Job Description
General objective:
- The Livelihoods Specialist contributes to the implementation and adaptation of the LEARN sector strategy, including facilitating integration of Livelihoods and MPCA with other LEARN sectors.
- The Livelihoods Specialist collaborates with DCOP, other specialists and LEARN partners to identify, design and monitor referrals from/towards the Livelihoods and MPCA programs
- The Livelihoods Specialist will ensure that effective partnership and collaboration are maintained for advocacy, technical cooperation, lessons learnt, program coordination and information sharing.
- He/she will provide technical input and advice, working with all LEARN partners and sectors, and has strong intersections with support services, especially compliance (notably on Cash and Vouchers modalities SOPs)
The main challenges:
- Deployment of a multi-partner, multi-million dollars project in a complex area of intervention
- Livelihoods sector is a new addition with 3 partners involved, including 2 at early stages of planning and implementation
- Livelihoods program designed in a highly integrated way with strong linkages among partners expected.
- Coordinates and supports consortium partners, both technically and also in communication, harmonization and integration to achieve the aims of the project
- Develop a positive work relationship internally to the consortium, as well as externally towards health actors present in the area
- The position requires a high mobility inside and outside the intervention area
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
- Establish and strengthen the Livelihoods coordination agenda, focusing on a set of keys areas already identified by LEARN partners.
- Revise coordination mechanism for MPCA sectors and Modalities agenda points for other sectors (NFIs, both Shelter and WASH, Protection, etc.)
- Ensure smooth information sharing across the sectors where relevant to livelihoods.
- Support the joint learning exercises and revision of joint priorities for the livelihoods program and identify priority referrals and integration pathways with other sectors
- Support Phase III implementation including learning from the closing Phase II (modalities selection across sectors and referral pathways, including linkages with Institutional shelter component) including timely and quality donor submissions.
YOUR PROFILE
Specific skills and experience:
Diploma/education:
- An advanced degree in economy, livelihoods, humanitarian program management related field
Previous experience:
- Strong experience in Livelihoods restoration and development program management and/or coordination in emergency response programs, preferably in a conflict setting, including experience with major grants;
- At least 5 years of professional experience within a humanitarian and/or development organization;
- Experience managing and coordinating cash or vouchers based emergency/rapid responses – outbreaks, population displacement, etc.;
- Knowledge of humanitarian principles, Sphere and HAP Standards;
- Previous experience of working in a consortium (desirable)
- Experience managing BHA grants / technical guidelines of BHA (desirable)
- Strong grasp of all stages of programme cycle management and quality standards in humanitarian programming, including safeguarding and accountability mechanisms
Soft skills:
Skills:
- Excellent analytical and writing skills
- Strategic planning, monitoring, and evaluation
- Excellent abilities to coordinate with people of different sectors/departments
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and representation skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and tasks efficiently
- Excellent time management skills and resourcefulness with strong attention to detail
- Experience of working in complex and volatile contexts, including familiarity with the humanitarian context of Syria or the Middle East, would be an advantage
Language:
Knowledge of Arabic would be appreciated
Note: Position is open until filled.
