Group Empowerment Officer

Under the supervision of the project manager, and with the collaboration of the training coordinators, your main and key responsibilities are:   1/ Identify potential groups and understand their projects and their needs -          Design an outreach program, with the support of players such as municipalities, associations, youth centers, technical schools, local NGOs… -          Identify groups having potentially relevant projects -          Conduct capacity assessments, formalized by a baseline measurement -          Assess the impact of the capacity-building activities provided by IECD in the project   2/ Select groups and trainings to be provided to each group -          Select the groups that will be supported, using objective criteria -          Evaluate their specific needs for the project, using a participatory approach -          Draft a development plan tailored for each group, including vision, goals and objectives   3/ Provide trainings to the groups -          Draft a tailored program for each group -          Identify trainers from IECD and external -          Plan and implement trainings, using IECD internal capacities or external   4/ Provide access to or direct financial support to the groups for their activities -          provide access to relevant networks related to their fields and help them forge close and sustainable business relationships with them -          provide financial support according to their needs and capacities -          Monitor the implementation   5/ Ensure follow-up to enhance impact and sustainability -          Provide follow-up and assistance on trainings and financial support -          Establish and support a Group Development Committee   6/ Reporting -          Ensure reporting compliant with IECD and donors’ standards