Livelihoods Assistant

        Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

About the job

• The Livelihoods Assistant is responsible for conducting a range of livelihoods activities, including conducting livelihoods assessment and implementing livelihoods activities through daily field visits. The Livelihoods Assistant reports to the Livelihoods Officer.
• Direct interfere with project beneficiaries including beneficiaries registration, follow up and monitoring

Responsibilities:

• Conduct field visits to assess, implement and monitor all the livelihoods activities, like business and financial management training and business grants using as much as possible an age, gender and diversity approach, in order to fully understand community needs and priorities.
• Identify and assess the needs of various communities and suggest possible solutions in coordination with Project Officer.
• Support the business advisor (officer) in the business and financial management training and organize the training in cooperation with the CRC team.
• Help in the identification of potential areas of work, needs and beneficiary’s selection.
• Support, in coordination with Finance and Logistic, the implementation of the business grants project and ensure DRC SOPs are followed.
• Develop monthly visit plans on assessing and following up businesses development in coordination with Project Officer.
• Ensure dissemination of clear and reliable information on livelihoods service provision and other pre-selected key topics.
• Conduct monitoring of activities, record feedback (comments, suggestions) and report results back to Project Officer.
• Maintain constructive relationships with municipalities, other local government institutions, local NGO partners and other international organizations in coordination with the other team members.
• Contribute to capacity building of local organizations, community groups, and stakeholders upon Project officer’s directives.
• Identify vulnerable beneficiaries during the field work who might need protection assistance and refer them according to the referrals procedures to the protection team.
• Ensure Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) approach to livelihoods is consistently applied through community and rights based participatory methods.
• Ensure the respect of DRC Code of Conduct, the confidentiality and humanitarian principles and contribute to the integration of protection and AGD mainstreaming into DRC livelihoods programming.
• Ensure transparency and DRC’s positive regard and reputation within communities.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have the following:

• University degree in social sciences, humanitarian aid, business management and economics or other relevant field, or undergraduate degree with demonstrated strong experience;

• Relevant professional experience of not less than 1 (One) years;
• Experience or education in business management would be an asset;
• Patient and good communication skills;
• Familiarity/prior experience with NGO sector and its persons of concern would be a distinct advantage;
• Familiarity with digital data collection and relevant computer skills;
• Full respect for organization confidentiality;
• Ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team member and ability to work under pressure.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five 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 uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: 4 months

Band: I

Start date: 1/Sep/2021

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.

Application process

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button.
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 15th September 2020

Please note: that given the urgency of vacancy the position may be filled before the due date.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.