Job opportunity – Economic Recovery and Development Manager at IRC in Yola, Adamawa State

Job Description

Job Detail

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Senior ERD Manager to plan and manage project-specific ERD programming, notably the Climate Resilience projects and youth livelihoods programming in Adamawa state.
• Ensure appropriate methodologies and technical approaches are implemented, working with the Senior ERD Manager to ensure global best practices in Economic Recovery and Development programming.
• Support ERD M&E staff to develop relevant monitoring and evaluation tools and adapt them to the different program methodologies.
• Plan and oversee the Anticipatory Cash Transfer Project inception assessments focused on Climate vulnerable households and community level, stakeholder mapping, and management in collaboration with the Senior ERD Manager, M&E team, and other IRC technical staff.
• Review and summarize monthly monitoring reports for the Senior ERD Manager on the output/impact of the cash assistance on the target households and/or community.
• Follow up on indicator progress and achievement and ensure quality data management for project monitoring.
• Support the identification of opportunities and development of market-integrated assessments in collaboration with the Senior ERD Manager, M&E team, and other IRC sectors.
• Support/participate in the development of all ERD Food Security and Livelihoods related proposals.
• Take responsibility for project budget implementation, management, and compliance.
• Contribute to regular donor and internal reporting. Where necessary, coordinate with the Grants team to ensure the IRC submits donor reports as per set schedules (monthly, quarterly, and annually) on grant activities, indicators, and achievements that are produced in quality.
• Work closely and coordinate with IRC logistics, finance, and grant staff to ensure timely and compliant program activities and expenditures.
• Provide direction, capacity building, and monitors staff in the implementation of their work plans and technical quality of activities.
• Analyze budget, map grant salaries, and attend BVA meetings when requested by the Senior ERD Manager.
• Develop and maintain effective coordination and long-term relationships with external stakeholders, government line ministries, and agencies.
• Actively advance IRC's connections to livelihood actors at the national level, seeking avenues for partnership, collaboration, and coordination of activities.
• Participate in ER&L, FSWG, and the Cash Working Group meetings in the project areas.
• Oversee any partnership with the private sector and community CBOs if any during the project period.
• Identify new partners (including the private sector) to support Economic Recovery project activities.

Job Requirements

Before applying, please take the time to thoroughly review and comprehend the job requirements outlined below. Ensuring that you meet all the specified criteria will significantly enhance your candidacy for the Economic Recovery and Development Manager position at IRC - The International Rescue Committee:

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree in agriculture/Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Disaster and Risk Management, Development Studies, Climate Studies/Natural Resource Management, Food Security studies, Livelihood studies, Rural Development, or related discipline.
• A post-graduate degree is an advantage.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (required)
• Post-graduate degree (advantageous)

Experience Requirements

• 2-3 years of progressively responsible project implementation experience in Economic Recovery Development/Food Security and Livelihood programming, preferably with a focus on Climate resilience, youth livelihoods, and Cash Transfer Programming.
• At least 2 years of technical experience in Food Security, Livelihoods, and Agriculture in INGO or bilateral organizations.
• In-depth understanding of ERD/Food Security sector indicators.

Skills

• Strong budget management skills, planning, reporting, monitoring, and evaluation skills.
• Proven experience managing Livelihood projects with research objectives and outcomes.
• Ability to run program analysis and draw inferences for decision-making.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with donors, project stakeholders, in-country collaborators, and staff at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly assess priorities and effectively manage a variety of activities at a time while paying appropriate attention to detail.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Creative thinking and innovation.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken).
• Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Training and certification in Food Security and Livelihoods, Project Management, Climate Smart practices, Disaster and Risk Reduction, and Cash programming (advantageous).

Salary, Benefits and incentive

Provided below are the offerings in terms of salary, benefits, and incentives awaiting you in the role of Economic Recovery and Development Manager at IRC - The International Rescue Committee:

Salary

USD 1,200 - 2,000 per-Month.

Job Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Gender-sensitive security protocols
• Inclusive and respectful work environment

Incentive Compensation

• Performance-based bonuses
• Project completion incentives

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Date posted: July 16, 2024

Posted on: Yola

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