Livelihood / ED Project Officer with ref. WV-LEPO

Location		Job Type	Permanent
Salary		Sector	Administration, NGO

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Livelihood / ED Project Officer – Nineveh,Telafar

World Vision International is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.

World Vision - Iraq Office is looking for a highly qualified and motivated person for the position of Livelihood / ED Project Officer – Nineveh,Telafar

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This Purpose of Position will be used in the WVI or local Careers site, and if applicable, advertisements. Please describe the role in 2-3 concise sentences. Focus on the core of what this role is supposed to achieve. Describe the purpose of this position and how this position contributes to achieving department objectives and the management and performance of others.

The Livelihoods/ED project officer will be responsible for implementation of the Conflict Sensitive Livelihoods Restoration and Enhancement Project and act as an expert for economic interdependency promotion activities. The individual will be responsible for providing technical and organizational support and overseeing the contextualization and implementation of interventions in Tel Afar, Ninewa. Liaises and works closely with related structures, stakeholders and community members and carries out day-to-day implementation of HH Coaching, and training program. Deliverable project outcomes in compliance with Donor’s requirements. He/She will be represented as a local coach and develop livelihoods roadmaps and ensure quality implementation of services.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Major Activities

In coordination with project coordinator, implement project activities in accordance with the project guidelines and targets

Provide the project coordinator with continuous feedback on HH conditions, technology changes and all external factors that are likely to be relevant to it in the future; Spread the project identity and message into national stakeholders

Support beneficiary selection, and ensure organizational and documental aspect of the beneficiary data

Promote economic interdependencies among different communities through workshops coaching sessions in accordance with Coaching best practices and standards.

Lead and facilitate sharing best practices within staff and stakeholders

Provide technical input and coordination of events in the community on promoting equitable access to resources, under the guidance of Project Coordinator

Submit weekly/monthly report to the project coordinator
Based on the donor requirement, support project coordinator to submit required donor report

Support Project Coordinator to administer project budget to ensure accurate and timely budget spending

Liaise with relevant stakeholders like local Camp management, local communities, donor representatives and other stakeholders as appropriate

Perform other duties as required

Attend and participate in weekly meeting with the direct line manager

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Higher education
Proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners
Excellent organizational, analytical
Strong interpersonal skills
Proven ability to manage stakeholders
Fluency in Arabic, English and Kurdish languages
Two years of experience working experience in Livelihoods programs.
Fluency in English and Arabic languages
Knowledge of the returnee profile in Ninewa.
Ability and willingness to learn new things and support new initiatives
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure, efficient task prioritization and time management
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with the community
Use reflective practice and promote its use for learning, Use critical thinking and analysis
Strategic, creative, and innovative thinking
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with partners
Understanding of community mobilization and empowerment principles and approaches
Excellent coordination skills
Ability to engage in personal learning and development
Practice in community development
Training experience
Experience of communicating with Government, Non-Government, organizations and other related area stakeholders.

Work Environment

The position is based in Tel Afar
The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 80% of the time.
Be prepared to travel to implementation sites and regional, global meetings as required.
The position is preferred to be in Tal Afar

World Vision is an equal-opportunity employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes and supports all employees to achieve the maximum extent of their potential. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Livelihood / ED Project Officer – Nineveh,Telafar

World Vision International is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.

World Vision - Iraq Office is looking for a highly qualified and motivated person for the position of Livelihood / ED Project Officer – Nineveh,Telafar

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Major Activities

In coordination with project coordinator, implement project activities in accordance with the project guidelines and targets

Provide the project coordinator with continuous feedback on HH conditions, technology changes and all external factors that are likely to be relevant to it in the future; Spread the project identity and message into national stakeholders

Support beneficiary selection, and ensure organizational and documental aspect of the beneficiary data

Promote economic interdependencies among different communities through workshops coaching sessions in accordance with Coaching best practices and standards.

Lead and facilitate sharing best practices within staff and stakeholders

Provide technical input and coordination of events in the community on promoting equitable access to resources, under the guidance of Project Coordinator

Submit weekly/monthly report to the project coordinator

Based on the donor requirement, support project coordinator to submit required donor report

Support Project Coordinator to administer project budget to ensure accurate and timely budget spending

Liaise with relevant stakeholders like local Camp management, local communities, donor representatives and other stakeholders as appropriate

Perform other duties as required

Attend and participate in weekly meeting with the direct line manager

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Higher education

Proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners

Excellent organizational, analytical

Strong interpersonal skills

Proven ability to manage stakeholders

Fluency in Arabic, English and Kurdish languages

Two years of experience working experience in Livelihoods programs.

Fluency in English and Arabic languages

Knowledge of the returnee profile in Ninewa.

Ability and willingness to learn new things and support new initiatives

Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure, efficient task prioritization and time management

Ability to establish and maintain relationships with the community

Use reflective practice and promote its use for learning, Use critical thinking and analysis

Strategic, creative, and innovative thinking

Ability to establish and maintain relationships with partners

Understanding of community mobilization and empowerment principles and approaches

Excellent coordination skills

Ability to engage in personal learning and development

Practice in community development

Training experience

Experience of communicating with Government, Non-Government, organizations and other related area stakeholders.

Work Environment

The position is based in Tel Afar

The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 80% of the time.

Be prepared to travel to implementation sites and regional, global meetings as required.

The position is preferred to be in Tal Afar

World Vision is an equal-opportunity employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes and supports all employees to achieve the maximum extent of their potential. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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