Livelihoods Project Officer-National Post

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Livelihoods Project Officer

ECONOMIC JUSTICE

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

 

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

 

 

Shaping a stronger Oxfam for people living in poverty.

 

aBOUT oXFAM

Oxfam is a global movement of people who won’t live with the injustice of poverty. Together we save and rebuild lives in disasters. We help people build better lives for themselves. We speak out on the big issues that keep people poor, like inequality, discrimination against women and climate change. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can live without poverty.

Oxfam GB is a member of the international confederation Oxfam.

 

OUR TEAMThe Oxfam team in Lebanon implements integrated humanitarian, development and policy interventions in line with Oxfam’s country strategy for Lebanon as relevant to the Bekaa and north Lebanon areas, including protection & governance; cash safety net/social protection and economic development/livelihoods; WASH/water governance with a focus on partnerships. The Economic Justice team in particular strives to ensure that marginalised women and men, especially youth, are empowered to cope with the effects of economic poverty, and have greater access to and control over productive economic resources for sustainable poverty reduction and lessened aid dependency.

 

JoB Purpose

The role will combine technical support and support in the field in the implementation of employment, self-employment and business development support activities, monitoring and evaluation of programme activities, as well as collaboration and coordination among partners. The officer will ensure liaison and coordination of the partner’s work with the overall AICS funded project, and to link it with the rest of Oxfam’s Economic Justice work in Lebanon. In addition, the officer will support partner’s activities and their monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting and representation. The Officer will assist in responding to capacity building needs and budget planning, in collaboration with the AICS Livelihoods Project Manager.

The post-holder is expected to work closely with the Economic Justice programme team and the Oxfam Policy team towards common objectives.

 

 

 

 

Core Details

Location:

Tripoli, Lebanon

Contract type:

Internal Grade:

Fixed Term, 3 years

D1

This role reports to:

Livelihoods Project Manager

Staff reporting to this post:

N/A

Annual budget for the post:

$750,000 USD

Key relationships/interactions:

Livelihoods Project Manager, Economic Justice Coordinator, Finance and Logistics Departments, Project Managers and Officers, Protection Advisor, Senior MEAL Officer.

Screening checks:

All successful candidates will be screened through Refinitiv World-Check One to comply with counter terrorism and financial sanctions regulations.

 

key Responsibilities

Project Cycle Management & Programme Quality

• Support the implementation of project activities as per set workplan and in accordance with donor regulations and Oxfam’s internal quality benchmarks;

• Support partners with the outreach in target communities to ensure that the community and especially potential MSME beneficiaries are well-informed about project objectives and activities and on how to apply;
• Conduct rapid qualitative Business Development Services (BDS) market assessments when needed;
• Liaise with assigned coaches and mentors from the partner organization and contribute to the regular monitoring of project performance;
• Ensure the quality implementation of various forms of support to MSMEs and individuals, regularly communicate challenges and areas of improvement, and proactively seek out solutions with the project team;
• Assist in linking supported enterprises to suitable suppliers, clients, and investor networks as well as support in the organizing of events and meetings between different parties as needed;
• Carry out regular monitoring field visits to project locations and to target enterprises and individuals;
• Participate in the Project Quality meetings to promote best practices and their application to the projects;
• Support in any MEAL activities required at field and office level;
• Manage and report any complaints or feedback received using Oxfam’s tools and processes;
• Support with any administrative tasks in order to ensure the timely and proper progress of activities.

 

Coordination and representation

• Attend Livelihoods/Social Stability external working groups and meetings as requested and share any information relevant to the context/sector;
• Attend internal meetings in Tripoli and in Beirut related to the projects under which the Livelihoods activities are implemented, and provide update when necessary;
• Attend trainings, workshops, roundtables, etc. on topics related to the projects as needed;
• Support in the organization of field visits (internal and external).

Reporting and contractual compliance

• Support the project manager with any internal and external reporting in a timely manner;
• Ensure regular, proper and timely project documentation;
• Share relevant information to relevant program and support teams (Economic Justice team, Policy Advisor, Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning Coordinator, Advocacy and Media team, etc..)

Other

• Required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rights
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles

 

skills, experience and knowledge

Essential

• A Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline such as economics or development or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the implementation of donor-funded livelihoods projects (employment, self-employment, business development support, local economic development, etc.)
• Understanding and knowledge of economic development and recovery principles in an urban and rural context
• Knowledge of or engagement with Lebanese civil society, and an understanding of/experience with the private sector in Lebanon;
• Evidence of project cycle management experience, including workplanning, managing   budgets, reporting, monitoring & evaluation;
• Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic

 

 

Desirable

• Understanding and knowledge of economic recovery principles in a development context;
• Experience in working on project implementation jointly with local organisations as implementing partners
• Demonstrated experience in integrating gender and diversity into Economic Justice programming;
• Experience working with the private sector in Lebanon.

 

Key Attributes

• Commitment to the values and objectives of Oxfam
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills; Diplomacy, tact and negotiating skills
• Proven ability to work independently as required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work
• Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible

 

Organisational Values

• Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions
• Empowerment – Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen
• Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences

 Note to candidates: Shortlisted candidates will be assessed on our organisational values and attributes at the interview stage. The successful candidate(s) will be expected to adhere to our code of conduct. We encourage candidates to read and understand our code of conduct here.