ERD Assistant

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Job Overview

Under the supervision of the Senior ERD Officer/, the ERD assistant will be directly responsible for mobilization of refugees and host communities, Support ERD officer in transparent beneficiary identification and registration. Actively participate in distribution site of ERD activities, participate in project activities implementation, conduct regular field monitoring of ERD activities, contribute to ERD program reports as per set indicators.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Carry out mobilization activities with refugees and host communities to ensure they understand the project objectives and activities.
• Support ERD officer in beneficiary identification and selection in close coordination with other team members, local authorities, and other humanitarian agencies working in the area.
• Actively participate in distribution of ERD activities, crowd control and ensure security of IRC properties.
• Participate in data Collection, assessments, and proposal development for the sector.
• Support in organizing the livelihood activities of ERD such as site selection, site preparation, distribution, and documentation for these components; Financial Inclusion, Producer and farmer groups, Business skills training and Vocational skills training.
• Undertake regular field monitoring visits to ascertain progress and identify technical quality issues and provide solutions as required.
• Produce/Contribute to ERD program reports as per set schedules (weekly and monthly) on grant activities, indicators, field programs and achievements.
• Maintain a good working relationship with refugee leaders, host community leaders, OPM, UNHCR, District and Sub County Local government officials and behave in a manner that safeguards IRC public image.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• The applicant must hold a Diploma/ Degree in Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Forestry, Agribusiness, or any other related field.
• At least two years of experience in similar position.
• Experience of the local context of West Nile or Northern 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 an added advantage.
• Passionate about children.
• Track record demonstrating high integrity, reliability and dependable.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and being strong team player.
• Valid motorcycle riding license.
  
  

Please note: Deadline for receiving applications is 14th October 2024.

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