Livelihood and Economic Development Technical Advisor

Overview

Ensure effective development and implementation of UCR Livelihoods/ED programs

You have:

• Three to five years of technical expertise in Economic development or Livelihoods/ED.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Livelihoods/ED, Economy, Food Security, etc.
• Master's Degree in Economic development or related areas is an added advantage.
• Effective written and oral communication in English is required.
• Experience in capacity building processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Excellent written skills in Ukrainian and Russian preferred.
• Willingness to work during a crisis including natural or manmade disasters.
• Availability to work outside regular office hours occasionally.

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

International Assignment - Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Job Description:

PURPOSE OF POSITION****:

The position holder ensures development and implementation of the WV Ukraine Crisis Response (UCR) Livelihoods/Economic Development (ED) Program strategy and Livelihoods/ED Technical Programming in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. The Livelihoods/ED Advisor is responsible of:

1. Drafting the UCR Livelihoods and ED strategy.

2. Supporting the development Livelihoods and ED programs.

3. Providing technical support to project teams for quality assurance. 4. Empowering and building capacities of the field staff and 5. Representing WVUCR in cluster and working groups and with relevant Ministries/stakeholders.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategy & Program Development

• Develop UCR livelihoods strategy. Meet donors to preposition for new program ideas and models based on evidence.
• Develop the technical/sectoral components of new proposals, in consultation with Programs, MEAL and Operations teams ensuring sustainability and impact.
• Provide input into budget of technical components within new proposals. Lead in design with Programs team and Operations for potential new proposals in Livelihoods/ED based on emerging new needs and ensure documenting of evidence.
• Participate in development of new WVUCR strategy and priorities based on emerging needs and donor interests.
• Lead development of technical approaches and technical programs in alignment with strategy.

Support implementation, monitoring and reporting.

• Provide technical supervision to field Livelihoods/ED staff including coaching, sharing resources and materials, revision of reports, analyzing lessons, etc. Closely monitor implementation from a technical perspective and establish systems of measuring impact as well as documenting evidence.
• Conduct field spot checks on regular basis to monitor progress of projects and discuss challenges with field teams.
• Co-lead with MEAL team the development of Evidence Building Plans (EBPs) for Technical Programs and for new projects.
• Develop sector measurement tools in collaboration with MEAL team. Specifically, set sectorial/technical tool questions based on accredited global tools. Provide technical review of livelihood/Economic Development/Food Security procurement related bids to ensure quality and value for money. Review grant progress reports and M&E reports specifically program findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with MEAL team in organizing learning and reflections sessions for projects to track and document evidence.

Staff matrix Management & Capacity Building

• Revise Livelihoods/ED related JDs when needed and participate in the recruitment of relevant project and technical staff.
• Develop and revise Livelihoods/ED capacity building plans and share with P&C.
• Orient and train WV UCR relevant staff (including direct/matrix reports) on Livelihoods/ED Technical Programs, standards, tools, models, etc.
• Provide regular feedback on performance for matrix reports.

Networking & External Engagement

• Engage in networking and coordination with external Livelihoods/ED Stakeholders and partners (Livelihoods/ED clusters, working groups etc
• Participate in workshops, training and internal WVUCR meetings, workshops, etc.
• Coordinate with regional office and other relevant internal stakeholders at WV, whether at the Regional or Global level as necessary.

Learning and Research

• Participate in all Livelihoods/ED projects’ lessons learned events and establish a system of capturing these to inform new programming.
• Participate in design and roll out of new research proposals and initiatives of WVUCR as needed.
• Conduct regular situational analysis of the sector and feed recommendations back to WVUCR for decision making on future priorities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Required professional experience and Language:

• Strong understanding of Livelihoods/ED systems, established Livelihoods/ED practices, Minimum Economic Recovery Standards, EMMA, etc.
• Creative and able to come up with, embrace and coordinate innovative thinking, partnership building and problem-solving skills.
• Good analytical and writing skills. Good interpersonal skills, influencing skills and cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Effective in written and oral communication in English.
• Able to work on multifunctional tasks in the pressure of time and organizational changes.
• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint .
• Three to five years of technical expertise in the areas of Economic development or Livelihoods/ED Experience in capacity building processes, tools and methodologies.
• Two years or more NGO experience in the humanitarian and development fields respectively Experience in needs assessment and project design Experience in working with UN agencies, collaborating with relevant government ministries, and relevant Livelihoods/ED donors. Proven experience in Livelihoods/EDs in Emergency, recovery, and development settings.
• Excellent written English, Ukrainian and Russian preferred.
• The position requires ability and willingness to continue to function during a crisis, including during a World Vision response to a manmade or natural disaster.
• The position requires availability and willingness to work outside regular office hours occasionally.

Required education, training, license, registration, and certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in any area related to Livelihoods/ED, Economy, economic development, Food Security, Agriculture, Value chain Development, etc.
• Master’s Degree in the following areas.: Economic development, Business administration, Food security is an added advantage.

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Experience participating in program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Experience with women economic empowerment programs agricultural and non-agricultural based livelihood programs.
• Experience with program design and strategy development.
• HEAT or equivalent is preferred.

Travel and/or Work Environment

• The position requires 75% of the time to be office based.
• The position requires 25% of travel.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local and International Applicants (IA's) Accepted

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Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: wvi.org