Project Officer ( Vacational Training & Grants Livelihood) - Female

Programme & Policy

Overview

Implement vocational training programs for female Afghan refugees.

You have:

• Master's degree in Social Sciences or related subject(s) required.
• At least 3 years of experience in managing vocational (Livelihood) training programs required.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English required.
• Fluency in local languages will be an asset.
• Demonstrated understanding of complex emergencies, related security concerns, and appropriate responses with experience in insecure environments required.
• Excellent report-writing skills required.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, following procedures, meeting deadlines, and independent problem-solving required.
• Effective verbal communication skills required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The Project Officer will be responsible, in conjunction with the Senior Livilihood Officer, for implementing the vocational training component of Project at GVI Quetta that will provide vocational skills training to female Afghan refugees and host communities:

• Support the selection committee in identifying the recipients of vocational training in target locations of Quetta and among the Afghan refugee and host communities.
• Developing an appropriate training package, in collaboration with the GVI Quetta for the target participants.
• Coordinate with Principal GVI Quetta for smooth implementation of vocational training in GVI Quetta.
• Ensuring recipients are linked with local markets and have adequate knowledge to make market-based decisions
• Ensure that objectives and indicators as outlined in the grant agreement are met in time.
• Work closely with MEL to ensure necessary data and indicators related to the vocational training component of the project are being tracked.
• Support the selection committee in identifying the graduates of vocational training from all trades among the Afghan refugee and host communities for the provision of cash grants for business purposes.
• Ensure the availability of data of graduated trainees (female) who have successfully secured the job.
• Follow all MC SOPs on Safety and Security while conducting the activities in the assigned areas of catchment of Population (GVI) Quetta/ community/ MC office)
• Attend all refresher training sessions and meetings with other members of the project as required.
• Conduct herself professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and in no way jeopardize its humanitarian efforts.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work
• Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members
• Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.

Accountability:

Reports Directly To: Senior Project Officer Livelihood

Works Directly With: Program Team, Operations, Finance and MEL departments

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Master's degree in Social Sciences or related subject(s) Experience in managing vocational training programs. At least 03 years’ experience in managing vacational (Livelihood) training programs. Excellent report-writing skills required. Track record of maintaining liaison with governmental and non-governmental partners. Proficiency in written and spoken English. Fluency in local languages will be an asset. Demonstrated understanding of complex emergencies, related security concerns, and appropriate responses with experience in insecure environments. Demonstrated attention to detail, following procedures, meeting deadlines, and independent problem-solving. Effective verbal and written communication and experience with Microsoft Office applications.

SAFEGUARDING & ETHICS:

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. By applying for this role an applicant confirms that they have not previously violated an employer’s sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation and abuse, child safeguarding or trafficking policy. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline (integrityhotline@mercycorps.org

NOTE:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
• The management reserves the right to accept or reject any or all CV(s) without assigning any reason.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and females are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: mercycorps.org/careers/national