Livelihood Assistant

  Context/Reporting line:IOM is a major actor in post-conflict recovery and reconstruction, and as such is heavily involved in livelihooddevelopment and job creation programming. IOM���������s strengths lie in its field presence around the country andoperational capacity to rebuild community infrastructure, conduct vocational and other trainings, providing grantfunding at local level to support business development and a variety of other areas key to recovery.Under the general guidance of the Head, Transition and Recovery Division, the overall supervision of theProgramme Coordinator and National Operation Officer, the administrative supervision of the Head of SubOffice (HoSO) and the direct supervision of the TRD Team Leader in close coordination with the RegionalLivelihoods Technical Advisor, the successful incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:Core Functions / Responsibilities1. Support the implementation of all activities under the livelihoods portfolio of the Transition andRecovery Division as guided by the Team Leader, in line with livelihoods technical tools.2. Participate in assessments including labor market assessments and supply chain mapping, under theguidance of the Team Leader and National Operation Officer.3. Assist in the mapping of service providers for Vocational Training, On-Job-Training, Job Placement,and Farming Training as required. Identify and coordinate with potential private companies for theimplementation of job placements, and On-Job-Training.4. Ensure appropriate selection of project beneficiaries by conducting interviews, registering, and profilingapplicants using specific criteria.5. Support IOM selected individuals by facilitating orientation meetings, business trainings, and/or oneto-one counseling sessions as necessary and support them in the formulation of their business plans;implement integrated strategies that address key priorities.6. Travel to project sites on a regular basis to monitor individuals who have received IOM livelihoodsassistance, ensure that activities are being carried out in accordance with livelihoods guidelines andprovide guidance to the Team Leaders to make necessary improvements or changes to livelihoodsservice delivery.7. Ensure that all distributions of tools and equipment are monitored for both quality and quantity and thatrelationship management with vendors is maintained in project locations.IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified femalecandidates are especially encouraged, as well as the internal and external candidates are eligible toapply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, the internal candidates are considered asfirst-tier candidates.Page 28. Organize and conduct satisfaction and feedback surveys to improve future livelihoods projects.9. In coordination with the Team Leader, coordinate with the relevant government authorities, businessassociations and private sector companies to implement IOM���������s livelihoods projects.10. Monitor achievements in accordance with work plans aort progress to the Livelihoods Team andTeam Leader to improve delivery of livelihoods assistance.11. Coordinate with field staff and the Information Management (IM) unit to maintain up-to-date andaccurate beneficiary data in the IOM Portal.12. Provide support as required for the implementation of other elements of field team activity includingthose related to community engagement and engineering.13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by supervisor. Education:��������� Bachelor���������s degree in Social Sciences or any other related field from an accredited academic universityor institute.Experience and Skills:��������� Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in social projects/community stabilization through a genderpoint.��������� Experience with international organization is an advantage.��������� Ability to deliver quality outputs under tight deadlines.��������� Multi-tasking and ability to shift priorities based on programme needs.��������� Good diplomacy, negotiation, and social mobilization skills.��������� Good training and facilitation skills.��������� Good drafting updates and field activities reporting skills.Languages:��������� Fluency in English and Arabic is required.Behavioral Competencies��������� Work prioritization and ability to multitask.��������� Shares knowledge and experience.��������� Positive, constructive attitude.��������� Ability to work and act under pressure with discretion in politically sensitive environment with aminimum .��������� Ready to work independently, under tight deadlines.��������� Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability��������� Ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment with a positive attitude.��������� Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.��������� Strives for supportive working environment and positive working relationship.��������� Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment, retaliation, and promotes the prevention ofs While this vacancy is open to both Internals and Externals, priority shall be given to qualified Internalapplicants.Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via this link: https://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20220120164735/qg4GW6YsMfRDvAiuZUz5B82r9 ������In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed. Onlyshortlisted candidates will be contac