Livelihoods Assistant at the International Rescue Committee (IRC)

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to people affected by war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Livelihoods Assistant

Requisition ID: req4978
Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Sector: Economic Recovery & Livelihood
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No

Job Overview/Summary

• The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Nigeria through the Economic Recovery and Development (ERD) sector is implementing an agriculture project in Adamawa State, northeast Nigeria.
• The Livelihoods Assistant will support Livelihoods Officer in facilitating trainings on agribusiness and business skills, conduct monitoring visits to collect data on VSLA, FFS, monthly income and revenue. Support in market strengthening through engagement with agro dealers.

Major Responsibilities

• Support in facilitating training in agribusiness and business skills
• Assist the Livelihoods Officer in conducting trainings, preparation of training modules for training especially for agribusiness and market strengthening.
• Conduct frequent site visits to facilitate trainings, monitor adoption of practices, and collect data from farmers
• Document field achievements, innovations, failures, and lessons learned to integrate into project activities
• Support the preparation of project reports on livelihoods and agriculture activities
• Perform other activities as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor or ERD team

Key Working Relationships:

• Position Reports to: Livelihoods Officer

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Agricultural Economics,

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years professional experience in providing technical supports on livelihoods and agriculture production
• Experience working with INGO/NGO in Adamawa state

Demonstrated Technical Skills:

• Technical skills in agriculture and rural livelihoods programming
• Strong training and facilitation skills
• Experience in community and stakeholders relationship building and management   . 

Languages:

• Fluency in English Language both written and spoken is required and Hausa language is mandatory

Computer/Other Tech Requirements:

• Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Working Environment:

• The position will be based in Mubi, Adamawa State. The security situation in Mubi is relatively stable with periodic tensions. All IRC offices are provided with internet facilities and there is reliable mobile telecommunication network in Adamawa.

Benefits

• Competitive Monthly salary,
• Health Insurance Coverage for Family, Pension, Creche Facilities available for Women with babies under 12 Months.

Standards for Professional Conduct:

• The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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