HI has been supporting the Afghan people since 1987, starting its operations in Pakistan. Since 1996, HI has been operating across Afghanistan in order to launch victim assistance interventions, working at different levels of the society and adopting a cross-sectoral approach. While present on the ground to directly support victims of the conflict through the provision of a range of services – from physical rehabilitation, to mine risk education and inclusive livelihoods – HI has been continuously advocating to increase the rights of victims and other people with disabilities in the country. In particular, and in line with its global strategy and priorities, HI has been advocating to reduce the use of landmines and conventional weapons. Acknowledging the need to respond to the urgent emergency crises combined with longer term, chronic gaps in the provision of services, HI has steadily expanded its range of activities and services in order to support the most vulnerable people, enhancing their resilience while strengthening participation and inclusion of all individuals.

Job Purpose:

The Livelihood Officer will mainly support the implementation of the livelihood/NFI components of an emergency component of an AC6 project- funded by Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs Luxembourg and will be based in Kunduz with frequent travels to the project sites and will be line managed by the Project Manager. he/she will support the Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and strengthen livelihood activities in Kunduz Province. The main objective of this post is to implement livelihood activities in emergency projects, with specific attention to the principles of disability inclusion in livelihoods programming. The Livelihood Officer will provide support to PM and Operations team and will work in collaboration with Technical Unit, Support Services and other HI teams as needed. 

The Duties and responsibilities may include but not limited to: 

Under the supervision of the PM, the Livelihood Officer will:

• Ensure the smooth project implementation, resulting in beneficiaries gaining needed and appropriate vocational skills for improved and increased livelihood opportunities.
• Supervise the livelihood project in the field level according to project plans, HI M&E policy, and PM's instruction.
• Maintain good relationships, coordination, and fruitful communication with beneficiaries, local partners, government line ministries, business owners, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to PCM under the guidance of PM.

     Contribute to the implementation of AC6 Livelihood project activities in the field:

• Together with PM and Inclusive Livelihoods Technical Specialist-ILTS, develop effective tools to be used for identification, needs assessment, enrollment, personalized social support, coaching, and follow-up of actions for people with disabilities.
• Collect and analyze data on local market opportunities and vocational training needs.
• Ensure the use of participatory approaches in the design, implementation and monitoring of project activities with the various stakeholders involved.
• Ensure that communities are closely involved in planning, implementing and monitoring project activities.
• Identify proposed beneficiaries (persons with disability and other vulnerable groups) for supporting their small businesses initiatives and boosting their income generation activities based on selection criteria and project goals.
• Map and liaise with external service providers/business owners in order to strengthen the participation and integration of persons with disabilities into their workforce.
• Contribute to the planning, coordination and implementation of AC6, inclusion, access to employment, business development and other relevant activities in the field.
• Coordinate and ensure the administrative tasks in the field are done according to HI policies and procedures, such as preparing finance, HR and logistic documents etc.
• Be an active part of the socio-economic empowerment process of the identified project participants through adapting and implementing HI-inclusive livelihood approaches and tools.
• Based on the project participants’ aspirations and skills among those identified beneficiaries, he/she will propose and plan the relevant livelihood toolkits.
• She/he will do the necessary planning to distribute these purchased Kits to those identified beneficiaries After donation of the livelihood kits.
• He/ She is responsible for regular follow up on beneficiaries’ progress on their income generation, collect and share challenges, provide necessary advices and ensure the best use of the donated tool kits.
• He/she will also assist the beneficiaries in marketing purpose for selling of the prepared and designed materials that were designed or prepared by the beneficiaries through the livelihood kits that HI donated.
• He/she will also keep hard and soft recordings and documentation of the data (first mapping/assessment reports, beneficiary’s follow-up sessions records, donation certificates etc.).

Coordination/Collaboration:

• Maintain close relationships and coordination with project partners, beneficiaries and staff and timely update the project manager about the progress, initiatives, and challenges.
• Liaise effectively and patiently with persons with disabilities, their families, and communities.
• Coordinate with community mobilizers, other HI projects for project activities, and other needed support and collaboration.

Capacity Building and Technical Support

• Contribute to the planning and implementation of training and other capacity-building activities for project beneficiaries including Persons with Disabilities, community volunteers and services providers.
• Coordinate and facilitate training and workshops as needed In close collaboration with Technical Coordinator.

• Identify the training and coaching needs for strengthened approaches for economic inclusion (business development and access to livelihood) among service providers, survivors and Persons with Disabilities, vocational training center students/staff, Shura members and community volunteers.
• Use necessary technical tools for measuring the quality and impacts of given trainings (in link to Livelihood SoP).

Monitoring of field activities:

• In collaboration with the project manager and ILTS, develop a well-functioning system of documentation and monitoring of the EMT livelihood component, including the efficient use of tools for data collection and management, as well as reporting processes.
• Conduct regular documented field visits to all targeted areas to ensure project activities are implemented according to project plans. Report general progress and issues identified to the PM and ILTS.
• Identify and assess project beneficiaries who need personalized social support and adaptation in the workplace and home and make recommendations for improvement as well as referral to concerned services.
• Ensure a monthly feedback system to support beneficiaries and their families and service providers regarding their performance and maintain follow-up of recommendations.

Reporting

• Develop weekly and monthly detailed project progress reports.
• Contribute to the development of donor reports i.e., collecting, compiling and sharing lesson learnt and the information.
• Collect, compile and review the activity reports, success stories, exposure visit reports, partners' reports and submit it to line manager for the review and verification.

Other tasks

• Upon the request of the project manager and ILTS:

• Carry out specific tasks that can contribute to the achievement of the main objectives described in this job description.
• Conduct individual or group sessions with male beneficiaries to understand their needs or protection-related concerns.
• Identify cases requiring further support (mental health, legal, physical rehabilitation etc) and refer to appropriate service providers.
• Coordinate with community leaders, government authorities on issues related to male participation.
• Livelihood officer will carryout the male social worker duties as well.
• Any other relevant tasks.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Relevant Bachelor Degree from a recognized University (social work, business or other relevant degree).
• At least 2-3 yrs experience in the related field, entrepreneurship or business development for vulnerable groups is preferred.
• Competent in Word, PPT, Excel.
• Languages: Dari/Pashto and strong written and spoken English.

Desired skills:

• Experience in inclusive Livelihood programming, disability issues, inclusion, psychosocial issues related to disability and economic inclusion, vocational training.
• Good understanding of social / empowerment approaches targeting vulnerable people.
• Friendly, patient and supportive in building and maintaining relationships within the project teams, partners, beneficiaries and stakeholders.
• Active listening, communication and coaching skills.
• Efficient in PCM, in livelihood or other relevant sector Effective in problem solving, both within the team and individually.

Analytical and creative in narrative report writing Independent, reliable and well organized in implementing the required tasks.

Application Process:

Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link into their web browser https://airtable.com/appd5h38txtV7XeEH/shrkb9PwAVuOC5e7t to submit their details and upload their required documents prior to the deadline.

Important notes:

• Please note that only the applications received through the online platform will be considered for this position.
• It is important to note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Therefore, timely submission is crucial.
• After the review process, please be aware that only candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process. If you do not hear from us within one week from the closing date , please consider that your application has not been shortlisted for further process.

- HI has got strong stand on protection of beneficiaries.

"The Role Holder will have to create and maintain an environment which prevents sexual exploitation and abuse and promotes the implementation of the code of conduct"

HI promotes and upholds the principles of equal opportunities and its policies (PSEAH, Child Protection etc). HI has a zero tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. Recruitment to all jobs in HI includes, in particular, criminal
record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do.

Individuals with disabilities and female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly value the unique perspectives and contributions that you can bring to our team.