Livelihoods Coordinator

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.
  Context

Under the overall supervision of the Protection Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Protection Officer, the Livelihoods Associate will be responsible for implementing livelihoods activities at IOM’s protection and transit centers in Algiers. 

1. Implement all livelihoods, education, and social cohesion activities with return beneficiaries at IOM’s protection and transit center. 
2. Conduct assessments including labor market assessments in Algeria and countries of return and supply chain mapping, under the guidance of the Protection Officer.
3. Conduct mapping of service providers for vocational training, on-job-training, job placement, soft skills, educational activities.
4. Identify and coordinate with potential private companies for the implementation of job placements, and on the job training. 
5.  Support appropriate selection of project beneficiaries by supporting outreach, registration, verification, skill mapping, CV writing, and supporting applicants to draft business and expansion plan. 
6. Support beneficiaries by facilitating orientation meetings, business trainings, and/or one to-one counseling sessions as necessary and support them in the formulation of their business plans.
7. Monitor the progress through weekly checks with beneficiaries and vendors/ implementing partners. 
8. Monitor impact of activities
9. Organize and conduct satisfaction and feedback surveys in order to improve future livelihoods projects. 
10. In coordination with the Team Leader, coordinate with the relevant government authorities, business associations and private sector companies to implement IOM’s livelihoods projects.
11. Monitor targets and achievements in accordance with different projects and work plans and report progress to the Protection Coordinator.  
12. Coordinate with caseworkers and Information Management (IM) unit to maintain up-to-date and accurate beneficiary data in the IOM Portal.
13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by supervisor. Education
    • University degree in social sciences, economics, or business management from an accredited academic university or institute with 5 years of relevant professional experience.  Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.   Experience
      • Relevant experience in social projects/community stabilization though a gender point. 
      • Experience with international organization is an advantage.
      • Strong experience working with migrants in humanitarian contexts. Skills
        • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
        • Ability to present clear and concise information.
        • Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds, ability to handle confidential matters.
        • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure. Languages
          • Fluency in English is required. 
          • Fluency in Arabic and French is desirable. IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.   Required Competencies   IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.   Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
          • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
        • Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
      • Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
    • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
14. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 2)
15. Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.