Economic Security Generalist 3 (Livelihood Program Manager)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral and independent international humanitarian organization, which assists and protects victims of armed conflicts and other situations of violence. The ICRC is currently looking for staff for its support operations in Iraq.

ICRC offers:

• By joining our organization, you will have an opportunity to practice your profession in stimulating, complex, and sometimes challenging environments, where your work can make a difference.
• You will work with colleagues from various fields of expertise in a cross-cutting manner to help victims of conflict and other situations of violence. You will be dealing with humanitarian situations that require experience, resourcefulness, and innovation to achieve the best possible impact.
• You will work for the oldest major international humanitarian organization in the world, adding to your sense of achievement in alleviating the suffering of people and communities and giving you the chance to promote humanitarian values in these turbulent times.
• You will benefit from a competitive employment package, including different possibilities for career and personal development. You will take part in an onboarding course and follow continuous training, to build your career within the ICRC and beyond.
• The competitive compensation package, a monthly salary with benefits including (13^th salary, IRSP (International Retirement savings plan), final gratuity, medical coverage, life insurance, mobility allowance, and social security scheme).

Job Title: Economic Security Generalist 3 (Livelihood Program Manager)

Level: B3

Duty Station: Iraq – Nasiriyah Sub-Delegation

Reports to: Deputy Head of Sub-Delegation

Duration of Contract: One-year fixed-term contract with the possibility of renewal to an open-ended contract. For internal candidates, this contract may be open-ended based on your existing contract status.

Date of Issue:  13 August 2024

Deadline for applications:  31 August 2024

Objective:

The Livelihood Program Manager (Economic Security Generalist 3) designs, plans, implements, and monitors the ICRC’s Livelihood programmes in line with the country’s strategy, under supervision and with limited coaching and support from his/her hierarchical superior. Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Head of Sub-Delegation (DHoSD) and with technical support from the Economic Security Coordinator

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Based on an analysis of the livelihoods of the targeted population, identifies response options and assesses whether cash or in-kind aid is more appropriate and feasible.
• Designs and implements Agro, livestock, and livelihood interventions in communities affected by the Climate Change.
• Design a suitable method for registering beneficiaries.
• Ensures proper methods, planning, implementation, logistics, and reporting are used during aid distribution and can explain them.
• Integrates best practices in terms of accountability to beneficiaries throughout the program-cycle design.
• Analyses data collected using the household economy approach to identify economic security gaps and develop scenarios.
• Performs mid-level qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Describes results and produces data visualizations.
• Maintains a network of interlocutors (members of the population, community leaders, local authorities, NGOs, etc.)
• Is able to lead community needs assessments by engaging with stakeholders and beneficiaries to collect relevant information during focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and household visits.
• Establishes/maintains good relationships with the IRCS representatives in the field (branch secretary, volunteers, etc.)
• Takes part in expanding or strengthening the Sub-delegation’s network of contacts among the population, the local authorities, and/or other stakeholders.
• Contributes to organizing and delivering capacity-building activities and contributes to internal reporting.
• Supervises, coaches, guides, supports, and appraises one livelihood officer.

Education and Professional Experience required:

• University degree in economics, anthropology, veterinary science, nutrition, public health, or considerable experience in the humanitarian field.
• Ideally 6 years overall professional experience, including 3-5 years’ experience in a similar field of activity.
• Excellent computer literacy, and good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluent command of English and Arabic.
• Has keys analytical skills.

Proven leadership and teamwork skills.

How to Apply:

All qualified and interested candidates should forward their applications with a detailed updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating email and phone contacts with a minimum of two professional references, a cover letter stating why they think they have the necessary skills and qualifications for the said job opportunity and their salary expectations. Marked to ([email protected]) with the subject line: SURNAME First Name / Vacancy title.

• Applications will only be accepted with valid residency and work permits in Iraq.
• The successful candidate will undergo a three-month probation period.
• Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
• The successful candidate should not be committed to any governmental authority (e.g.: Ministry of Health)
• The staff who were selected in the reduction process are particularly encouraged to apply.

NB: If you have not heard from us within a Month of receiving your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

No Fee:

ICRC DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS WHETHER APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETINGS, OR PROCESSING.