Near East Foundation is hiring a
Position: Livelihoods Specialist
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Location: Juba, South Sudan
Travel: Frequent travel between project sites.
The Near East Foundation (NEF) is seeking applicants for a Livelihoods Specialist to be based in Juba, in South Sudan. For over 100 years, NEF has worked to build a more sustainable, prosperous, and inclusive communities in the Middle East and Africa through economic development and governance initiatives. NEF’s work is organized around three core program areas: Inclusive Economic Development, Climate-resilient Development, and Stabilization and Peacebuilding.
Position Description:
The Livelihoods Specialist is a key member of the Near East Foundation team in South Sudan. The Livelihoods Specialist will lead capacity building of community associations to design, roll out, operate, monitor and adapt market-informed, accessible, and inclusive lending and livelihoods services. The Livelihoods Specialist will lead and support community-based Master Trainers and Field Coaches to lead on the delivery of the livelihood services.
The project delivers holistic and innovative business and employment services, complementary community development initiatives, and investments in essential services through 19 partner community associations, cooperatives, and non-government organizations in addition to academic and private sector partners. The project strengthens those partnerships through targeted capacity building aimed at partner organizations and associated Master Trainers. The project leverages NEF’s pioneering Siraj livelihoods hubs and services operating in four countries. The project is implemented in Unity, Northern Bahr El-Ghazal, Warrap, and Abyei, and is part of a global multi-country initiative.
The Livelihoods Specialist will work in close cooperation with technical staff, the Country Director, implementing partners, stakeholders, and donors operating in the country.
The Livelihoods Specialist will lead on the following:
Key Qualifications:
University degree in economic development, business development, rural development, agriculture, or a related field
Excellent understanding and at least five (5) years of experience in conducting value chain analysis, business product development, and marketing and promotion support;
Demonstrated expertise in devising and implementing economic development programs, particularly business activation programs;
Demonstrated expertise in facilitation and training in both large, formal settings and strong interpersonal skills for coaching and mentoring in informal settings;
Experience in displacement affected settings in support of improved livelihoods;
Professional proficiency in spoken and written Arabic and English.
Strong computer skills
Previous experience working with international organizations;
Demonstrated ability to work with multi-cultural teams
Develop and encourage new and innovative solutions
Excellent dispute resolution, facilitation and team building skills
To apply:
The closing date for this application is Thursday, August 18, 2022**.**
This position will be hired on a rolling basis. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Please apply by submitting the following documents in the English language:
Applicants are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Near East Foundation by visiting the NEF website at www.neareast.org.
The Near East Foundation promotes Equal Opportunities for all applicants seeking employment.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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