ERD Manager(Afghan Nationals Only)
Lead the livelihoods program with strategic oversight and effective implementation.
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Overview
Lead the livelihoods program with strategic oversight and effective implementation.
You have:
- Degree or Postgraduate degree in Development Studies or related field.
- 5 to 7 years of experience in managing economic well-being programs.
- Proven ability to deliver effective and timely program outputs.
- Highly developed skills in budget monitoring and management.
- Strong commitment to developing the capacity of national staff.
- Proven management ability and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and effective leadership qualities.
- Proficiency in common computer software, including word processing and spreadsheets.
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities within personal workload.
- Familiarity with exit strategies and sustainability issues in development programs.
- Previous experience dealing with protection issues associated with IDPs and Refugee populations.
Job Description
- Strategic Planning and Monitoring: - Provide technical expertise in the implementation of the livelihoods program, including planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting components. - Support the design of monitoring tools for livelihood projects and establish community engagement and accountability systems. - Review and contribute to post-distribution monitoring tools. - Draft and submit donor narrative reports to ERD Program Coordinator/Head of Livelihoods. - Support data collection, design case studies, and success stories. - Conduct regular process monitoring missions in implementation provinces. - Work Planning and Performance Management: - Develop detailed work plans for core livelihoods center services, establishing clear targets and performance indicators for staff. - Technical Support for Livelihood Grants: - Provide effective technical support for the implementation of active livelihood grants. - Contribute to the design of operations manuals and tools, including standard operating procedures, terms of references, and project databases. - Conduct training and orientation for project teams. - Design community mobilization strategies and approaches. - Map and select livelihood beneficiaries. - Develop market-oriented economic activities for project beneficiaries. - Lead assessments and selection of Financial Service Providers. - Oversee procurements and administrative works associated with the livelihoods program. - Implementation Oversight: - Ensure smooth and timely implementation of core center activities, including client intake, registration, procurement, project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and client payments. - Integration of Services: - Support the integration of livelihood center services, including vocational and on-the-job training, micro-enterprise support, and legal and job placement services. - Collaboration and Representation: - Collaborate with the Program Coordinator to develop or review tools, processes, guidance, and support materials. - Lead assessments and shape new project proposals. - Represent IRC at external meetings or forums at the provincial level. - Support the coordination with technical teams for appropriate payment processes and modalities. - Reporting and Budget Management: - Prepare and support donor and internal reporting. - Develop and oversee the yearly implementation plans, manage project budgets, and propose necessary budget realignments. - Collaborate with Finance Manager, Logistics Manager, and finance and logistics staff to ensure well-scheduled budgets and procurement plans. - Community Engagement and Linkages: - Work closely with rural and urban communities, conducting focus group meetings to identify beneficiaries and ensure community consent. - Assess beneficiary needs and support the design and implementation of responsive interventions. - Link and integrate trained apprentices and farmers into the local market. - Promote gender equality mainstreaming in program strategies. - Stakeholder Relations and Institutional Networking: - Establish and maintain strong relationships with relevant government departments and committees. - Promote community development committees, local resilience committees, and Food Security Clusters for effective management and sustainability. - Quality Improvement and Learning: - Design and conduct student learning achievement tests, evaluations, and case studies to identify best practices and lessons learned. - Coordinate with technical specialists and advisors to share best practices and attend relevant trainings. - Team Leadership: - Provide leadership to the project team, ensuring clarity on plans and priorities. - Foster effective teamwork and collaboration with other sectors and the overall project team for large-scale projects. - Policy Adherence: - Abide by IRC policies. - Other Duties:
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
1. Educational Background: - Degree or Postgraduate degree in Development Studies, Agriculture, Business Development, Social Science, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience will be considered. 2. Professional Experience: - Demonstrated 5 up to 7 years of experience in managing or leading economic well-being programs, such as Cash Programming, Livelihood, Agriculture, Entrepreneurship, Business Grants, Economic Recovery, and Market Systems (ERMS). 3. Performance and Output Delivery: - Proven ability to deliver effective and timely program outputs. 4. Budget Monitoring and Management: - Highly developed skills in budget monitoring and management. 5. Capacity Development: - Strong commitment to supporting and developing the capacity of national staff. - Demonstrated ability to develop a second layer of leadership. 6. Management and Interpersonal Skills: - Proven management ability and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and team-oriented approach. 7. Problem Solving and Leadership: - Strong problem-solving skills and effective leadership qualities. 8. Computer Proficiency: - Proficiency in common computer software, including word processing and spreadsheets. 9. Adaptability and Conflict Resolution: - Ability to deal with challenging and often frustrating work situations. - Skill in managing conflicting priorities within personal workload. 10. Knowledge and Expertise: - Familiarity with exit strategies and sustainability issues in development programs. 11. Protection Experience: - Previous experience dealing with protection issues associated with Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and Refugee populations.
Personal Attributes:
- Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and in dynamic environments. - Excellent communication and negotiation skills. - High ethical standards and integrity.
Preferred Qualities:
- Certification or training in relevant areas. - Familiarity with international humanitarian standards and principles. - Language proficiency relevant to the project area.
Potential interview questions
| How would you approach developing a new livelihood project in a challenged area? | Understanding your strategy helps assess your planning capabilities and local understanding. | Describe your process for needs assessment, stakeholder engagement, and project design. |
| Can you provide an example of how you managed to resolve a conflict in your team? | This question evaluates your interpersonal skills and approach to conflict resolution. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure timely delivery of program outputs? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with budget management in previous projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe how you would engage with a community to determine their needs for a livelihood program. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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