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Job Title:  Multi Core Competency Livelihoods & Economic Inclusion Officer

Organisation: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to:  Multi Core Competency Project Manager

About US:

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Implement delegated Cash Support project portfolio according to plan of action
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.
• Break down the annual operational plans into weekly, monthly and quarterly implementation plans
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist
• Promote and share ideas for technical improvement
• Mobilize communities and community leaders for project modalities, including community and infrastructure projects as well as Livelihoods projects
• Ensure that procurement development and distribution of project materials and equipment are timely and accordance with procedures
• Ensure that NRC activities are implemented within NRC’s protection mainstreaming guidelines and report any breaches/concerns to the line manager and/or focal point for proper follow up
• Ensure that all protection-related cases are referred to the concerned referral focal point.
• Coordinate the Cash Support and livelihoods activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets and plans.
• Participate in project planning, and oversee program implementation and budget expenditures to ensure effective use of resources against planned activities and expected outputs.
• Provision of the annual operational plans into monthly and quarterly implementation plans.
• Ensure adequate project monitoring and evaluation systems are in place to collect information and consolidate data on a regular basis to demonstrate impact and inform ongoing program design.
• Assist in the program development and design process through assessments, assisting in proposal writing and budget development.
• Conduct livelihood assessment to determine most viable income generating activities, crop and livestock farming, value chain addition and cash support activities
• Responsible for coordinating with key stakeholders and registration of project beneficiaries.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and partners in training of project beneficiaries.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal applicant must hold a Degree of Business Administration, Social Sciences/Adult and Community Based Education/Cash Programming, Community Rehabilitation, Development Studies.
• At least three years of  experience working on Cash and Livelihoods project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Experience with community-based projects/activities.
• Experience with multi-sectoral and integrated Cash and Livelihoods programming
• Professional knowledge of cash transfer modalities/systems.
• Experience with early recovery /reconstruction projects is an asset.
• Experience working with vulnerable groups in particular IDPs; Refugees, able to demonstrate conflict-sensitivity, compassion, discretion and protection aspects.
• Skills in monitoring and evaluation would be beneficial.
• Skills and knowledge of market analysis and cash based interventions, Livelihoods and Food Security.
• Experience working in complex and volatiles contexts desired
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities required
• Solid computer skills, including MS Word, Outlook and Excel required
• Ability to work diligently both independently and in a team setting required
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile required
• Willingness to travel regularly to the field is required
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal required; knowledge of local languages of South West Uganda will be an asset

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 26^th February 2022

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