Livelihoods Officer

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JOB Vacancy Announcement #: 8631

Job Title: Livelihoods Officer

Application deadline: 20.07.2023

Duty Station: Raqqa

Job Requirements:

  • A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as economics, business administration, or social sciences.
  • Strong knowledge of financial literacy, savings mobilization, income generation activities, and entrepreneurship.
  • Proven experience working with self-help saving groups or Livelihoods interventions, with a focus on women empowerment and poverty alleviation.
  • understanding of savings mobilization, and income generation activities.
  • Excellent training and facilitation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with self-help group members, stakeholders, and team members.
  • Proficient computer skills, including MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and ability to work with data management systems.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify challenges and propose appropriate solutions.
  • Good written and spoken English is required.
  • Knowledge of local community dynamics and cultural sensitivities.

Job Description:

  1. Objectives:

To empower and promote the financial independence of the SHG members within the community by facilitating the formation and management of self-help saving groups. The officer will provide guidance, training, and support to group members, enabling them to achieve their financial goals and implement income-generating activities. The officer will also ensure the smooth functioning of the groups, monitor their performance, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with the Livelihoods Senior Officer and the Business Support Team Leader to scale up the SHG project.

  1. Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate the formation of new self-help saving groups in the community, including identifying potential members, organizing initial meetings, and guiding the group formation process.
  • Identify training needs and facilitate relevant capacity-building workshops for the groups.
  • Assist groups in developing business plans, setting financial goals, and implementing income-generating activities.
  • Conduct regular monitoring visits to self-help saving groups to assess their performance, identify challenges, and provide guidance for improvement.
  • Provide regular training sessions to group members on topics such as financial literacy, savings management, entrepreneurship, and business development.
  • Support group members in developing and implementing income-generation activities, including providing technical assistance, facilitating access to markets, and promoting product diversification.
  • Collaborate with Senior Officer and Business Support Team Leader to develop and implement strategies for scaling up the self-help saving group program.
  • Ensure accurate and up-to-date record-keeping of group activities, including financial transactions, savings balances, loan repayments, and member profiles.
  • Prepare regular reports on the progress, challenges, and impact of the self-help saving group program.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation and records of project activities, including meeting minutes, attendance registers, and financial transactions.
  • Supervise the Assistants, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback.
  1. Other Required Tasks:
  • Prepare and process purchase orders for materials, equipment, or services required by the self-help groups.
  • Supervise the business and vocational trainers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality training and capacity-building sessions.
  • Assist in the training of new self-help group members.
  • Makes sure that funds transferred to the field are paid in time according to CvT’s policies.
  • Undertake any other relative tasks assigned by the Livelihoods Department.

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How to Apply:
Please send your CV to the following email/Link:

Interested candidates (male or female) are invited to submit their application by midnight on the 20.07.2023 via this link: https://airtable.com/shrqkjnEonQYnpaNZ    Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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