Background:

The International Rescue Committee, one of the world’s largest humanitarian international NGOs, provides relief, rehabilitation and development support to vulnerable people and communities over 40 countries. We began work in Ethiopia in 2000 in response to severe drought in Ethiopia’s Somali region and are currently providing assistance to Ethiopians and refugees in nine regions in Ethiopia, implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery, and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response.

Job Overview:

Under the direct and technical supervision of Senior Livelihood Officer, the Livelihood Project officer/Business skills Trainer will supervise the livelihood activities in the designated project location/camp. The Project officer/Business skills Trainer will be responsible for the implementation of coordinated entrepreneurship education for youth, women, and girls. The business Skill trainer will be responsible to supervise and evaluate the progress of the trainees throughout the training, at the end of the training session, business plan development, startup capital provision, and small business/enterprise establishment.

Major key Responsibilities:

• Organize and undertake frequent training need assessment activities in the project locations

• Develop a training plan (the training delivery process including the preparation of the training venue, provision of training tools and equipment, training, supplies and materials, and monitoring of on-going training program) for providing appropriate business skill transfer training

• Develops lesson plans and training materials and revise/adapt frequently the IRC business and life skills curriculum to meet the trainee's needs

• Develop and implement appropriate training methodology that suits to different groups (literate, illiterate, women, refugee, host communities and youth

• Develop gender sensitive (and or ppl with specific needs) training strategies to address their barrier

• Deliver training for women and girls on basic business and life skills based on the developed curriculum

• Conduct follow-up with trainees to answer any questions and ensure that curricula are being implemented accurately and effectively

• Respond to requests for additional training or facilitation

• Work with the senior staff to adapt the curriculum for the needs of youth, women and girls.

• Conduct post-training assessment upon the completion of each training and support the trainees in developing their own business plan.

• Conduct follow-up meetings with graduates and provide technical support in the process of setting up small businesses.

• Conduct follow-up and mentoring visits to graduates starting a small business create business counseling sessions for clients for additional training

• Organize special events for trainees to display their talents, business ideas, traditional skill products including business competition pitch (for our clients) for startup grant

• Prepare and revise action plans to support mentoring activities.

• Prepare monthly progress reports and provide analysis and recommendation on the training/education offered.

• Ensure and follow up the procurement of program inputs for proper implementation of training program.

• Prepare and submit success as well as challenges of the training along with monthly progress reports.

• Assist in ERD program activities when requested by ERD field team

• Any other duties and responsibilities that can be given by immediate and technical supervisors.

• Provides post-training support to trainees, for instance, savings and credit services, facilitating, marketing of products, job placement etc.

• Prepare monthly progress reports on training as required and provide analysis and recommendation on the training /education offered

• Coordinate with cross cutting teams (protection, MEAL) to mainstream protection and safeguarding in business and life skill promotion activities

• Maintain an updated, sex-disaggregated record of the trainee-graduates of business and life skill program including disability and other diversity characteristics and keep close contact with and monitor all graduate’s employment status

Key working relationships: Position Reports directly to Senior Livelihoods Officer

Other Internal and/or external contacts

• Internal: Program Coordinators/Managers throughout the country program

Job Requirements

• A University degree in a relevant field (such as: Business, Economics, social science, development economics, Rural development, Development studies, agribusiness management or a related subject area)

• NGO experience is a plus

• A Minimum 2 years of working experience as business trainer and business service providers

• Technical skills in setting up quality businesses skill training

• Proficiency and experience in facilitating training, experience in developing training lesson plan.

• Proven ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring, and other formal and non-formal methods together with presentation and reporting skills are a strong asset.

• Confirmed ability to lead, mentor and empower a small to medium enterprises clients

• Self-motivated with good organization, planning skills, including prioritizing work and multi-tasking

• A clear understanding of gender, power protection issues

How to Apply

Candidates meeting the above qualifications are encouraged to apply only through the below IRC On-line recruitment website: CLICK HERE

Please include 3 references from current and former employers.

Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.

Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information.

• Name of the position you have applied for

• Date of application

• Summary of  your qualifications and experience

• Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job

• Permanent Address and present address (if different from permanent) and telephone number if possible also email address

• Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees.

IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer.  IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowances

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.