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Job Title:   ERD Officer (Fresher US NGO Jobs)

Organisation: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Duty Station:  Twajiji Village, Yumbe, Uganda

About US:

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:  Reporting to the ERD Manager, the ERD officer will be responsible in the implementation coordination of ERD activities in zone 2 of the IRC Bidibidi Office.

The ERD Officer will be responsible for all ERD related projects and interventions designed to improve economic wellbeing and livelihood opportunities of refugees and host communities of the registered caregivers . S/he will provide zonal leadership and technical support to the ERD assistant and community-based trainers (CBT). S/he will work in collaboration with LABE to ensure ECD and ERD activities  at home learning centers HLC and Early Childhood Development centers and manage the components of ERD’s food security, enterprise and business development including skilling’s, Village savings and Loans (VSLAs) cash transfers, environment, energy and general livelihoods. The ERD officer  will collaborate with other program staff (WPE. ProL, Health) to ensure collaboration in project implementation and will work closely with the ERD officers, assistants, volunteers and partner organization to implement program activities. S/he will also ensure quality program data collection and analysis and will play a key role in the process of reporting on the impact of the ERD program to donors. The ERD Manager will conduct frequent visits to field operations to assess the quality of the program, ensure understanding and compliance with donor requirements and provide guidance and coaching to staff.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Implementation and sustainability 

• Ensure high-quality implementation, in close collaboration with the Field-based team and sector head and consistency in protocols, information and reporting systems Lead efforts at project location to conduct project interventions activities (livelihood/ Cash), document results and provide feedback to stakeholders to guide decision- making.
• Provide leadership at project location/ zonal level on Livelihood/Cash activities to ensure project technical integrity to achieve project/program goal and corresponding objectives and targets.
• Take Leadership in the identification, registration, and selection of Project beneficiaries according to defined selection criteria at a designated zone.
• Promote the use of modern farming practice and techniques through training, advising farmers, farm visits and demonstrations to improve household nutrition through promoting vegetable production using backyard gardening and transform targeted families from subsistence to commercial farmers in line with GoU policy.
• Take lead in guiding clients on enterprise selection and development; build their capacity in life skills, financial literacy etc.
• Link farmer and business clients to formal and or informal microfinance to enable them access and  keep their cash and other financial benefits.
• Mobilize and facilitate the engagements of stakeholders during planning and development meetings, workshops, and other fora.
• Ensure integration of ECD and ERD during  implementation. Emphasis on ECD and home learning centers learning and meeting points for caregivers.
• Report on the project progress as scheduled.

Community engagement and advocacy

• Take overall lead in the coordination of field livelihood level activities.
• Develop farmer’s capacity to improve production and productivity of cages and ponds of desired quality by the market through demonstrations to farmers.
• Mobilize and facilitate the engagements of stakeholders during planning and development meetings, workshops, and other fora.
• Coordinate partners in implementation of agreed action plans.
• Ensure integration of project with other sectors like WPE, PROL , Health etc and governments related activities.
• Collaborate with communities for increased income and food security, ultimately improving children’s health, education, and nutritional outcomes.

Stakeholders Engagement, Networking and Collaboration

• Engagement with key stakeholders for influence, learning and resource development.
• Actively represent IRC in key inter-agency fora.
• Engage and build relationships with key partners and government counterparts.
• Work with the ERD Manager to identify partners who will support the implementation of the project within the Yumbe Program.
• Network and collaborate with District Local Government, OPM, UNHCR and other relevant stakeholders in the Program Area.

Documentation, Reporting and knowledge management

• Document and maintain records pertaining to activity, training, production activities forward issues to management for decisions and appropriate action in line with IRC policies.
• Write up accurate and timely reports relating to all planned activities in the required format and submit to the ERD Manager.
• Collect relevant data during project implementation and provide regular reports to the Cash Distribution (Field) Officer,
• Profile all clients information regarding support granted specifying detailed quantity received.
• Participate in the collection of data, during assessments and post-distribution surveys as and when required,
• Refugee children are members of farmer business groups/cooperatives and are accessing business developments services.
• Participate in monthly / quarterly reflection meetings with KW program team (LABE& IRC), Advocacy champions, community dialogues etc.

Safeguarding

• Monitor the wellbeing and child abuse cases and report any incidents in line with child protection policy and guidelines.
• Work with local leaders to protect children from child violations and abuses.
• Sensitize children including most vulnerable, guardians/parents and other stakeholders about children’s rights and responsibilities.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 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.
• Experience in Cash transfer interventions , Entrepreneurship, and strong agribusiness skills.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 30th April 2024

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