Social Cohesion and Livelihood Assistant X3

Programme & Policy

Overview

Support social cohesion and livelihoods project activities

You have:

• Experience in social cohesion initiatives or similar projects.
• Ability to conduct field visits and assess community needs.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
• Strong organizational skills for arranging logistics and trainings.
• Ability to work in a team and collaborate effectively with others.
• Familiarity with economic recovery and livelihoods programming.

Contract

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Social Cohesion and Economic Recovery Assistant

Diyala

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunities for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

In 2003, following the start of foreign military operations in Iraq, DRC became one of the first organisations to provide humanitarian assistance in the country and now operates in 11 governorates, including Anbar, Baghdad, Babel, Diyala, Duhok, Erbil, Karbala, Kirkuk, Najaf, Ninewa and Salah-al-Din.

Overall purpose of the role: The Social Cohesion and livelihood Assistant will support the Social Cohesion Project Manager (PM) in the implementation of the project: youth as leaders for peace. He/She will support the direct implementation of project activities managed by the DRC and he/she will provide additional support to the PM on the management of a local partnership where required. He/She will contribute to record keeping, reporting and data collection and will be required to engage in all aspects of the project to support the successful delivery of a peacebuilding and economic recovery and livelihood project in Diyala. The Social Cohesion and Livelihood Assistant will be expected to work around 20 % on the social cohesion component of the project and 80 % on Economic Recovery and Livelihoods.

Main Responsibilities:

• Collect relevant project data including baseline, context assessments, and project evaluations including proper use and storage of data in compliance with DRC policy.
• Contribute to the collation of data, reporting and documentation of project activities.
• Carry out administrative and other tasks as requested by the Social Cohesion Project Manager
• Arrange logistics in preparation of the different project activities in coordination with support staff
• Support the project manager with the implementation of day-to-day livelihood related project activities.
• Support the project manager with partnership coordination where required. This can include assisting during partnership meetings, supporting site visits to partners, supporting with trainings, and mentorship activities of the local partner organization.
• Conduct field visits to assess, implement and monitor all the livelihoods activities, like business and financial management training and business grants using as much as possible an age, gender and diversity approach, in order to fully understand community needs and priorities.
• Support the economic recovery Specialist in the business and financial management training and organize the training.

Other:

• Ensure adherence to DRC national staff policy guidelines and Code of Conduct.
• Ensure compliance with DRC AGD policy and AGD programmatic minimum standards.
• Ensure compliance with the zero-tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse policy
• Ensure compliance with DRC guidelines and policies on HR, admin, finance, and supply.
• Perform any other relevant tasks as requested by the Peacebuilding Project Manager.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.

Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment

We offer Contract length: 2 Years Contract Salary Band: 1 Start date: Nov 1st, 2022. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. .

DRC Iraq is committed to promoting inclusive work environment according to our Age, Gender, and Diversity approach (AGD). We aim to have more diversified leadership structure creating opportunities for qualified women to take on managerial roles. We also continuously work to make our workplace more accessible for people with specific needs. We offer benefits related to psychosocial support, health insurance, maternity, parental leave, child sick leave and lactation break. As part of our commitment to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from female candidates, persons living with disability, as well as representatives of minorities.

Closing date for applications: 26 of October 2022

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. Therefore, female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Note: Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo

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