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  • Posted: May 14, 2019
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    The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution or natural disaster. The IRC is currently working in over 40 countries and 22 U...
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    Livelihoods Assistant - Mubi

    • Job Type Full Time
    • Qualification
    • Experience 2 years
    • Location Not specified
    • Job Field

    Sector: Economic Recovery & Livelihood

    Employment Category: Fixed Term

    Employment Type: Full-Time

    Open to Expatriates: No

    Location: Mubi, Nigeria

    Job Overview/Summary:

    The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Nigeria through the Economic Recovery and Development (ERD) sector is implementing an agriculture project in Adamawa State, northeast Nigeria. The Livelihoods Assistant will support Livelihoods Officer in facilitating trainings on agribusiness and business skills, conduct monitoring visits to collect data on VSLA, FFS, monthly income and revenue. Support in market strengthening through engagement with agro dealers.

    Major Responsibilities:  

    • Support in facilitating training in agribusiness and business skills
    • Assist the Livelihoods Officer in conducting trainings, preparation of training modules for training especially for agribusiness and market strengthening.
    • Conduct frequent site visits to facilitate trainings, monitor adoption of practices, and collect data from farmers
    • Document field achievements, innovations, failures, and lessons learned to integrate into project activities
    • Support the preparation of project reports on livelihoods and agriculture activities
    • Perform other activities as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor or ERD team

    Key Working Relationships

    Position Reports to: Livelihoods Officer

    Qualifications

    Education:

    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Agricultural economics,

    Work Experience:

    • Minimum of 2 years professional experience in providing technical supports on livelihoods and agriculture production
    • Experience working with INGO/NGO in Adamawa state

    Demonstrated Technical Skills:

    • Technical skills in agriculture and rural 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 and Hausa language is mandatory

     Computer/Other Tech Requirements:

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

    Working Environment:

    • The position will be based in Mubi, Adamawa State. The security situation in Mubi 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.

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    Livelihoods Assistant - Mubi

    Sector: Economic Recovery & Livelihood

    Employment Category: Fixed Term

    Employment Type: Full-Time

    Open to Expatriates: No

    Location: Mubi, Nigeria

    Job Overview/Summary:

    The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Nigeria through the Economic Recovery and Development (ERD) sector is implementing an agriculture project in Adamawa State, northeast Nigeria. The Livelihoods Assistant will support Livelihoods Officer in facilitating trainings on agribusiness and business skills, conduct monitoring visits to collect data on VSLA, FFS, monthly income and revenue. Support in market strengthening through engagement with agro dealers.

    Major Responsibilities:  

    • Support in facilitating training in agribusiness and business skills
    • Assist the Livelihoods Officer in conducting trainings, preparation of training modules for training especially for agribusiness and market strengthening.
    • Conduct frequent site visits to facilitate trainings, monitor adoption of practices, and collect data from farmers
    • Document field achievements, innovations, failures, and lessons learned to integrate into project activities
    • Support the preparation of project reports on livelihoods and agriculture activities
    • Perform other activities as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor or ERD team

    Key Working Relationships

    Position Reports to: Livelihoods Officer

    Qualifications

    Education:

    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Agricultural economics,

    Work Experience:

    • Minimum of 2 years professional experience in providing technical supports on livelihoods and agriculture production
    • Experience working with INGO/NGO in Adamawa state

    Demonstrated Technical Skills:

    • Technical skills in agriculture and rural 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 and Hausa language is mandatory

     Computer/Other Tech Requirements:

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

    Working Environment:

    • The position will be based in Mubi, Adamawa State. The security situation in Mubi 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.

    Method of Application

    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

     

    Working Environment:   

    Security level yellow 4. The situation in Borno remains tense and unpredictable; concerns include AOG attacks in different location. There is active conflict in many parts of the country and a possibility for further expansion of the conflict and violence into other areas and other states.

    The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

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