Overview
The Project Clerk (Community Worker) will be responsible for the direct implementation of daily activities related to livelihood projects, overseeing and monitoring ongoing activities, and coordinating with beneficiaries and local administrative bodies.
Tasks Summary
- Support the implementation, monitoring, and follow-up of livelihood activities at Woreda level through coaching, mentoring and routine follow-up of established business groups and TVET trainees.
- Represent and act as a focal point for the livelihood team in Gantafeshum Woreda pertaining to communication, collaboration & coordination with government counterparts and concerned stakeholders.
- Provide general assistance in the implementation of project activities.
- Follow-up with the livelihood team based in Mekelle to ensure start-up capitals are provided timely, ensure spending for the intended purpose and report any misuse.
- Retrieve, compile, summarize, and present information/data on specific project topics.
- Share progress updates on the status of business groups with the livelihood Sr. project Associate.
- In collaboration and coordination with concerned sector offices, assist market linkage for individual and group businesses in the woreda and surrounding potential marketplaces.
- Ensure synergy and proper linkage with implementing partners, specifically, with project partners in the woreda.
- Support the organization of meetings, workshops and training sessions.
- Respond to general information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Experience Requirements
- School diploma with three years of relevant experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in political or social sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with one year of relevant experience.
- Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.
- Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.
- Experience in implementing livelihood projects, including off farm, on farm activities, and skills training with strong familiarity in value chain development and local market systems.
- Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
Qualification Requirements
- Bachelors or Equivalent
- School diploma
- Bachelor’s degree in political or social sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution
