Livelihood Assistant

Confidential

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Posted date	12th December, 2024	Last date to apply	27th December, 2024
Country	Pakistan	Locations	Peshawar, Swabi, Lower Dir, Quetta
Category	Program Management
Salary	PKR120,000 - 130,000
Type	Full Time	Positions	8
Experience	3 years

This position is open on a rolling basis and will be filled upon the availability of a suitable candidate.

Job Profile

The Livelihood Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting livelihood activities and initiatives within the organization. This role involves collaborating with the Livelihood Coordinator/Technical lead to facilitate and implement various projects activities aimed at improving the economic well-being of beneficiaries. The Livelihood Assistant will be responsible for tasks related to planning and execution of livelihood activities in accordance with project objectives and donor requirements. Support the development of project work plans, budgets, and timelines. Coordinate project activities, including beneficiary registration, training sessions, and distribution of resources

Key Responsibilities

Livelihood assistant will hold program introduction meetings (BBCM) at village level

He/she will assist with community outreach and engagement to raise community understanding of the activities

He/she will form Afghan Community Forums (ACF) in Peshawar, Nowshera, Charsadda and Mardan districts.

He/she will support technical lead in market survey for trade identification in program districts

He/she will be responsible for identification of skilled beneficiary and assessment to select the most vulnerable from Afghan and host community.

He/she will identify community/homebased entrepreneurs for training delivery through Afghan Community Forums.

He/she will form groups of training beneficiaries (Afghan refugee and host community) to participate in technical trainings.

He/she will pay regular visits to ensure training quality

He/she will arrange and conduct digital skill trainings of target beneficiaries at district level

He/she will arrange service providers workshop for target beneficiaries to assist Afghan refugees and host community in business development

He/she will arrange Enterprise development training for skill trainees (Afghan refugees and host communities)

He/she will assist MHPSS associate in session delivery designed for training beneficiaries

He/she will be responsible for distribution of training toolkits among target beneficiaries

He/she will assist technical leads in maintaining up-to-date and accurate records of registration, community meetings and other relevant program documentation.

Documentation and Reporting:

He/she will maintainaccurate records and documentation of project activities and outcomes.

He/she will record and maintain the income tracker of skill training beneficiaries

Contribute to the preparation of timely and comprehensive project reports

Any other assignment by the supervisor/line manager.

Behavior and Conduct

Will ensure the highest standards of behavior inside and outside of work promotes the values in Organization code of conduct and safeguarding policies

Will be a model for ethical conduct standards for other team members

Will ensure own actions and the actions of the team members they manage do not impact the safety of the team and the vulnerable communities we serve

Will ensure external stakeholders are aware of Organizational conduct and reporting mechanisms

Report any concerns

Person Specification

Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, Economics, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Experience:

At least 3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the NGO sector.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including fluency in local languages.

Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with protection, human rights, livelihoods, and skill program.

Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Interpersonal Skills: Sensitivity to cultural norms, community dynamics, and conflict-sensitive approaches.

Computer Proficiency: Competence in MS Word and Excel for data entry and reporting.

Commitment: Dedication to community development and human rights principles.

Mobility: Willingness to travel extensively within the project’s target districts.

Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in developing work plans, monitoring frameworks, and progress reports.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

We are equal opportunity employer.

Requirements