Livelihood Officer Mid Level

Job Description

The Lutheran World Federation Nepal

Job Description for the position “Livelihood Officer”

Livelihood Officer is entrusted with the responsibility for proper livelihood support assessment of “Assistance to Persons of Concern (POCs) in Kathmandu Project” within the agreed framework of the UNHCR. The Livelihood Officer shall perform within the framework of LWF Nepal’s Country Strategy, Country Annual Plan (CAP) and Project Documents (PDs).

Job Description:

• Contribute to the development of livelihood strategy for PoCs, and prepare livelihood implementation plan and business plan.
• Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring, management and reporting of overall livelihood support program for PoCs.
• Work closely with mandated Persons of Concern (PoCs) in the field of accessing their existing capacities for income generating opportunities, their needs, interest, gaps and challenges in identifying the vulnerable families for self-reliance and livelihood support opportunities.
• Conduct regular assessment on the status of PoC for the necessary program execution.
• Conduct market assessment, ensure proper linkages with markets and informal sectors, and financial services.
• Establish and ensure informal income generating opportunities and job placements in informal sectors for PoCs.
• Conduct monitoring and reporting of livelihood support, and ensure that, lessons learnt through monitoring and evaluations are captured, capitalized and incorporated into future proposal design
• Ensure budgets and expenditures are monitored in compliance with financial regulations.
• Perform training need assessment for PoCs and coordinate with related donors and stakeholders in vocational training and entrepreneurship/enterprise development areas.
• Maintain good communication and close coordination with UNHCR, PoCs and other partner agencies to develop and implement various project activities.
• Carry out additional duties assigned/requested by Project Manager.

Qualification and Experience:

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in social and human sciences, international development or another relevant field is required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in relevant program/projects in I/NGOs.
• Strong understanding of issues concerning Refugees and IDPs.
• Be versed of international and national legal instruments related to Refugees and IDPs and the role of UNHCR and humanitarian organization like LWF Nepal.
• Knowledge and understanding of systems led approaches is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work in complex environments under tight deadlines. Previous experience is highly preferred.
• Strong organizational and livelihood management skills with demonstrated experience in strategic planning and ability to work independently are required.
• Familiarize him/herself with the mandate, mission and objectives of the Lutheran World Federation Nepal.

Competencies Required:

• Expertise/experience in small and micro enterprise development
• Skills in providing entrepreneurship & skill trainings
• Ensure a gender perspective in the scope of work
• Proficient in computer skills with good MS Office and good writing, including preliminary research and information gathering from the internet, MS Word, Excel and Power Point preparation is required.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Nepali required
• Proficient in Reporting
• High level of organizational ability and integrity

Preference will be given to female & members of disadvantaged groups.

Apply Instructions

Apply with the CV along with the interest letter to Human Resource Department at recruitment@lwf.org.np by 06 January 2017

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