Overview of position

In response to increasing defections from non state militant groups in Somalia, the Federal Government of Somalia (FGoS) & UN partners embarked on a process to develop the “national program on the treatment & handling of disengaged combatants” (national program). The national program maintains the objective of establishing a comprehensive process that allows for low risk disengaged combatants & Women Associated with Al Shabab (WAAS) through transition centres in Kismayo & Baidoa. The transition centres offer support to equip beneficiaries with the skills to socially & economically reintegrate into society. This support includes the provision of basic education, civic education, religious counselling & life skills, business, financial literacy & vocational training.

Our clients, Disarmament, Demobilization & Reintegration (DDR) unit is seeking to recruit a Livelihood Team Leader to support beneficiaries in achieving livelihood goals. The position involves counselling beneficiaries regarding educational & career goals, planning & facilitating business development training, supporting all livelihood functions including connecting with the private sector, identifying vocational training opportunities & Life Skills & Financial Literacy Trainer. The position will work closely with education, case management team & other staff in the centre to develop individualized livelihood plans for beneficiaries. Overall contract performance management will be done under the supervision of the Centre Manager with technical oversight from the National Education & Livelihoods Officer.

Role objectives

• Create, update & maintain training materials, livelihood proposals, manuals, handouts, practice exercises & administrative documentation.

• Visit businesses & educational institutions (including other UN agencies & NGOs) to identify job opportunities & educational / capacity building opportunities for beneficiaries.

• Develop relationships with private & public sector to create linkages for job placement opportunities for beneficiaries.

• Maintain a high standards of professional practice, accountability & quality of teaching in the DDR centre.

• Help beneficiaries identify personal strengths & skills based on educational background, employment history & career goals.

• Work with Social Workers to monitor that student case files are maintained properly & student progress reports are reviewed periodically to reflect individual progress towards goals.

• Provide beneficiaries with information & strategies for excelling in the workplace & dealing with job dissatisfaction.

• Identify individual barriers to employment & assess need for further training.

• Assist beneficiaries with job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing resumes & preparing for job interviews.

• Develop & provide classroom teaching to implement a business development & entrepreneurship curriculum to teach young men with low literacy how to generate a business idea, start & manage a business & / or improve a business individually, as a shareholder, or as a cooperative.

• Support beneficiaries in pursuing self employment & cultivate a culture of entrepreneurship.

• Provide mentorship, counselling & coaching to beneficiaries’ business startups.

• Perform other duties related to the DDR program as assigned by supervisor.

Project reporting

• The position will work closely with education, case management team & other staff in the centre to develop individualized livelihood plans for beneficiaries.

• Overall contract performance management will be done under the supervision of the Centre Manager with technical oversight from the National Education & Livelihoods Officer.

Key competencies

Experience

• Experience working in the Jubaland state of Somalia’s regions is highly preferred.

• Experience in teaching & served in a leadership position.

• Proficient on computer skills (Excel, Word, Power Point etc.).

• Previous experience working with youth at risk & or the return & reintegration at risk groups a considerable advantage.

• Experience managing confidential information & managing attendance.

• Prior experience working with vulnerable populations.

• Prior experience in UN or NGO preferred.

Skill

• Experience in different pedagogy.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral & written communications skills, with keen attention to interpersonal skills & effective communication.

• Practical understanding of effective teaching & learning strategies.

• Theoretical understanding of effective teaching & learning strategies.

• Relevant curriculum knowledge.

• Demonstrates flexibility in a range of effective teaching techniques.

• Engaging in self-review & evaluation processes.

Language

• For this position, fluency in English & Somali (oral & written) is required.

Competencies

• Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences. Encourages diversity & inclusion.

• Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.

• Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.

• Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

• Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected & fairly treated.

• Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.

• Produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner. Is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

• Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.

• Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work.

• Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.

Team management

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information

• The educational certificate of the selected candidate will be sent for verification.

• This role is subject to an extension depending on donor funding & work performance of the consultant.

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.

How to apply

Candidates interested in applying for this role need to register on CTG website as a candidate & apply for this role using this link:

https://app.tayohr.io/jobs/detail/vac-10489-livelihood-team-lead-9208