Food Security Livelihood (FSL) Assistant (Iraq nationals ONLY)

PURPOSE OF DIVISION:

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is an international relief and development charity that envisages a caring world where people unite to respond to the suffering of others, empowering them to fulfil their potential. We are an independent Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) founded in the UK in 1984.  Working in 40 countries, we promote sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities to eradicate poverty, illiteracy and disease. We also respond to disasters and emergencies, helping people in crisis. Islamic Relief provides support regardless of religion, ethnicity, or gender and without expecting anything in return.

JOB PURPOSE:

The FSL Assistant is a primary-level field-based position under the direct supervision of FSL Officer. The FSL Assistant will be responsible for community sensitization, mobilization, formation of community committees and facilitation in the implementation of livelihoods (MSME) activities with target community. livelihoods assistants will also work closely with community mobilizers and case workers.  Improving the living conditions of host community members in target areas through the implementation of SME activities, business management trainings, business grants.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

 Roles and Responsibilities:

 Generic responsibilities:

• Ensure that the country set up comply with IRW policies and donor requirements.
• Ensure anti-corruption/Fraud focus in procedures.
• Provide regular analysis and reports.

 Specific responsibilities:

• Community engagement including sensitization, mobilization, formation of community committees and identification of MSMES and young university graduates through community committees by program guidelines and IRW standards. Work with community committees for local buy-in to ensure program is well understood and owned by the target communities.
• Assist FSL Project officer for singing MoUs with DoLSA and Universities.
• Support FSL Officer to carry out transparent beneficiary selection as per criteria in close coordination with other team members, local authorities, communities and humanitarian agencies working in the area.
• Support FSL officer in organizing the activities of MSMEs including target area selection, beneficiary selection, business tool kit distribution, documentation, reporting etc.
• Support FSL officer in organizing training to MSMEs and Young University graduates.
• Keep a record of all required documents related to MSME project, beneficiary selection, distribution and post-distribution monitoring.
• Participate and actively contribute to any MSMEs assessments in the area
• Support FSL Officer to update beneficiary tracking sheet/ database after each distribution carried out.
• Support the collection of data for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of MSME activities, ensuring that the information is accurate.
• Assist FSL Officer with other tasks as assigned to support program implementation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

1. EDUCATION/TRAINING

Required:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree Or Diploma in Social Sciences, Development studies or related field

1. EXPERIENCE

• 1 years’ experience in the field of food security and Livelihood working with INGOs/NGOs
• Additional training or certifications in Food Security, Livelihoods, or MSME development is an advantage.
• Previous experience working in the same field is an advantage

1. Professional Qualifications

• Extensive experience in working for NGO or INGOs on Development fields with a minimum of three years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated capacities to establish and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with government officials, local organizations, communities and other stakeholders.
• English-language and Kurdish proficiency (speaking, reading, writing).
• Good writing and reporting skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Power point)
• Strong background in managing MSME projects, focusing on capacity building and sustainable livelihoods.

1. COMPETENCIES

Core Values (Required):

• Diversity and Inclusion.
• Integrity

Core Competencies (Required):

• Working with People.
• Drive for Results.

Functional Competencies (Required):

• Formulating Strategies and Concepts.
• Planning and organizing.

1. PROBLEM SOLVING (Thinking Environment)

• Ability to deal with complex situation and solve issues and problems