Livelihood Programme Assistant

Context/Reporting line:

Under general Guidance of the Head, Transition and Recovery Division, the overall supervision of the Senior Operations Coordinator, the administrative supervision of Head of Sub Office (HoSO) and the direct supervision of the Senior Program Assistant. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting with programs related to Transition and recovery within the area of responsibility as below

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. Support the implementation of all activities under the livelihoods portfolio of the Transition and Recovery 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 the guidance of the Team Leader and Regional Coordinator.

3. Assist in the mapping of service providers for Vocational Training, On-Job-Training, Job Placement, and Farming Training as required.

4. Support and coordination with potential private companies for the implementation of job placements, and On-Job-Training.

5. Assist in the appropriate selection of project beneficiaries by conducting interviews, registering, and profiling applicants using specific criteria.

6. Support IOM selected individuals by organizing and participating in orientation meetings, business training, and/or one-to-one counseling sessions as necessary and support them in the formulation of their business plans.

7. Travel to project sites on a regular basis to monitor individuals who have received IOM livelihoods assistance, verify that activities are being carried out in accordance with livelihoods guidelines and provide guidance to the Team Leaders in order to make necessary improvements or changes to livelihoods service delivery.

8. Support the monitoring of quality and quantity of tools and equipment that are delivered to implement project activities.

9. Support the implementation of satisfaction and feedback surveys to improve future livelihoods projects.

10. In coordination with the Team Leader, assist in the liaison with the relevant government authorities, business, associations and private sector companies to implement IOM’s livelihoods projects.

11. Monitor achievements in accordance with work plans and report progress to the Livelihoods Team and Team Leader to improve delivery of livelihoods assistance.

12. In Coordination - with field staff and the Information Management (IM) unit to maintain up-to-date and accurate beneficiary data in the IOM Portal.

13. Provide support as required for the implementation of other elements of field team activity including those related to community engagement and engineering.

14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, economics, business management from an accredited academic university or institute with 3 years of relevant professional experience, or;
• Completed high school diploma degree with 5 years of relevant professional experience.

Experience and Skills:

• Relevant experience in social projects/community stabilization though a gender point and experience with international organization is an adva
• Excellent communication and negotiation
• Experience in conducting business development capacity building trainings.
• Ability to present clear and concise informati
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds, ability to handle confidential
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Arabic is
• Working Knowledge of any other language is an advantage.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via this link:

https://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20260719113341/UpZIkAntPK49cV3fFSWO6Qdza           

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.