Project Officer, Livelihoods, Qatar Red Crescent

Job Description

Title: Project Officer, Livelihoods, Qatar Red Crescent

Company Name: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Bachelor/Honors

A bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Livestock, Animal Husbandry, Economics, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Community Development or related field.

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in livelihoods programmes, entrepreneurship, vocational training, job placement, social work and community mobilisation.

• Proven experience in relations with private sector.

• Experience in monitoring & reporting.

• Excellent technical understanding of livelihoods approaches.

• Proven excellency in delivering capacity building efforts in the field of livelihoods, including leading trainings, and willingness to dedicate time to staff and partner development.

• Experience in implanting food security/livelihood/market linkage project.

• Experience in working with refugees.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Good professional communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal and good understanding of the global organization.

• Knowledge on Sustainable Livelihood Framework

• Proven excellency in delivering capacity building efforts in the field of livelihoods, including leading trainings, and willingness to dedicate time to staff and partner development.

• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.

• Capacity to work under pressure.

• Able to work independently as well as in team to ensure timely results of high quality.

• Able to work to tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks.

• Attention to details as well as to risks to child safe programming, or other matters that impacts on accountability.

• Computer literacy including the advanced use of Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience in working with INGOs/NGOs – and ideally also with project implementation through partnerships.

• Ability to work in a cross-functional environment.

• Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports.

Languages:

• Fluently spoken and written command in English and Bangla. Chittagongian will be added a value.

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 191-member NSs (NSs). The overall aim of IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by NSs with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.

IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member NSs and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into four main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Coordination; (ii) Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; (iii) Management and Accountability; and (iv) People and Strategy.

IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. IFRC also has country cluster delegations and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.

IFRC has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and other forms of harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, and lack of integrity (including but not limited to financial misconduct). IFRC also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.

Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) as a partner national society with its presence in Cox’s Bazar since 2017, has been delivering humanitarian assistance to Forcefully Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMN) in the health, shelter, wash and protection sectors through Bangladesh Red Crescent Society in the camps and hoping to expand beyond Cox’s Bazar. This position will lead the finance, logistics, admin & procurement unit of the QRCS Bangladesh Delegation office.

Job Purpose:

The Project Officer, Livelihoods is mainly responsible for livelihoods project interventions in Cox’s Bazar as part of a 1-year project that aims to create income generation opportunities for women, through trainings and distribution of livelihood assets. The Project Officer, Livelihoods will be based in Cox’s Bazar and be responsible for the technical oversight of the livelihood-related activities on behalf of QRCS, to ensure building the technical capacity of project staff and ensuring quality and timely delivery of the livelihood’s activities. This position will also play a main role in ensuring truly integrated programing by promoting intense collaboration with QRCS coordinators and partner staff in the field of child protection. This will allow for effective targeting and support to households.

The Project Officer, Livelihoods will assist the Head of Program with the start-up, implementation, and monitoring of livelihoods activities, including: entrepreneurship training, small business grants, and conducting awareness that will support participants in developing skills that will enable them to access better income-earning opportunities.

Duration of the contract: 12 months, with possible extension

Reporting to: Head of Mission, Qatar Red Crescent

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Areas of Accountability:

A. Planning:

• Regularly liaise with the Head of Program to plan implementation in project site and ensure the overall project timeline is realistic and achievable within the agreed timeframe and make adjustments as needed during implementation.
• Technically supervised by the Head of Program, and in collaboration with the implementing partner, facilitate the development and scheduling of livelihoods activities.
• Facilitate planning and reporting processes together with the Head of Program
• Actively contribute to the development of monthly work plans in line with the detailed implementation plans.

B. Programme Implementation:

• Coordinate and proactively engage with the project team at the project sites in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of activities, which may engagement in direct implementation as well. The activities include more specifically entrepreneurship skills training program, development and evaluation of business plans,
• Support project staff to embed QRCS’s livelihoods programming tools such as quality benchmarks, surveys and training packages. At the same time, actively transfer learnings and experience from partner to SC as well, based on the principles of equal partnership and mutual learning.
• Pro-actively engage with other project staff in the development of Community Engagement Strategies, community-based and social cohesion-focused initiatives.
• Establish and maintain active working relationships with the local authorities.
• Provide regular updates on progress, priorities and constraints and assist with the administrative duties related to the running of livelihoods activities in the project.
• Ensure activities are completed with quality and within time and report any concerns to the Head of Program.
• Perform other responsibilities as agreed with the Head of Program.
• Produce and submit monthly reports on project activities as required and maintain programme documentation as required.

C. Close Communication and Coordination:

• Maintain close coordination and regular communication with BDRCS, partner organizations, and local stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of project activities.
• Liaise with authorities, community leaders, and sector actors for necessary approvals and collaboration.
• Support joint monitoring, reporting, and information sharing to achieve project objectives effectively.

D. Project Management Skills:

• Demonstrate strong project management skills in planning, implementing, and monitoring livelihood activities to ensure timely and quality delivery.
• Effectively manage resources, budgets, and teams while maintaining compliance with organizational and donor guidelines.
• Ensure documentation, reporting, and adaptive management based on field realities and feedback

E. Financial Management:

• Ensure proper financial management by monitoring project budgets, expenditures, and financial documentation in line with organizational and donor regulations.
• Support in preparing financial reports, verifying expenses, and maintaining transparency and accountability.
• Coordinate with the finance team to ensure timely fund utilization and cost-effective implementation

• Festival Bonus

• Life & Medical Insurance

• Provident fund & Gratuity

• Mobile & Transport Allowance

• Medical reimbursement for staff and immediate family members.