Livelihoods Officer at Plan International

Plan international is an independent child-centered international development organization committed to advancing the rights of children and fight against poverty. Plan International has no religious, political and government affiliation. For over 78 years. we have supported girls and boys and their communities around the world to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights, free themselves from poverty and live positive fulfilling lives. Plan currently works in 70 countries including Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Livelihoods Officer

Location: Maiduguri
Department: Program
Reports to: Field Coordinator with Technical line to Child Livelihoods Specialist
Duration: 12 Months

Purpose

• Coordinates the Cash Transfer Program (CTP) of the Humanitarian projects in Maiduguri in line with International minimum standards in Northeast Borno states, Communicates within Plan International Nigeria and with partners and related government institutions. The post holder will also contribute towards the capacity building of Plan Internationals implementing partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementing cash transfer programming for the humanitarian response in Maiduguri ensure beneficiaries are selected based on project criteria
• Prepare distribution plan for ease and safety of cash distribution
• Lead in beneficiaries’ verification to prevent fraud
• Collect all information sheets (beneficiary lists, registration forms, distribution lists, and others) at the distribution site
• Support in Post Distribution Monitoring
• Establish and maintain transparent, functional relationships with business/corporates
• Apply technical knowledge and skills to sensitize and inform beneficiaries and community members in full compliance with standard operating procedures and guidelines
• Participate in research and surveys relating to cash distribution and the appropriateness
• Deliver and oversee the project activities
• Liaise with other Organizations on the ground and in meetings when related to CTP
• Actively participate in the collection of data for beneficiary verifications and households assessments related to cash beneficiaries
• Represent Plan in Cash Working Group meetings in Maiduguri
• In collaboration with Child Protection team, ensure that children are safeguarded at all times

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree Field of education: Bachelor of Arts or Science in Social Science,
• Economics, Agriculture or related fields
• 2-3 years working experience for INGOs preferred
• Experience in community mobilization and participatory decision making highly preferred and valued
• Demonstrated experience and capacity in conducting emergency assessments, field-level data collection, and experience analysing field data and concisely reporting on results.

Physical Environment and Demands:

• Travel extensively to lead and supervise programme activities.

Level of Contact with Children:

• High contact- the job responsibilities of this position require the post holder to have frequent contact with children. It is expected that children shall be protected at all times.

Application Closing Date
16th April, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a full CV and a comprehensive cover letter setting out your reasons for applying for the post and outlining the qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills that you feel you can bring to the role to: [email protected]

Note

• Indicate the Job title and location as subject of the mail, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Plan International Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer ad does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender or disabilities.
• Plan International Nigeria is fully committed to child protection to prevent children from all forms of abuse.