Livelihood Officer at Society for Women Development & Empowerment of Nigeria - SWODEN

The Livelihood Officer will be responsible for;

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of livelihood interventions that enhance the economic resilience of beneficiaries, particularly women and girls.
• Conduct market assessments to identify viable vocational skills, business opportunities, and value chains aligned with local needs and market demand.
• Work closely with beneficiaries to develop tailored livelihood plans and support their participation in vocational and entrepreneurship training programs.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress and outcomes of livelihood interventions, providing regular reports and recommendations for improvement.
• Facilitate distribution of resources such as startup capital, tools, and materials needed for income-generating activities.
• Promote sustainable livelihood practices that consider environmental and social factors.
• Support the integration of gender-sensitive approaches within livelihood programming to ensure inclusivity and equal opportunities.
• Provide ongoing mentorship and follow-up support to beneficiaries to enhance their business skills and success.

Data Collection & Reporting

• Beneficiary Registration: Accurate and complete registration forms and profiles for all skills training participants.
• Training Attendance: Daily/weekly attendance records for all vocational skills training sessions.
• Skills Assessment: Records of pre- and post-training skills assessments to measure competency gains.
• Grant/Start-up Kit Tracking: Detailed records of small business grant disbursements or start-up kit distributions.
• Business Establishment/Growth: Data on the type, number, and profitability of businesses established or expanded by beneficiaries.
• Income Generation: Tracking of income levels or economic improvements among empowered beneficiaries.
• Market Linkages: Documentation of linkages created between beneficiaries and markets/suppliers.
• Challenges and Solutions: Documenting challenges faced by beneficiaries in their economic activities and implemented solutions.
• Success Stories: Collection and documentation of individual success stories and case studies demonstrating economic impact.

Requirements and Qualifications

Essential:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Economics, Business Development, Social Sciences, or related fields.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in livelihood programming, preferably in conflict-affected or fragile contexts.
• Strong knowledge of vocational training, entrepreneurship development, and market systems.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, including women and girls, in livelihood enhancement.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to analyze market trends and adapt programs accordingly.
• Proficient in MS Office and basic data management.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Hausa or other local languages is an asset.
• Fluency in Hausa and good understanding of local dialects in Birnin Kudu LGA.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with sensitivity to cultural and conflict dynamics.

Desirable:

• Female candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
• Previous experience working in humanitarian settings.