internal reports and donor reports as required Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice) Accountability: Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved Ambition: Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others Future orientated, thinks strategically Collaboration: Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to Creativity: Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions Willing to take disciplined risks Integrity: Honest, encourages openness and transparency QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Degree in Economics, Finance, International Relations, Development studies or similar field Minimum 5 years of experience in development/humanitarian work (preferable emergency), preferably working in livelihoods (employment, social assistance/protection) Experience in strategy and proposal development à including logical frameworks Experience in developing M&E tools Good time management skills Experience in field work and community mobilization Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English Computer skills Strength in interpersonal, communication and presentation skills Flexibility and willingness to change work practices and hours, and capability to work in insecure environment  Available to travel in country   Recommended knowledge and experience: Livelihoods programming in emergencies Familiarity with refugee communities in Lebanon   APPLICATION PROCESS   Please note that the closing date for applications is: For External applicants on  2nd March  .                  The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.   Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.  Internal Applicants are given priority in the recruitment process.   STARTING DATE: Immediate.  We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks