{"id":50364,"date":"2018-03-08T11:54:46","date_gmt":"2018-03-08T10:54:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=50364"},"modified":"2018-03-08T11:54:46","modified_gmt":"2018-03-08T10:54:46","slug":"intersos-humanitarian-organization-3-positions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/intersos-humanitarian-organization-3-positions.html","title":{"rendered":"INTERSOS Humanitarian Organization Jobs [3 Positions]"},"content":{"rendered":"

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.<\/p>\n

We are recruiting to fill the position below:<\/p>\n

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Job Title:\u00a0Livelihoods Consultant<\/strong>
\nCode<\/strong>: SR \u2013 49-448
\nLocation<\/strong>: Maiduguri, Borno state, Nigeria, with frequent travel to the field bases of Damasak, Ngala, Jerre, may cross-border areas of Cameroon, Chad & Niger
\nStarting date<\/strong>: 11\/03\/2018
\nContract duration<\/strong>: 3 months
\nReporting to<\/strong>: Head of Mission
\nGeneral Context of the Project<\/strong>
\nINTERSOS is mandated by WFP to do a livelihood assessment for IDP\u2019s in North East Nigeria.<\/p>\n

While INTERSOS\u2019s primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of IDPs, returnees and host communities, our ultimate goal is to help find durable solutions that will allow them to rebuild their lives in dignity. While pursuing durable solutions INTERSOS additionally tries to increase the self-reliance and livelihood opportunities of IDPs, returnees and host communities. The strategic goal of livelihoods programming in INTERSOS is to enable the self-reliance of persons of concern, enhancing their freedom and their capacity to accelerate and participate in the achievement of durable solutions.<\/p>\n

The challenges faced by IDP\u2019s and displaced populations in finding decent economic opportunities have been subject to growing attention in INTERSOS operations. Efforts to strengthen the organisation\u2019s understanding of IDP\u2019s and local host communities\u2019 livelihoods and capacity to deliver adequate services and useful livelihoods programs are paramount.<\/p>\n

The national, legal and policy environment places varying degrees of restrictions on IDPs\u2019 right to work and freedom of movement. In spite of these, IDPs use different strategies to generate income, mostly through daily labor jobs in the informal sector. The initial assets that IDPs can rely on \u2013 such as their skills, inherited professions, access to financial capital, physical health, social networks \u2013 are critical in widening their options to access safe and productive work or engage in income generating activities. In many cases however, these assets are either insufficient from the start, or have been eroded by years of displacement.<\/p>\n

The INTERSOS livelihoods team is developing a Borno Livelihoods Strategy that will better define opportunities for INTERSOS staff and partners and other relevant actors to develop and implement sustainable livelihoods programmes for displaced populations.<\/p>\n

General Purpose of the Position<\/strong>
\nINTERSOS is searching for an accomplished and highly motivated livelihoods expert to provide assistance and guidance to INTERSOS\u2019s livelihoods programming in the field. The consultant will be responsible for assessing and compiling existing socio-economic data, conduct necessary assessments, review on-going livelihoods activities and local development plans, map out partnership opportunities, and develop or implement comprehensive livelihood strategies for field operations highlighting the type of interventions identified for host, returnees and IDPs.<\/p>\n

The consultant will ensure the livelihood strategy is developed through a consultative process involving the participation and contribution of a Multi-functional Team which will focus on rural and peri-urban and urban locations (for instance for IDPs, info of access to farm land and other off farm interventions), representatives of the IDPs community, Government, the host community and the public and the private sector, as well as relevant organizations such as INTERSOS\u2019s Implementing Partners (IP) and Community Organizations (COs), WFP, FAO, UNHCR and other potential partners.<\/p>\n

Main Responsibilities and Tasks<\/strong>
\nOutputs:
\nThe current livelihood strategies of IDPs and local populations in the target area are documented, including:<\/p>\n