Livelihoods Program associate (Case manager)

Context/Reporting line:

 

IOM is a major actor in post-conflict recovery and reconstruction, and as such is heavily involved in livelihood development and job creation programmes. IOM’s strengths lie in its field presence around the country and operational capacity to rebuild community infrastructure, conduct vocational and other trainings, providing grant funding at local level to support business development and a variety of other areas key to recovery.

 

IOM provides livelihoods support to people in extreme poverty through targeted support in the form of a graduation like approach leveraging its existing services towards improving living conditions of targeted families.

 

Under the general guidance of the Head, Transition and Recovery Division, the overall supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Transition and Recovery), the administrative supervision of the Head of Sub Office (HoSO) and the direct supervision of the Team Leader in close coordination with the Livelihoods Technical Team, the successful candidate will perform the following duties:

 

Core Functions / Responsibilities

 

1. Work closely with different IOM units and other organizations to establish service referral initiatives
2. Profile and mobilize families in the targeted communities for potential enrollment in the IOM services
3. Facilitates access to resources provided by communities, NGOs, Private sector, and other actors working in the areas. This includes housing, food, clothing, school programs, vocational opportunities, or services
4. Facilitate administrative and logistical requirements of the program by coordinating with different teams in IOM and submit appropriate supporting documents to initiate the payment delivery process.
5. Facilitate the enrollment of the targeted beneficiaries to different livelihoods services and prepare appropriate livelihoods service plans based on the different assessments.
6. Provide mentorship and coaching services to beneficiaries and ensure that the developed livelihoods plans are on track.
7. Work closely with selected IOM beneficiaries to make informed decisions by acting as their advocate throughout the program and advise when appropriate.
8. Handle case assignments, draft service plans, review case progress and provide recommendations to determine case closure
9. Work closely with different IOM teams and develop effective working relations with different teams in IOM throughout the entire case management process
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

 

Education:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Psychology, International Development or related fields from an accredited university.

 

Experience and Skills:

 

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in socioeconomic field; working experience with international organizations is an advantage
• Background in social work, case management, mental health, disability care, substance abuse recovery, geriatric care, and long-term care.
• Experience as a case manager.
• Good computer skills (MS Office, Internet).
• Good initiative and ability to plan and manage activities with limited supervision.
• Capacity to work under pressure and hardship environment.
• Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, and drive for results
• Ability to work harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.

 

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via this link:

https://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20250421105032/DfAXpF5ro6RwVgT0dSxWbOPUJ