The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution or natural disaster. The IRC is currently working in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities where it resettles refugees and helps them become self-sufficient. Composed of first responders, humanitarian relief workers, international development experts, health care providers, and educators, the IRC has assisted millions of people around the world since its founding in 1933.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Location: Borno
- Job Field: Project Management
The Livelihood Assistant will support the field implementation of the short term Emergency Cash Transfer Livelihood project in Yola, Adamawa State. He/she will support in conducting relevant assessments such as market assessments, baselines, end line and post distribution and beneficiary business monitoring. The Livelihood assistant will directly facilitate the implementation of community mobilization and local stakeholder collaboration activities.
Major Responsibilities:
Program Implementation
- Support the implementation of emergency cash transfer activities to IRC clients.
- Responsible for the verification of beneficiaries’ business status in coordination with community committee and authorities.
- Provide information to beneficiaries, community stakeholders, trainers, employers in accordance with IRC policies and procedures and retrieve feedback.
- Execute stakeholder and community engagement meetings to engage community stakeholders and feedback..
Monitoring & Evaluation and reporting
- Support in conducting community mapping assessments or labour market assessment in the targeted communities
- Implement weekly program and monitoring plans including business spot checks and supervision.
- Conduct post distribution monitoring
- Under the supervision of Program Manager And M&E Officer conduct baseline and end line surveys
- Carryout spot checks and appraisals of employers
- Submit daily activity updates and produce timely weekly and monthly reports
Key Working Relationships
Position Reports to: LivelihoodsOfficer
Supervision: Casual workers and community volunteers
Indirect reporting: M&E Officer and ERD Manager
Other
Internal: Human resources
External: Early recovery working group
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in agriculture/agroecology studies, business Administration, economics, developmental studies or any relevant field
Work Experience:
- Minimum of years professional experience in providing implementing livelihoods, food security and Cash Voucher Assistance programing
- Experience working with INGO/NGO in NorthEast
Demonstrated Technical Skills:
- Technical skills in cash and livelihoods programming
- Good experience with using Monitoring and Evaluation tools
- Experience in community and stakeholders relationship building and management
Language skills:
- Fluency in English Language both written and spoken is required and Hausa language is an added advantage
Computer/Other Tech Requirements:
Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to International Rescue Committee (IRC) on rescue.csod.com to apply
