Latest Jobs: Assistant Livelihood Officer
Applications are being accepted for qualified applicants in the department of Islamic Relief Pakistan to fill the vacant post announced in the daily newspaper Classified Source on the date of 28 October, 2023.
Islamic Relief Pakistan
Date Posted: | :: | 28 October, 2023 |
Department: | :: | Islamic Relief Pakistan |
Category | Sector | :: | INGO |
Newspaper: | :: | Classified Source Newspaper |
Education: | :: | Bachelor |
Total Vacancies: | :: | Details in attached ads |
Vacancy Location: | :: | Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan |
Job Type: | :: | Full Time |
Expected Last Date: | :: | 07 November, 2023 |
Vacant Positions: Assistant Livelihood Officer
- ASSISTANT LIVELIHOOD OFFICER
At the moment, the Islamic Relief Pakistan Larkana is seeking to hire a Assistant Livelihood Officer employee.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Regular/need based contact with the relevant stakeholders (communities, Govt. agencies and other humanitarian national and international NGOs and INGOs) at Sindh for project communication, coordination & representation.
- Identification and registration of beneficiary according to set criteria for vocational trainings and enterprise support and livelihood packages.
- Management of beneficiary tracking sheet (MIS, management information system).
- Technical feasibility for physical infrastructure schemes and verification of beneficiaries.
- Close coordination with line Government Departments in designing of different livelihood packages according to target areas.
- Document in a timely manner, all progress, challenges, and learning for future implementation of the similar projects and accountability.
- Conduct regular field visits with 80% time in field and 20% for reporting.
- Support the PR/Media team in the development of constructive working relationships with media representatives to build international and public profile and ensure positive coverage and the timely provision of situation reports and fundraising material to the headquarters.
- Liaise with the local Sr. supply chain officer to ensure compliance with the organization’s Security Guidelines and their effective application in the local context;
- Monitor the operational environment with respect to increased level of threat and advise the Livelihood Officer and the organization’s Security Officer/Security Focal person.
- Follow the appropriate communications means to meet operational and security requirements;
- Ensure that administrative support functions are supported in accordance with the organization’s administrative policies and procedures;
- Ensure compliance with country legal, contractual, labour and statutory requirements.
- Ensure with the Finance department, the maintenance of the financial protocols and accounting systems for all field interventions.
- Ensure compliance with the Organization’s policies & procedures in true spirit for effective delivery of services to communities.
- In depth understanding of the Organization’s values and their demonstration in the field while working with communities.
- Abide by the the Organization’s zero tolerance policy towards bribery & corruption through sensitization / empowerment of communities on coping mechanism so that they can raise voice as & when feel inappropriate.
- Thorough knowledge of the Organization’s strategic priorities to ensure effective implementation with future sustainability.
- Assist in identification & documentation of organizational successes for show casing the Organization’s work.
- Facilitate communities in adaptation of environment friendly & cost effective approaches to meet their current as well as future needs with specific attention to climate change.
- Focused efforts to be made for mainstreaming of marginalized groups i.e. Persons with disability and old age, minorities, Women & children etc in consultation & implementation of project activities at ground.
- Strengthen mechanism to Influence the decision makers through communities to pay attention towards DRR planning, give voice to suffering and the excluded, highlighting the protection needs of people.
- Participation and facilitation in implementation of the Organization’s seasonal programmes.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with the organizational values & principles, vision and mission as well as commitment to its PSEAH (preventing sexual exploitation abuse and harassment) protocols. IR has a zero-tolerance policy towards PSEAH and don’t upport any action that promotes or encourages PSEAH.
IR is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IR engages. IR expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
Qualification & Experience:
· Graduate, preferably Master / Bachelor Degree holder in Social Sciences
· Relevant experience of 1 year with Masters / 2 years with Bachelors in livelihood related project with NGOs/INGOs.
Key Personal Qualities:
- Strong emotional intelligence and resilience, and able to maintain composure – acting in a calm and measured way, in difficult situations.
- Strong & confident communication skills which delivers information persuasively and with clarity in a wide range of situations.
- Has a positive demeanor and disposition, and able to overcome setbacks by motivating self and others.
- Has a learning attitude and a continuous improvement philosophy.
- Strong understanding of the humanitarian operating context, including Sphere, the humanitarian system, donors, security, civil military liaison and program management.
- S/he must have experience of working for a Humanitarian Organization specifically in the context of Sindh.
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
- Screening clearance
- Receipt of satisfactory references
How to Apply?
Interested candidates should email their CVs (necessary documents as listed in the attached adverts) before the closing date: 07 November, 2023, The job title must be clearly mentioned in the subject line of the application. Islamic Relief Pakistan ensures equal opportunity for all equally qualified candidates.