Responsibilities:
Implement microenterprise development activities within the camp and host community with emphasis on promoting group development through training, coaching, mentorship, identification of investment needs, opportunities and regular feedback.
Recruit and train project beneficiaries on business management, entrepreneurship, market linkages and financial literacy.
Prepare weekly, monthly narratives, quarterly, mid-year and annual progress reports.
Conduct Training Needs Assessments for groups and individuals, to identify areas of training in business development and savings groups/VSLAs.
Document human interest stories/case studies on regular basis.
Recruit, train and mentor beneficiaries on Savings Group/VSL methodology and financial literacy with emphasis on promoting self-reliance through investments in IGAs using loans and savings from VSLAs
Identification, recruitment, supervision and mentorship of community incentive workers
Participate in periodic camp and host community leaders review, planning meetings and any external meetings as delegated by the supervisor from time to time.
Ensure incentive workers adhere to HAP/CHS principles in day to day project implementation, participate in HAP/CHS audits and support MEAL plan implementation.
Assist in development of livelihood concept notes
Serve as liaison with stakeholders and relevant line ministries at camp and sub-county levels
Promote effective collaboration between refugees and host community participating in DRC project activities
In the absence of the Livelihoods Officer, represent DRC in inter-agency coordination meetings
Monitor and provide objective feedback related to camp-based incentive staff performance, including completing midyear and annual performance evaluations
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor
Experience and technical competencies:
2 or more years’ experience working with I/NGOs within humanitarian/development contexts
Experience in engaging communities and other relevant stakeholders in the implementation of humanitarian or development program activities is key
Some experience and training in enterprise development, financial inclusion (savings groups/financial literacy) and/or agriculture is highly desirable
Effective written and oral communication skills
Good organizational and work-planning skills
Good decision making through use of previous learnings, listening to others, weighing options, identification of outcomes and considering success chances.
Team-player, team-builder and motivator
Good understanding of DRC Core Values and Core Humanitarian Standards
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Development Studies, Sociology, Community Development, Agriculture or Agribusiness Management.
Languages:
English – Very good
Kiswahili – Good
Somali (an added advantage but not required)
DRC’s Core competencies:
Striving for excellence: you focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: you involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: you take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: you act in line with our vision and values.
Conditions:
Contract duration: 10 months. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council terms of employment for National staff.
Applications should be sent no later than: 22nd February 2022.
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