Фахівець, фахівчиня проєктів та програм засобів до існування, Livelihoods Officer

Mercy Corps

  • Киев
  • Постоянная работа
  • Полная занятость
  • 2 д. назад
Опис вакансіїБудь ласка, надсилайте свої резюме:Please note, this position is subject to donor funding!The Program/Department Summary:Enhancing resilience is at the heart of what Mercy Corps does and how we work. Mercy Corps strengthens sources of resilience to enhance the capacities of people, markets, and institutions to handle shocks, reduce risk, build more equitable and responsive systems, and improve well-being. Through our programs, partnerships, and influence, we support communities to cope, adapt, and ultimately thrive.The 3-year FCDO-funded Building Livelihoods and Opportunities for Optimised Markets (BLOOM) programme aims to provide resilience support (farm & off-farm) to improve the food security and self-reliance of vulnerable, war-affected households and communities by protecting and restoring their food production and livelihoods. BLOOM will address immediate livelihood needs and market barriers in conflict-affected oblasts utilising a push-pull approach: Track 1 provides direct support (push) where needed, while Track 2 supports and strengthens the market systems Ukrainians rely on most both in and out of crisis (pull). Track 1 strengthens the resilience of vulnerable populations, helping them cope and adapt within ongoing crisis. This includes farm and off-farm cash grants, capacity strengthening, and protection services. These efforts, delivered in partnership with local actors, promote equity by enabling vulnerable households to transition from meeting immediate needs to economic self-reliance (Outcome 1). Track 2 complements Track 1 with «pull» mechanisms to improve quality and responsiveness of the social and economic systems communities rely on. A Market Systems Diagnostic will identify systemic barriers that hinder micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises' (MSME) resilience and growth. The programme's Growth and Resilience Opportunity Facility (GRO Facility) will offer a suite of customised support for local actors, including a Challenge Fund, to pilot inclusive business models and catalyse local investment. By integrating real-time learning from Track 1, the Diagnostic will inform evidence-based, targeted solutions to meet Ukraine's evolving recovery needs (Outcome 2).General Position Summary:The Livelihoods Officer is part of Track 1 implementation team and is engaged in the activities related with farm and off-farm cash grants, capacity strengthening, and protection services envisaged by the programme. He/She will supporting the process of agriculture and business grants disbursement, including vetting and selection of initial business ideas, monitoring and follow-up of the assistance provided and evaluation of the impact on the programme participants. He/She at the same time should promote Mercy Corps values through various entry points in the project and preserve staff moral and enthusiasm for the programme's work.Essential ResponsibilitiesSafeguarding 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.
Main Responsibilities
  • Participate in implementation of the cash grants, capacity strengthening and protection activities envisaged by the programme.
  • Support information dissemination and outreach activities to ensure active participation and engagement of the programme participants.
  • Support the selection process of farm and off-farm cash grants recipients in the respective operational area and provide feasibility assessments as required.
  • Ensure that vulnerable groups of populations, seeking for livelihoods opportunities, are included in the programme support schemes.
  • Support identification the training needs of the programme participants and needs-based capacity building interventions.
  • Prepare and execute grant agreements with cash grants recipients, control utilization of the funds as per signed the agreements.
  • Undertake regular monitoring of the funded agriculture and business initiatives and provide ongoing support to the programme participants.
  • Support in organizing the filing system for this programme component and ensure supporting documentation is in place.
  • Enter and process information on programme participants, including business applications, vetting process, monitoring and follow-up, etc. in the online software operated by the programme.
  • Maintain good working relations within Mercy Corps and other organizations in the area of responsibility.
  • Perform other tasks as requested by the programme management.
Accountability to participants and Stakeholders
  • Collaborate with Community Accountability and Reporting Mechanism (CARM) staff members to strengthen systems to promote accountability to participants and communities.
  • Support programme participants to understand their rights and are comfortable to provide feedback to Mercy Corps.
  • Ensure Track-1 activities in the respective area are gender sensitive and in adherence with Mercy Corps' and FCDO Gender Policies.
  • Apply Do No Harm standards to ensure that Track 1 activities implemented in the respective area do not have adverse effects on communities.
  • Support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to participants and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging communities as equal partners during implementation of the programme.
Supervisory Responsibility N/A.AccountabilityReports Directly To: Sr. Livelihoods OfficerWorks Directly With: Track 1 Lead, Livelihoods teams working in other operational areas, Track 2 team, partner organisation representatives.Accountability to Participants and StakeholdersMercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our programme participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.Minimum Qualifications & Transferable Skills
  • University degree in economics, public/business administration, or other related field.
  • Knowledge of resilience, early recovery and livelihoods interventions in Ukrainian context, good understanding of possible durable solutions for conflict-affected population.
  • 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 preferred.
  • Proficiency in Ukrainian and English required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs required.
  • Good communication, presentation and reporting skills.
  • Small business / micro-finance / budget management qualification will be an advantage.
  • Knowledge of Sphere standards and other training in humanitarian response preferred.
Success Factors:The successful candidate will demonstrate high-level communication skills, effectively conveying ideas and collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders. Strong time management and prioritisation abilities will be essential for handling multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining productivity. Effective interpersonal skills will enable the candidate to build and maintain professional relationships, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. A keen attention to detail will ensure accuracy and precision in all aspects of the role. While self-motivation and the capacity to work independently are essential, the ability to collaborate effectively within a team is equally important. The ideal candidate will possess a solutions-oriented mindset with a strong focus on achieving results, ensuring the ability to analyse challenges and implement effective solutions independently.Living Conditions / Environmental ConditionsDuring the field trips living conditions will be adjusted to the field conditions.Ongoing LearningIn support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient, and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development.Team Engagement and EffectivenessAchieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate. By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work.We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together.Equal Employment OpportunityMercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.Please note, this position is subject to donor funding!Тільки попередньо відібрані кандидати будуть запрошені на співбесіду.Ласкаво запрошуємо осіб з інвалідністю та ветеранів відгукнутись на цю посаду.Mercy Corps створило робоче місце для працевлаштування осіб з інвалідністю та ветеранів, та належні умови праці для цієї вакансії, але це не обмежує коло осіб, які можуть подаватись на цю вакансію.ВідгукнутисяНеприбуткові, благодійні та громадські організації, 50-250 співробітників

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