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  • Posted: Aug 25, 2025
    Deadline: Aug 29, 2025
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  • We are a non-­governmental organisation which focuses on women and young people, SWODEN will design and provide innovative and quality health, educational, economic development and social protection services to its target groups in collaboration with other organisations to improve their quality of lives. Our focus are on women, girls & chil...
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    Livelihood Officer

    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.

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    Method of Application

    • SWODEN is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates and persons from marginalized
    • groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
    • For more information about SWODEN, please visit our website www.swoden.org or contact us
    • directly via email: swodeninfo@yahoo.com
    • Thank you for your interest in working with SWODEN.
    Interested and qualified? Go to Society for Women Development & Empowerment of Nigeria - SWODEN on docs.google.com to apply

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