ERD Manager (Afghan Nationals Only)

Overview

Manage economic well-being programs and support community engagement initiatives

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in development studies, Agriculture, Business Development, Social Science, or a related field.
• 4 to 5 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).
• Budget Monitoring and Management Skill.
• Team Capacity Development Skill.
• Management and Interpersonal Skills.
• Problem Solving and Leadership Skill.
• Computer Proficiency, Especially in Office Automation Programs, proper usage of Microsoft Outlook.
• Adaptability and Conflict Resolution.
• Fluency in local languages plus English.

Work Arrangement:

Job Description

1. Community Engagement and Advocacy: - Collaborate with local partners, private sectors, business communities, and youth groups to enhance the economic well-being of communities. - Work closely with community leaders, CDC (Community Development Committee) shura members, and advocate for returnees' access to land. - Address protection threats faced by beneficiaries and ensured the security of livelihoods for returnees and IDPs and their families. 2. Program Quality and Development: - Collaborate with ERD Technical Specialist and ERD Coordinator to ensure program quality. - Participate in the development of new ERD projects that align with identified economic opportunities, protection, women's empowerment, food security, vocational training centers, and economic outcomes. 3. Strategic Collaboration: - Collaborate with staff from other sectors to ensure a holistic approach, linking economic opportunities with protection, women's empowerment, and food security initiatives. 4. Leadership and Support: - Play a key role in providing leadership and support to field teams to ensure the successful implementation of livelihoods programming. 5. Coordination and Networking: - Engage with community leaders, CDCs, and relevant stakeholders to create partnerships and foster positive relationships for program success.

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 donors 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.

6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. Policy Adherence: - Abide by IRC policies. 11. Other Duties:

- Perform any other job relevant duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in development studies, Agriculture, Business Development, Social Science, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience will be considered. - Demonstrated 4 up to 5 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). - Budget Monitoring and Management Skill - Team Capacity Development Skill - Management and Interpersonal Skills - Problem Solving and Leadership Skill - Computer Proficiency, Especially in Office Automation Programs, proper usage of Microsoft Outlook - Adaptability and Conflict Resolution - Fluency in local languages plus English

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Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org