Manager - Livelihood

Job Description

Title: Manager - Livelihood

Company Name: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 5 years

Bachelor’s/master’s degree in Agricultural Science, Business management, Development studies, or Social Science along with professional background in livelihood development field.

• At least 5 years

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in providing technical support and management of livelihoods programming with national and or international organizations particularly in the field of Livelihood recovery, market relevant vocational skill development, youth employment, apprenticeship, climate-smart agriculture and market system development in a development context.
• Proven experience in developing VSLA, women economic empowerment and youth employment programming in the host community and Rohingya Refugee camp.
• Experience in private sector partnership development in small business development for women entrepreneurs, agriculture and livestock farmers considering the complex humanitarian settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience conducting market scoping, gap analyses and stakeholder mapping for cash and livelihoods programming supporting women’s economic self-resilience within natural disaster settings.
• Sound understanding of the local context and the livelihoods needs of vulnerable populations especially the host community and other sub-district of CXB.
• Experience in dealing with government officials, private sectors, donor agencies, and other NGOs
• Demonstrated experience in working with a multi-cultural team (national and international).
• Experience in partner dealings and management for program implementation.
• Strong communication skills in written and verbal English

Department: Economic Recovery and Development (ERD)

Contract length: Till 31^st March 2026 (with possibility of extension subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent)

Work Location: IRC-Bangladesh, Ukhiya

Reporting to: Senior Manager - Livelihood

Expected Start Date: At Earliest

Purpose:

The Manager - Livelihoods will be responsible for the design, implementation, and evaluation of IRC’s livelihoods programs in Bangladesh, with the overarching goal of enhancing economic recovery and resilience among vulnerable populations, particularly in the host communities and Rohingya Refugee camp of Cox’s Bazar. Key responsibilities include providing technical support for interventions, overseeing measurement, data driven programming, research, and documentation, fostering partnerships, and building capacity among implementing partners through training, mentoring, and organizational learning. This role encompasses the management of ERD’s core components, including Food Security and livelihood, Livestock programming, climate-smart agriculture practices, vocational skills, enterprise and business development, Village Savings and Loans (VSLAs), transforming digital VSLA and digital literacy, cash transfer, apprenticeship, market system strengthening. The Manager will work closely with private sector partners and government departments to ensure sustainable and impactful program outcomes, emphasizing community engagement and economic empowerment for beneficiaries. Reporting directly to the Economic Recovery and Development Coordinator, the Manager will also coordinate with IRC’s protection, health, education and Emergency preparedness and Response teams to ensure seamless, integrated programming across the host communities and Rohingya Refugee camp.

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Remuneration Package: Competitive Base Pay with Fringe Benefits (As per IRC National Pay Scale in Bangladesh)