Context/Reporting line:

Under general Guidance of the Head, Return and Recovery Unit, the overall support of the economic and

recovery program coordinator, the administrative supervision of Head of Sub Office (HoSO) and the direct

supervision of the Team Leader. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting programs related to return and

recovery within the area of responsibility as below.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. Support the implementation of all activities under the livelihoods portfolio of the Return and Recovery

Unit (RRU) as guided by the Team Leader, in line with livelihoods technical tools.

2. Participate in assessments including labour market assessments and supply chain mapping, under the

guidance of the Team Leader and Regional Coordinator.

3. Assist in the mapping of service providers for Vocational Training, On-Job-Training, Job Placement,

and Farming Training as required. Identify and coordinate with potential private companies for the

implementation of job placements, and On-Job-Training.

4. Ensure appropriate selection of project beneficiaries by conducting interviews, registering, and profiling

applicants using specific criteria.

5. Support IOM selected individuals by facilitating orientation meetings, business trainings, and/or oneto-

one counseling sessions as necessary and support them in the formulation of their business plans.

6. Travel to project sites on a regular basis to monitor individuals who have received IOM livelihoods

assistance, ensure that activities are being carried out in accordance with livelihoods guidelines and

provide guidance to the Team Leaders in order to make necessary improvements or changes to

livelihoods service delivery.

7. Ensure that all distributions of tools and equipment are monitored for both quality and quantity and that

relationship management with vendors is maintained in project locations.

8. Organize and conduct satisfaction and feedback surveys to improve future livelihoods projects.

9. In coordination with the Team Leader, coordinate with the relevant government authorities, business

associations and private sector companies to implement IOM’s livelihoods projects.

10. Monitor achievements in accordance with work plans and report progress to the Livelihoods Team and

Team Leader to improve delivery of livelihoods assistance.

11. Coordinate with field staff and the Information Management (IM) unit to maintain up-to-date and

accurate beneficiary data in the IOM Portal.

12. Provide support as required for the implementation of other elements of field team activity including

those related to community engagement and engineering.

13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Education:

 University degree in social sciences from an accredited academic university or institute.

Experience and Skills:

 Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in social projects/community stabilization though a gender

point and experience with international organization is an advantage.

 Proficiency in office applications, including Word and Excel, and internet explorer.

 Working experience in the areas of livelihoods, microloans, and recovery.

Languages:

 Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

 Any other language is an asset.

Behavioral Competencies

 Work prioritization and ability to multitask.

 Shares knowledge and experience.

 Positive, constructive attitude.

 Ability to work and act under pressure with discretion in politically sensitive environment with a

minimum of comfort.

 Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.

 Ready to work independently, under tight deadlines.

 Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

 Ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment with a positive attitude.

 Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.

 Strives for supportive working environment and positive working relationship.

 Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment, retaliation, and promotes the prevention of

sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).

While this vacancy is open to both Internals and Externals, priority shall be given to qualified Internal applicants.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via this link:

https://vacancies.my-soc.org/apply.php?job=20210221075452&token=wa4HIDvis96rE08c5yThxXbtL

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.