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• Build relationships with filed level structures, authorities and
  community leaders as well as field level private and other stakeholders
• In coordination with the Livelihoods officer, attend and represent
  the interest of DRC in the areas of your responsibility
• Actively coordinate with the field staff of other DRC sectors and
  other organizations
• Actively participate in the regular sector meetings and in house
  coordination meetings

• Effectively implement the day to day activities according to plan
  and technical standards
• Contribute in the development of projects through field experience
  and information sharing
• Assist in meetings and trainings with stakeholders and target groups
• Actively take part in quality data collection and timely reporting
• Actively take part in trainings at field level
• Actively mobilize beneficiaries
• Monitor and document DRC’s livelihood activities
• Produce field records to contribute to the weekly, monthly and other
  reports
• Ensure the delivery of items and other services to beneficiaries
• Any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time.

• Support the Livelihoods Officer to monitor financial commitments and
  expenditures against budgets and provide timely feedback on budget follow
  ups.
• Actively take part in the facilitation of purchase requests
• Ensure effective use of resources in the field

• Coordination: Maintain close and good relations with all relevant
  stakeholders including UNCHR, OPM, local authorities, other NGOs, CBOs and
  other DRC partners;
• Transparency: Ensure required reports and information is shared with
  the direct supervisor in a timely and adequate manner;
• Reporting: Timely provide relevant data and progress updates to
  project stakeholders as guided by Livelihood Officer, Team Leader,
  Livelihood Coordinator and Base Manager.
• Follow up all DRC / DDG Procedures for Security, Finance, Logistics,
  HR and Administration.
• Uphold DRC’s international code of conduct.

• The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Livelihood
  Assistant job opportunity should hold a Diploma in Enterprise Management,
  Business Development, Development Studies, or other related field
• Two years of work experience in relevant field with INGO or other
  agencies.
• Experience in Enterprise selection and development/ Business
  development.
• High integrity, pro-active, stable, robust character and a good
  team-player
• Highly motivated, results-oriented, and with well-developed
  problem-solving skills.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, representation and presentation
  skills.
• Excellent knowledge in preparing comprehensive activity reports.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and other languages widely
  spoken in the area
• Knowledge of computers: word processing, database management
  packages.
• Commitment to accountable practices.
• Working knowledge and demonstrated experience working in challenging
  environments.
• Proven ability to manage varied workloads and deal constructively
  with stress
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with
  limited supervision
• Excellent communication skills, calm and a good sense of humour.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish
  effective working relations.
• Possession of a valid riding permit
• Languages: Professional
  fluency in English

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