Livelihoods Specialist

What we are looking for

Strategy development experience with technical expertise in Livelihoods and Food Security related programming, working with displaced populations in humanitarian context, preferably in a protracted crisis and or recovery context.

Livelihoods programme design experience in urban displacement setting and/or camps setting with significant experience leading the development and/or support of market-based components, cash components or financial inclusion components.

Experience in building partnerships as well as engaging and managing various stakeholders, including external relations and a fundraising background.

Innovativeness and ability to challenge status quo, bringing positive change while keeping in mind the needs of the beneficiaries.

Strong analytical skills and proficiency with data collection and analysis. Good knowledge of the context in Jordan and/or neighbouring or similar countries, with a broad understanding of the Syria crisis.

What you will do

The Livelihoods Specialist is responsible for the setting the strategic direction of NRC Jordan’s livelihoods programs, advocating on relevant policy and advocacy issues and leading on fundraising for the strategy. 

The Specialist also works with NRC’s implementation teams in the field to ensure the program is technically sound and adapts to the context and programmatic quality and learning. The roleholder also is responsible for mentoring, training, and capacity development of staff on livelihoods technical capacity.

The job will entail:

1. Developing the country's  Livelihoods & Food Security (LFS) strategy, as well as providing technical guidance and Macro LFAs that are aligned with regional and global strategies and priorities.
2. Ensuring compliance with and adherence of LFS programs to NRC policies, guidance and procedures.
3. Contributing to fundraising, develop and revise funding proposal, budgets and donor reports.
4. Identifying trends, technical standards and donor priorities for LFS programming.
5. Following-up on compliance with contractual commitments for LFS programming, and ensure high technical quality and synergies with other CCs & thematic areas in project implementation.
6. Providing technical direction and support to project implementation.  
7. Ensuring that key learnings are extracted from CC implementation, and incorporate them in CC and staff development processes.
8. Providing systematic training and build capacity of technical staff, in modern livelihoods programming, and market-based programming for livelihoods.
9. Representing NRC in relevant forums/clusters, including with national authorities and donors
10. Promoting the rights of returnees and other vulnerable groups in line with NRC’s Advocacy strategy

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position. 

What you will bring

• Minimum 6 years of professional experience related to Livelihoods programming, including technical expertise working in a protracted crisis and or recovery context.
• Experience working with displacement-affected populations and experience in middle-income or high-income humanitarian contexts.
• Experience designing and implementing Livelihood programs in urban displacement setting and/or camps setting in protracted displacement.
• Significant experience leading the development and/or support of market-based components, cash components or financial inclusion components in support of Livelihoods programming.
• Experience engaging with and building strategic partnerships with various stakeholders, including civil society, national authorities and / or the private sector.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with data collection and analysis. 
• Some demonstrated knowledge and skills in market-based programming, cash-based interventions, and / or financial inclusion is an asset, as well as experience developing innovative approaches within an organization.
• Knowledge of the context in Jordan and/or neighbouring or similar countries.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Proficiency in Arabic language is an asset.

What we offer:

• Duty station: Amman (Amman is an accompanied/ family duty station)
• Contract: 12 months with possibility of extension.
• Travel: 30% within the country.
• Salary/benefits: Grade 9 on NRC’s Jordan national salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

Important information about the application process

• This position is open to all interested candidates 
• To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your national identification card. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered. 
• If you have any questions about this role, please email mero.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

NRC currently has over 3,000 staff across the Middle East dedicated to assisting people affected by conflict in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Libya and Palestine. Its humanitarian interventions are based upon its programming expertise in the Core Competencies of Shelter, Education, WASH, Livelihoods and Food Security, and Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) to vulnerable displaced people that were forced to flee.   

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We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
• join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.

Learn more about NRC's operations in Jordan here.