Livelihood Assistant at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Locations: Damaturu, Maiduguri or Yola
Department: Atiku Center
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment
Supervisor: Report to the Livelihood Officer
Slot: 3 Openings

Position Background

• The Livelihoods Assistant will support the Livelihood Officer for technical implementation of the cash transfer program.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist to screening, selected and verification of Beneficiaries as instructed by the Livelihood officer.
• Support in providing livelihood guidance to beneficiaries and/or group to increase beneficiaries’ awareness of different business options.
• Assist in providing information to beneficiaries about livelihood and business development opportunities.
• Support in assisting beneficiaries to establish home gardens/poultry production.
• Assist so as to facilitate the implementation of Cash Transfer programmes and funds for Work
• Provide administrative support if required.
• Any other task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Position Requirements

• BSc / HND in Business Administration, Sociology, Social Work, Humanitarian or related field.
• Experience in Livelihood Programming and trainings.
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in the field of business and/or livelihood programs is required.
• Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills
• Previous working experience with humanitarian agencies
• Experience working with displaced populations.
• Must be flexible and be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good supervision and report writing.

Description of Benefits

• Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.