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Job Title:   Economic Recovery and Development Assistant (Fresher Diploma Jobs)

Organisation: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Duty Station: Yumbe, Uganda

About Organisation:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education, and power.

Job Summary:   Under the supervision of the ERD Officer/, ERD assistant will be directly responsible for mobilization of refugees and host communities, Support ERD officer in transparent beneficiary identification and registration. Actively participate in distribution site of ERD activities, participate in project activities implementation, conduct regular field monitoring of ERD activities, contribute to ERD program reports as per set indicators.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out mobilization activities with refugees and host communities to ensure they understand the project objectives and activities.
• Support ERD officer in beneficiary identification and selection in close coordination with other team members, local authorities, and other humanitarian agencies working in the area.
• Actively participate in distribution of ERD activities, crowd control and ensure
• security of IRC properties.
• Participate in data Collection, assessments, and proposal development for the sector
• Support in organizing the livelihood activities of ERD such as site selection, site preparation, distribution, and documentation for these components; Financial Inclusion, Producer and farmer groups, Business skills training and Vocational skills training.
• Undertake regular field monitoring visits to ascertain progress and identify technical quality issues and provide solutions as required.
• Produce/Contribute to ERD program reports as per set schedules (weekly and monthly) on grant activities, indicators, field programs and achievements.
• Maintain a good working relationship with refugee leaders, host community leaders, OPM, UNHCR, District and Sub County Local government officials and behave in a manner that safeguards IRC public image.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a diploma/ Degree in agriculture, agribusiness.
• At least two years of experience in similar position.
• Experience of the local context of West Nile is an added advantage.
• Outstanding knowledge of facilitation/training skills and process skills
• Writing and reporting skills
• Networking and influencing skills.
• Ability to communicate in applicable local language(s) is and added advantage.
• Passion for children.
• Track record demonstrating high integrity, reliability and dependable.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and being strong team player..
• Valid motorcycle riding license.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below

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Deadline: 1st August 2024

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