Livelihood Project Delegate (m/f/d), Mosul, Iraq

The German Red Cross (GRC) is part of a worldwide community assisting victims of conflicts and disasters and people affected by social or health related crises. The Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement provides vulnerable people with assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the Movement: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. The German Red Cross assists in disaster response, rehabilitation and capacity building projects on appeals of their sister organisations within the Movement.

The GRC is currently seeking a

Livelihood Project Delegate (m/f/d), Mosul, Iraq

Starting date: 01.04.2022

Duration: 9 months (extension to be determined)
Location: Mosul city (with regular field trips to project areas in Sinjar and Talafar and visits to IRCS HQ at Baghdad)

Main duties & responsibilities:

• Ensure project implementation in close collaboration with IRCS and GRC project team;
• Provide technical support to assess, plan, implement, monitor, and report the livelihood activities (Cash for work, Business grants, vocational training, etc.) under the BMZ-funded Project
• Lead and conduct labour market assessment with community participation to identify the primary income-generating activities in which people can engage in the target area;
• Lead and support Project staff to conduct community awareness sessions and establishment of Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) activities to promote community participation in the Project actively;
• Advice on the selection of possibilities for grants (business skills training + cash grant or Vocational training + work placement);
• Develop a training curriculum and provide training to IRCS staff and volunteers accordingly;
• Support the IRCS project team establishing activity workplans, indicator-based monitoring plans, etc;
• Ensure accurate project budgeting, financial management and expenditure tracking according to GRC, IRCS and BMZ guidelines, rules and regulations;
• Provide project narrative reports;
• Ensure visibility and information sharing on the project with all stakeholders, including project beneficiaries, partners and local authorities as well as the donor.

Required Competencies & Skills:

• At least 3 years of experience in management of Livelihood projects in an emergency, recovery and development context
• Technical experience in the fields of economic and financial inclusion: vocational and technical education, entrepreneurship, microfinance;
• Strong analytical skills, with proven experience in assessing livelihoods and food/economic security in an emergency (relief/recovery) context, as well as mainstreaming new concepts and approaches;
• Proven capacity in operational and structural planning of livelihood-focused development programmes;
• Experience with conflict-sensitive approaches and/or community-based social cohesion/peacebuilding activities;
• Experience in training local staff and community volunteers, and provide technical support;
• Experience in designing projects with a community-centred approach enhancing accountability to beneficiaries;
• Proven ability to strengthen cooperation and collaboration of multiple stakeholders, including aid agencies, government authorities, NGOs, and the private sector;
• Excellent communication skills, the ability to build relationships at all levels, taking into account cultural and language differences;
• Experience in establishing monitoring systems to track progress of implementation and results
• Relevant project management experience: designing, planning, implementing, monitoring and financial management, narrative and financial reporting;
• Experience in working with Red Cross / Red Crescent Societies is a strong asset;
• Oral and written fluency in English; knowledge of German and /or Arabic is an asset;
• Excellent computer skills (spreadsheets, word-processing, databases and other programs);
• Readiness to travel to and work in remote areas essential. Experience of living and working in insecure and conflict-affected environments is an asset;
• Ability to work independently and as a team member;
• Ability and agreement to adhere to the Red Cross Red Crescent Fundamental Principles;
• Ability to complete a thorough medical screening process ‘working abroad under specific climate and health conditions’;
• Valid Driving Licence.

What we offer you:

You will be part of a highly motivated professional and multicultural team. We offer you a compensation package according to the collective employment agreement of the GRC, an expatriation allowance during your mission as well as the accommodation/personal allowance to cover your accommodation. In addition to a full insurance package GRC is covering a home flight within a 12-months period of assignment. You will benefit from a comprehensive training package and receive briefings and coaching prior as well as during and after your mission. Medical check-ups and Psychosocial Support Service are included in your assignment.