Livelihoods Officer

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organization, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. In Ukraine DRC operates since 2007. From 2015 on, DRC has successfully implemented livelihoods programmes aimed to provide IDPs and conflict-affected populations with income-earning opportunities, thus strengthening their resilience and reducing their dependence on traditional humanitarian aid.

DRC Ukraine is looking for a qualified Livelihoods Officer for it's office based in Slovyansk.

The role of Livelihoods Officer is central to few activities of USAID funded project. Namely, LLH Officer will serve as an advocacy focal point between the project and external parties such as local NGOs, that serve vulnerable population communities of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, and local and national authorities, as well as other main advocacy players.

The LLH Officer will be responsible for technical development of advocacy-related activities and close supervision of grant implementation process with respect to grantees that operate in the same advocacy areas, support and capacity building of partners by providing valuable inputs, activities development and facilitation. The LLH Officer will be working closely with project's grantees which apply for grants and support them alongside the selection process. Additionally, you will be directly involved in grant implementation process as to overseeing its successful implementation.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Under the leadership of Livelihoods Team Leader based in Slovyansk, ensure smooth implementation of the project activities;
• Support information dissemination and outreach activities to ensure active participation of the beneficiaries in the programme;
• Identify advocacy issues, i.e. legal/regulatory bottlenecks that directly or indirectly affect project's beneficiaries, provide further analysis on the issue, it's implications and possible strategies and practical solutions for mitigation (including both technical legal provisions and their implementation on local level);
• Elaborate position papers on the advocacy issues identified, as well as prepare suggestions for legislation (draft laws) /operation improvements (guidelines) for public institutions that serve the project's beneficiaries;
• Participate in the selection process of the project beneficiaries and participate in the assessment if required;
• Make ongoing SWOT assessments on the community level, determining opportunities for project interventions among a variety of stakeholders;
• Build and maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders, local NGOs and institutions involved into the programme;
• Work with local stakeholders to conceptualize solutions and prepare grant application packages;
• Assist grantees with implementation, collection of monitoring and evaluation data and grant close out;
• Support the organization of project events and public relation activities on the local level when requested;
• Work with project's community visioning and economic development teams to identify opportunities;
• Coordinate the implementation of the project activities with other implementing partners and stakeholders in Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts;
• Liaise with national/local authorities as necessary;
• Maintain good working relations with DRC and other organizations in the area of responsibility;
• Understand and ensure the observance of the DRC Code of Conduct;
• Perform other tasks as requested by DRC management.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have at least 5 years of overall working experience in grant making programmes in the field of technical assistance, especially focusing on advocacy issues identification, analysis and development and at least 2 year of work experience within an international humanitarian/development organization. The candidate shall be passionate about helping people and communities to improve their lives. You should also be endowed with virtues of honesty and responsibility. Great communication skills are essential.

Required experience and competencies:

• University degree in law, economics, public/business administration, or another related field;
• Knowledge of livelihoods interventions in Ukrainian context, good understanding of possible durable solutions for conflict-affected population;
• Experience in collaboration with non-governmental organizations;
• Experience in designing, coordinating and supervising project activities;
• Experience in collaboration with local/government entities;
• Experience in working with IDPs and conflict-affected population;
• Experience in research/analysis and formal papers writing;
• Good communication, presentation and reporting skills;
• Full working proficiency in both oral and written English, Ukrainian and Russian (equally important);
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

Desirable

• Practical understanding of the gender-based violence (GBV) survivors issues in Ukraine and Donbas;
• Good understanding of Ukrainian legislation, in particular in areas related to GBV;
• Legal degree and expertise in human rights law will be considered significant advantage;
• Good understanding of power relations dynamics and governance processes in Ukraine.

We offer

Contract length: 1 year with possibility of extension

Level: H2

Start date: August 20, 2020

The application is open for Ukraine citizens only. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council's Terms of Employment for National Staff.

Application process

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Please apply by following the link:

https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationForm/SinglePageApplicationForm.aspx?cid=1036&departmentId=19100&ProjectId=159424

Closing date for applications: July 28, 2020.

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For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC's core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
• Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
• Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC's values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.