Job ID
39661
Job Title
Senior Livelihood Officer
To work for
HEKS-EPER
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
1. Works closely with the Livelihood Project Manager (LPM) to ensure the effective implementation of project activities as per the work plan. He/She Identifies potential delays and promptly reports them to the management, proposing mitigation measures to ensure project success.
2. Leads in coordinating activities between training providers and HEKS/EPER. This includes monitoring the training schedule, deliverables, and quality to ensure alignment with project goals.
3. Provides quality assurance for project implementation, ensuring that all activities adhere to internal regulations, project requirements, and donor guidelines.
4. Prepares various narratives, technical reports, and financial reports as required, contributing to transparent and accurate project documentation.
5. Conducts needs assessments, market research, and feasibility studies to identify potential livelihood interventions, helping to inform project decision-making.
6. Regularly prepares and presents progress reports, keeping management informed about project status.
7. Maintains ongoing communication and liaison with local authorities, partners, vendors, and representatives from the Department of Social Affairs and Labor (DoSAL). Attends meetings as necessary to ensure smooth project progress.
8. Participates in relevant sector meetings and workshops at the governorate level, fostering collaboration and staying updated on sector developments.
9. Performs any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager, contributing to the overall success of the livelihood project.
2. Leads in coordinating activities between training providers and HEKS/EPER. This includes monitoring the training schedule, deliverables, and quality to ensure alignment with project goals.
3. Provides quality assurance for project implementation, ensuring that all activities adhere to internal regulations, project requirements, and donor guidelines.
4. Prepares various narratives, technical reports, and financial reports as required, contributing to transparent and accurate project documentation.
5. Conducts needs assessments, market research, and feasibility studies to identify potential livelihood interventions, helping to inform project decision-making.
6. Regularly prepares and presents progress reports, keeping management informed about project status.
7. Maintains ongoing communication and liaison with local authorities, partners, vendors, and representatives from the Department of Social Affairs and Labor (DoSAL). Attends meetings as necessary to ensure smooth project progress.
8. Participates in relevant sector meetings and workshops at the governorate level, fostering collaboration and staying updated on sector developments.
9. Performs any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager, contributing to the overall success of the livelihood project.
Qualifications
1. Professional experience
- Bachelor's degree in economics, business, social sciences, law, or related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in livelihoods programming.
- Strong technical skills in livelihoods interventions, including value chain development, microfinance, business development services, and other livelihood-related activities.
2. Knowledge and skills
- English/Arabic: Fluent (spoken/written) mandatory
- Proficient user of MS Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
3. Personal skills
- Ability to work in a structured manner and independently with limited oversight.
- Excellent problem solving skills.
- Excellent coordination and communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in economics, business, social sciences, law, or related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in livelihoods programming.
- Strong technical skills in livelihoods interventions, including value chain development, microfinance, business development services, and other livelihood-related activities.
2. Knowledge and skills
- English/Arabic: Fluent (spoken/written) mandatory
- Proficient user of MS Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
3. Personal skills
- Ability to work in a structured manner and independently with limited oversight.
- Excellent problem solving skills.
- Excellent coordination and communication skills.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted.
The applications will be reviewed as they are received and the position may be closed before the deadline.
The applications will be reviewed as they are received and the position may be closed before the deadline.
Salary and Benefits
As per HEKS/EPER salary scale
Medical and Life insurance
Medical and Life insurance
About us
HEKS/EPER Swiss Church Aid is the aid organization of the Protestant Churches of Switzerland and has its headquarters in Zurich/Switzerland. HEKS/EPER works towards a more humane and more equitable world, assisting people and communities to overcome economic, social or humanitarian disparities in order to gain autonomy and to live with dignity both in Switzerland and abroad. Therefore, HEKS/EPER engages in development cooperation, humanitarian aid and church cooperation. HEKS/EPER has its own coordination offices in presently 16 key countries and around 200 projects world-wide. HEKS/EPER is a member of the ACT Alliance.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Jun 15, 2024
Expiry Date
Jul 15, 2024
CV Language
English
