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ABOUT THE MISSION

The LEARN Consortium is a partnership between four (4) International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs), and two (2) national partners.
It leverages the respective expertise from the I/NGO partners to deliver Health, Shelter, MPCA, protection, livelihoods, humanitarian coordination, and WASH services to the most vulnerable communities in north east Syria (NES).

The main activities being implemented are related to the rehabilitation and running of Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs), emergency WASH (water distribution and rehabilitation of water infrastructure), private and public institutional shelter repairs, distribution of essential kits (new arrivals, hygiene, shelter repairs) and MPCA to cover basic needs. The program incorporates a Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM).

The implementing partners are based in and implement the activities throughout NES.

The Consortium Management Unit (CMU) is the oversight structure for the program that aims to facilitate smooth coordination, oversee program delivery, lead donor communications, ensure compliance and manage risk.

The CMU is led by the Chief of Party (COP - based in Jordan) and Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP - based in NES), together with a team of Specialists.

ABOUT THE JOB

Role and main responsibilities

The Livelihoods Specialist contributes to the implementation and adaptation of the LEARN sector strategy, including facilitating integration of Livelihoods and MPCA with other LEARN sectors.

• He/she collaborates with DCOP, other specialists and LEARN partners to identify, design and monitor referrals from/towards the Livelihoods and MPCA programs
• He/she ensures that effective partnership and collaboration are maintained for advocacy, technical cooperation, lessons learnt, program coordination and information sharing.
• He/she will provide technical input and advice, working with all LEARN partners and sectors, and has strong intersections with support services, especially compliance (notably on Cash and Vouchers modalities SOPs)

Main challenges

1. Deployment of a multi-partner, multi-million dollars project in a complex area of intervention
2. Livelihoods sector is a new addition with 3 partners involved, including 2 at early stages of planning and implementation
3. Livelihoods program designed in a highly integrated way with strong linkages among partners expected.
4. Coordinates and supports consortium partners, both technically and also in communication, harmonization and integration to achieve the aims of the project
5. Develop a positive work relationship internally to the consortium, as well as externally towards health actors present in the area
6. The position requires a high mobility inside and outside the intervention area

Priorities for the 2/3 first months

1. Establish and strengthen the Livelihoods coordination agenda, focusing on a set of keys areas already identified by LEARN partners.
2. Revise coordination mechanism for MPCA sectors and Modalities agenda points for other sectors (NFIs, both Shelter and WASH, Protection, etc.)
3. Ensure smooth information sharing across the sectors where relevant to livelihoods.
4. Support the joint learning exercises and revision of joint priorities for the livelihoods program and identify priority referrals and integration pathways with other sectors
5. Support Phase III implementation including learning from the closing Phase II (modalities selection across sectors and referral pathways, including linkages with Institutional shelter component) including timely and quality donor submissions.