Position Description
The National Council for Portugal and FOCUS Humanitarian Assistance are seeking a Livelihood Development Manager with the managerial, technical, and operational background to define and deliver a comprehensive livelihood development plan as part of the Family Development Program and Portugal Settlement Program for this jurisdiction.
Interested candidates must submit their CVs and cover letters to [email protected] prior to the application deadline on 5th January of 2024.
Responsibilities
● Source and aggregate career placement opportunities among internal and external MSMEs
● Identify and formalize partnerships with training institutes and skills development partners with a focus towards post-program placement
● Formalize partnerships with recruitment agencies, companies and non-profit organizations, to expedite the job placement process for the potential earners (explore job opportunities and develop job placement skills)
● Identify relevant Aga Khan Economic Planning Board (AKEPB) interventions that are suitable for the families in the programme, and customize them wherever appropriate
● Accompanying and helping people in the programmes to find jobs or training for employment
● Source appropriate livelihood consultants from the Jamat that can guide individual earners and provide ongoing coaching and support
● Monitor progress of each potential earner in the family and provide appropriate support to the operational team
● Support the development of a comprehensive and pragmatic livelihood plan for each potential earner in the family to achieve the livelihood goals for the programme
● Articulate the planning and implementation with Aga Khan Economic Planning Board (AEKPB), Central Office for Poverty Elimination and Poverty Elimination Teams for other jurisdictions.
Language Proficiency
● Strong communication skills in English and Portuguese. Knowledge of languages will be an added benefit (e.g. Hindi, Farsi…)
Professional Experience
● Professional experience with management consulting, workforce development, and/or Social and economic development.
Academic Credentials
● Degree Economics, Finance, Human Resources, Commerce, Business/Business Administration or other relevant ones (Master’s degree are valued)
Skills and Attitudes
● Experience in managing projects/programmes with clear deliverables and targets
● Goal-oriented, data-driven, with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and problem-solving skills
● Demonstrated ability to build strong, supportive, and collaborative working relationships with internal team members, the leaders and volunteers.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
● Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements;
● Commitment to beneficiary accountability and humanitarian ethics
● Proven ability to lead and motivate professional and volunteer team members from diverse backgrounds
● Experience in writing actionable reports that build on input from multiple stakeholders, crafting proposals and related presentations, and developing other documentation
● Experience in setting, attaining, and/or measuring performance indicators and outcomes
● Comfort with public speaking in front of small groups and wider audience
● Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
● Ensure confidentiality of sensitive matters relating to the Council and its operations and safeguard all documents, files and records of the Jamati Institutions.
Time Commitment
● Available for with immediate entrance
● Requires a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, in order to accommodate volunteer schedules / availability
● May require some travel across the jurisdiction for partnership purposes
● Work model: hybrid
