The Danish refugee Council (DRC) has been operational in Sudan since 2004 focussing primarily on Protection, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) as well as Community-driven Recovery and Safety Programmes (CDRS) with a geographical focus on Khartoum and Darfur. In order to support our growing programme, DRC is looking for a Livelihoods team leader to lead to rolling out a new livelihoods programme in Khartoum.  The Livelihoods Team Leader’s main objective is to provide efficient and effective program implementation and smooth running of the Livelihoods sector operations according to DRC’s internal policies, guidelines in accordance with donor procedures and program design. The Livelihoods Team Leader will also facilitate the implementation of livelihood programming through coordination with stakeholders in operational areas.

Responsibilities:

Project Management and Implementation

• Coordinate with the Finance, Procurement Officers and other sectors of DRC to ensure proper management of livelihood planning and implementation.
• Serve as the main contact for Livelihood activities in DRC Khartoum operations, and work closely with programme team and partner entities in ensuring high quality standards in DRC livelihood sector operations.
• Ensure team adoption of technical guidelines, SoPs, handbooks and other programme guidance provided by the Programme Manager
• Ensure that Livelihood Officers and Assistants implement project activities within the budget limits and in line with good budget management and accountability procedures in consultation with Programme Manager
• Support Livelihood Officers and Assistant in ensuring activities implementation is done in compliance with DRC/Donor quality procedures
• Closely monitor the implementation of livelihood activities to timely identify any problems that may affect the achievement of intended outputs and results; by pragmatically and constructively dealing with them early enough
• In coordination with field staff, ensure that vulnerable groups (especially women and youths) are actively involved during group discussion and the decision making process;
• Organize and manage workshops, trainings and meetings that are hosted by the sector with relevant partners—beneficiary households, line ministries and CBOs
• Collect and disseminate up-to-date information on the regulations relating to employment and self-employment applicable to target beneficiaries

Team Leadership

• Produce work plans for the sector staff in accordance with annual planning cycle
• Train staff and provide regular updates of work planning and reporting against SMART objectives.
• Oversee the performance of the Livelihoods team.
• Provide field supervision to Livelihoods Officers and Assistants
• Represent the Livelihoods team at base level and participate in facilitating and coordinating activities within the team and with other DRC’s departments

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

• Actively participate in monthly Budget Follow up review meetings and ensure all livelihood activities status are updated and submitted to Programme Manager
• Work with M&E to manage all livelihood data collection exercises including the conducting of assessments and surveys (e.g. baseline surveys, yield assessment, do-no-harm surveys etc.) in close coordination with the Country MEAL unit to monitor and evaluate livelihoods project activities;
• Work closely with MEAL unit to identify, document and disseminate relevant project success, challenges and follow up on implementation of project’s action points
• Support the undertaking of detailed situational analysis in collaboration with relevant stakeholder and propose appropriate project implementation approaches
• Supervise the implementation of all participatory needs/vulnerability and capacity assessments of affected communities
• Participate in project evaluations and assist in the analysis of results
• Work with MEAL unit to conduct post-distribution monitoring to ensure that beneficiary entitlements have been adequately accounted for and reconcile the results with those issued by the warehouse manager/cash distribution agent and line manager for the supply of goods, cash and vouchers.

Finance, Procurement and Administration

• Ensure Livelihoods Team raises Purchase Requests (PRs) in a timely manner, in-line with DRC standards, and follow-up procurement processed with the Supply Chain Manager;
• Ensure HR policies are followed, including completion of regular Performance Management Meetings, with all staff supervised;
• Ensure familiarity with DRC’s Operational Handbook;
• Proactively seek training from the Support Services Department on operational policies and processes for Livelihoods team should gaps in understanding be apparent.

Coordination & Representation

• Support programme manager in identifying partnership opportunities and liaising with local partners concerning Livelihoods activities and implementation;
• In consultation with programme manager, coordinate with national, local and international actors and participate in working groups and other sector meetings on Livelihoods related issues;
• Stay abreast of developments in the Livelihoods environment in Sudan and provide timely analysis on key issues on a regular basis

Human Resources

• Directly responsible for supervising Livelihoods Officers, Assistants and any casual workers hired to facilitate implementation of sectoral activities.
• Responsible for contributing to recruitment planning, actual recruitment of required field staff in consultation with the Programme Manager and HR.

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

• University degree or higher education in agriculture, economics, business management, sociology, psychology, or other relevant field
• At least 3 years of relevant professional livelihood experience, preferably with a humanitarian aid organization
• Understanding of Livelihood programming issues in Sudan
• Experiencing of managing teams
• Good computer skills (especially Ms. Office)
• Understanding of rights and protection issues of migrants, refugees, IDPs, women and youth is desirable.