Income Generating Activities Assistant at International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Job Overview/Summary: 

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Nigeria through the Education sector sector is support vulnerable population affected by the conflict through income generating activities for households to generate income to improve learning in schools. The IGA Assistant will perform his/her role to assist in carrying out all Income Generating activities under the supervision of the IGA Officer.  

Major Responsibilities:  

• Assist the IGA Officer in beneficiaries’ selection for the IGA intervention
• Assist the IGA Officer in conducting trainings on business and financial skills.
• Conduct frequent site visits to monitor IGA activities  
• Assist the IGA Officer in conducting market and feasibility studies 
• Document field achievements, innovations, failures, and lessons learned to integrate into project activities
• Support the preparation of project reports on IGA activities
• Perform other activities as may be assigned form time to time by the supervisor 

Key Working Relationships:

• Position Reports to: IGA Officer   
• Working Relationships: Supply Chain department, finance and M&E unit 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics or entrepreneurship 

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year professional experience in providing technical supports on Income generating activities programs or livelihoods intervention  
• Experience working with vulnerable population affected by conflict and community stakeholders  
• Experience working with INGO/NGO in Borno state  

Demonstrated Technical Skills:

• Technical skills in income generating activities livelihoods programming  
• Strong training and facilitation skills
• Experience in community and stakeholders relationship building and management  

Languages:

• Fluency in English Language both written and spoken is required, Kanuri and Hausa language is mandatory 

Computer/Other Technical Requirements:

• Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

The position will be based in Maidguri, Borno State. The security situation in Maidguri is relatively stable with periodic tensions. All IRC offices are provided with internet facilities and there is reliable mobile telecommunication network in Adamawa.

Benefits:

• Competitive Monthly salary,
• Health Insurance Coverage for Family, Pension, Creche Facilities available for Women with babies under 12 Months.