Senior Livelihood Officer

Confidential

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Posted date	12th December, 2024	Last date to apply	27th December, 2024
Country	Pakistan	Locations	Swabi, Quetta
Category	Program Management
Salary	PKR200,000 - 220,000
Type	Full Time	Positions	2
Experience	8 years

This position is open on a rolling basis and will be filled upon the availability of a suitable candidate.

Job Profile

The Senior Livelihood Officer will oversee the design, implementation, and monitoring of the livelihood components of the organization’s projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, donor requirements, and local government agreements. This role involves supervising Livelihood Assistants, conducting market assessments, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring the effective delivery of livelihood support to beneficiaries.

Key Responsibilities

Program Planning and Implementation:

Develop detailed plans for incorporating livelihood-related activities into project development and implementation.

Plan, implement, and monitor the livelihood components of the project in accordance with approved donor agreements and local government guidelines.

Carry out baseline needs assessments with project teams and local partners to identify and prioritize livelihood needs.

Market Assessments and Skill Development:

Conduct market assessments to identify employable skills and opportunities within target communities.

Develop tools for identifying beneficiaries, master trainers, and entrepreneurs suitable for project activities.

Coordinate with technical institutions like Trade Testing Boards and TEVTA to enhance the quality of training programs and certifications.

Beneficiary Selection and Engagement:

Work with local authorities and communities to establish and implement participatory beneficiary selection criteria.

Oversee the identification and selection of beneficiaries for livelihood interventions, ensuring inclusivity and transparency.

Monitoring, Reporting, and Documentation:

Monitor field activities to ensure compliance with project plans and objectives.

Prepare and maintain records, documents, and control plans for project monitoring and reporting.

Compile and submit regular progress reports, including monthly, quarterly, intermediate, and final reports, to supervisors and donors.

Stakeholder Coordination and Capacity Building:

Develop and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, community representatives, and other stakeholders.

Coordinate with training institutions, private sector entities, and government agencies to enhance livelihood program outcomes.

Organize and oversee training sessions for beneficiaries in collaboration with master trainers and entrepreneurs.

Resource Management and Compliance:

Ensure the timely mobilization and proper utilization of allocated resources for livelihood interventions.

Monitor and manage field-level implementation to ensure adherence to project plans, timelines, and budgets.

Supervisory and Team Leadership:

Supervise and mentor Livelihood Assistants to ensure effective implementation of livelihood activities.

Facilitate regular team meetings to review progress, share updates, and address challenges.

Additional Responsibilities:

Contribute to the development of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials for livelihood-related activities.

Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor to ensure the effective delivery of the project.

Behavior and Conduct

Will ensure the highest standards of behavior inside and outside of work promotes the values in Organization code of conduct and safeguarding policies

Will be a model for ethical conduct standards for other team members

Will ensure own actions and the actions of the team members they manage do not impact the safety of the team and the vulnerable communities we serve

Will ensure external stakeholders are aware of Organizational conduct and reporting mechanisms

Report any concerns

Person Specification

Skills, knowledge and expertiserequired for the role.

Education:Bachelor's or master's degree in economics, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Experience:

Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in livelihood programming, market assessments, or vocational training, preferably in the NGO sector.

Experience in supervising teams and coordinating with external stakeholders like training institutions and government bodies.

Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in developing work plans, monitoring frameworks, and progress reports.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

We are equal opportunity employer.

Requirements