Livelihoods Activity Facilitator

(This opportunity is exclusively for Lotus Flower female participants of Women and Youth Resilience and Socio-Economic Development project implemented in 2024)

Number of Jobs: 2

Duration: 7 months

Location: Duhok Government                                                          

Publishing Date: 8th April 2025

Deadline of Submission: 14th April 2025

ABOUT US:

The Lotus Flower is a non-governmental organisation which empowers vulnerable women and girls so that they are safe, have opportunities to learn, the tools to become financially independent and the freedom to lead change. We provide safe social spaces inside refugee camps and implement projects to help them rebuild their lives and earn a living. We run four women’s centers for the IDP, refugee and host community in Kurdistan 

Our programmes are based around pillars from the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals:

  • Health & Safety

  • Education & Livelihoods

  • Peace building & Human Rights

  • Climate change

Our centers implement much-needed livelihood training, language courses, computer training, mental health support, fitness and health training, and awareness sessions and advocacy on women's rights and gender-based violence. 

We aim to provide the foundation for women to rebuild themselves, their families, and their futures. As local implementers, we work at the grassroots level to get right into the heart of communities, listening to local needs and employing local women to implement the programs. Our fundamental belief is that women and girls are powerful drivers of change, and we provide the support they need to reach their full potential and rebuild their futures.

 

Job Purpose:

The Livelihood Activity Facilitator is responsible for implementing livelihood interventions within the project area. The role involves leading registration and verification, coordinating with stakeholders, facilitating training sessions and vocational trainings, conducting regular monitoring and field visits, and supporting community-based livelihood initiatives.

Responsibilities:

·         Lead the registration and verification of beneficiaries for livelihood activities.

·         Establish and maintain strong coordination with local authorities, NGOs, community groups, and other relevant stakeholders.

·         Facilitate assessment, meetings and sessions to ensure inclusive participation in livelihood activities.

·         Facilitate training sessions for beneficiaries on income-generating activities, vocational trainings, and business development.

·         Support beneficiaries in developing business plans and linking them to market opportunities.

·         Conduct regular field visits to monitor the implementation of livelihood activities.

·         Collect data, document best practices, and provide feedback for program improvement.

·         Identify challenges and propose solutions to enhance project effectiveness.

·         Reporting to line manager.

·         Maintain an understanding of facilities and the activities that they offer.

·         Prepare and implement activity schedules.

·         Provide leadership to participants by providing them information on each activity.

·         Define rules for each activity and inform participants of the importance of abiding by them.

·         Handle development and implementation of programs according to the age and capability of the participant group.

·         Encourage members to participate in activities by showing them how they are done.

·         Assist in identifying and booking venues for activities.

·         Responsible for specific requests –e.g., Taking daily attendance signature list, Printing booklets and documents, pre&post test, evaluations, among others.

Qualifications & Experience:

·         Minimum of 1 year of experience in livelihood and 2 years in humanitarian work.

·         Preferably the Female participants in Cash for work project with The Lotus Flower in 2024

·         Experience in registration and verification processes.

·         Strong facilitation skills for training and capacity-building sessions.

·         Experience in coordination with various stakeholders.

·         Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation processes.

·         Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

·         Ability to work independently and in a team.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

·         Please send your updated CV and cover letter to careers@thelotusflower.org while mentioning “Livelihoods Activity Facilitator “as the subject of your email.

·         CVs and cover letters that are in the form of pictures, and screen-shots will not be accepted.

·         CVs that do not include the subject line will not be considered.

·         Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

·         Applications past the expiration date of the advertisement will not be considered.