Livelihoods Officer

Support implementation of cash grants and capacity building activities.

Overview

Support implementation of cash grants and capacity building activities.

You have:

  • University degree in economics, public/business administration, or other related field.
  • Knowledge of resilience, early recovery and livelihoods interventions in Ukrainian context.
  • Thematic experience in agriculture, market systems development, livelihoods programming in the Ukrainian context preferred.
  • At least 3 years of overall working experience.
  • Experience in working with IDPs and conflict-affected population.
  • Proficiency in Ukrainian and English required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs required.
  • Good communication, presentation and reporting skills.
  • Practical understanding of the needs of IDPs and vulnerable population to engage in livelihoods activities.
  • Small business/micro-finance/budget management qualification will be an advantage.
  • Knowledge of Sphere standards and other trainings in humanitarian response preferred.

Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you had to support vulnerable populations with livelihoods opportunities. This question assesses your experience and understanding of working with vulnerable communities. Highlight your specific role, actions taken, and the outcome of your efforts.
How would you ensure that a cash grant program is sensitive to gender issues? This question evaluates your understanding of gender sensitivity in program design. Pro members can see the explanation.
Give an example of a successful capacity building intervention you conducted. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about a time you had to evaluate the impact of a program. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you build rapport with program participants? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you describe a time you faced a challenge while implementing a project and how you overcame it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What role does teamwork play in your work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 6 days ago - Updated 5 hours ago - Source: mercycorps.org/careers/national