Livelihood Officer – Market and Job Placement

Requires a Cover Letter?: 
no
Application Submissions Guideline: 

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 14 July 2020 “Pending Donor Approval

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

Contact Person Name: 
Karim Mikati
Contact Person Position: 
HR specialist
Contact Person Email: 
Description: 

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

Operating since 2004 in Lebanon, DRC has addressed the needs and rights of vulnerable populations, working initially with Palestinian refugees (since 2004), Iraqi refugees (2007-2010), Lebanese IDPs (during the 2006 conflict), migrant domestic workers (since 2009) and, since 2011, responding to the Syrian refugee crisis.

DRC Lebanon is currently delivering programming in protection, housing, infrastructure, basic assistance, livelihoods, and community development interventions. This myriad programming seeks to address the immediate needs of displaced populations and concurrently support vulnerable host populations. DRC has five offices spread throughout Lebanon in, Beirut, the Bekaa, Saida, Tripoli and Qobayat.

 

About the job

The Livelihoods Officer will be based in Bekaa as a member of the Livelihoods department. The Livelihoods Officer will play a key role in implementing various Livelihoods programs in Bekaa Bar Elias community development center S/he will particularly focus on outreaching employers, creating a network in the market with several businesses and potential employers, provide placement opportunities for Work Based Learning and for job placement.

The officer will conduct daily follow-ups and data collection about the markets and job opportunities for DRC beneficiaries. The officer will also provide soft skills trainings for selected individuals, conduct awareness session decent work condition, as well as coordinate with relevant partners and activities within the Community Development Center. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Program Implementation:

  • Participate in the identification of new outreach methods for the employers /beneficiaries.
  • Map employers from private sector and perform outreach to engage them in the possibility of hosting apprentices. Follow up and monitor apprenticeship placements to ensure a successful fit, a positive learning experience, and monitor compliance to grant requirements. And Map livelihood actors and training service providers and engage with them in the possibility of referring participants to their trainings, cash for work project, BDS programs etc. Follow up and monitor referred participants to ensure participants successfully received the needed service.
  • Visit employers (businesses), NGOs, UN agencies, vocational training providers to explain the role of the DRC Employment Center and its services, to obtain job vacancies, place and refer jobseekers on a weekly basis. Identify job vacancies and refer jobseekers, support employers through pre-screening of job seekers.
  • Follow up with jobseekers after referring them to employers, and /or after being hired.
  • Conduct data collection on the local labor market and enter collected information on Job Vacancies, Training opportunities and self-employment support programs into the database.
  • Follow up Work based learning placements quality by executing regular spot checks, evaluations, and capacity building plan implementation.
  • Develop good linkage with private sector for beneficiaries’ enrollment in work based learning program and job placement
  • Map available job platforms which we can make available for beneficiaries in the CDC and teach them how to use these platforms.

HR and Administration

  • Work closely with operational staff to ensure a proper management and follow up on order requests, payment requests and financial forecast of program activities. In particular, the Livelihoods Officer is in charge of all the HR and administration, including procurement, that is directly in relation with the job placement and private sector.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Documentation

  • Work closely with the monitoring and evaluation department to facilitate monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure program implementation is on track and of highest quality.
  • Ensure that all reporting and referrals is done through the relevant online platforms.

 

 About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a Bachelor University degree; preferably related to international development, social sciences, economics, business, or education. Moreover, we also expect the following:

 

Required

  • Minimum 2 years experience with INGOs, preferably in Livelihoods, or related sectors, which would include experience with the following activities:
    • Engagement with the private sector and providing job placement
    • Knowledge of the local labour market and livelihoods pathways for vulnerable individuals.
    • Conducting market assessments.
    • Training and facilitation for staff and community groups

 

 

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: 

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. 

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. 

Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

 

We offer

Contract length: 6 months renewable based on performance and availability of funds

Band/Level: H2

Duty Station: Bekaa

Start date: July 2020

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact [email protected]

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NOTE:

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Last modified: 
01 Jul, 2020
Intervention Sector(s):
Refugees
Application Deadline:
Tuesday, 14 July 2020
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
Pending donor approval 6 months approximately
Salary
2638125 LBP or 1750 USD
Salary Range:
1500 to 2000 (USD)
Education Degree:
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details:
To be successful in this role we expect you to have a Bachelor University degree; preferably related to international development, social sciences, economics, business, or education
Experience Requirements:
2 to 3 years
Arabic Language:
Fluent
English Language:
Very Good
French Language:
None
Country/City: 
  • Lebanon
  • Beqaa