Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the Social Support position is day-to-day implementation of the core competency and related project activities. 

Generic responsibilities 

The responsibilities depend to some degree on the existing organizational chart of the Country Office and the size and complexity of the operations.  If theseresponsibilities are not reflecting the reality of the field operations, the COs can adapt the content as long as the structure and style are the same. Details shall be incorporated in the Work- and Professional Development Plan and not be included in the JD.

Generic responsibilities 

1. Ensure adherence to NRC policies. 
2. Ensure projects reach the most vulnerable and identify better ways to provide assistance.

3. Ensure proper filing of documents both hard and soft copies.

4. Carry out data collection as required.

5. Prepare and file relevant documents according to procedures.

6. Cooperate with relevant partners and local authorities.
7. Work with LFS coordinator to implement LFS programme activities according to plan of action.
8. Demonstrate commitment to NRC’s mission, vision, and values.

Specific responsibilities 

• Actively participate and ensure transparency and accountability during selection, verification, and registration of beneficiary.
• Coordinate with community leaders and local authorities.
• Ensure the most vulnerable populations are prioritized and conduct household verification visits.
• Establish complaints and feedback mechanisms.
• Training for selection and appeal committee.

• Lead community mobilization and disseminate essential information before, during, and after cash distribution and related activities.

• Follow-up self-help groups and support income-generating activities for self-help groups.

• Ensure equal participation by all segments of the IDPs, Returnees, and hosting communities, taking into consideration issues regarding gender, age, and disability. 

• prepare and submit organized reports to the Livelihoods and Food Security Project Coordinator. 

• Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the line manager.

Generic professional competencies

• Strong communication skill

 Academic and Professional Qualifications 

• BA Degree in natural or social science and other relevant disciplines. 

Relevant Experience

• Minimum of 1 year in livelihood and food security, multi-purpose cash assistance, community mobilization activities in humanitarian/recovery context.

•  Work experience in working with government authorities and vulnerable beneficiaries.

• Work experience in Ethiopian IDPs, returnees and refugee camp context and livelihoods projects are advantages. 

• Fluency in Tigrigna (local language) and fair understanding of English language.