Livelihoods Assistant

Estonian Refugee Council (ERC) is a value-driven non-governmental EU-certified humanitarian organization. ERC was established 22 years ago in Estonia and currently provides humanitarian assistance to displaced people and other vulnerable people in 5 crisis-affected countries (Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, Jordan and Turkey) and different support services to beneficiaries of international protection in Estonia. Estonian Refugee Council works and provide help in Ukraine since 2014 year and now covered 9 regions with ongoing humanitarian projects and monitoring visits. Our Mission is to stand for the rights and well-being of refugees and other vulnerable groups in Ukraine and abroad.

We are looking for Livelihoods Assistant to join our international team!

The Livelihoods Assistant, based in Dnipro, Ukraine, is responsible for supporting Livelihoods Team in managing and developing ERC’s livelihoods and economic recovery programmes carried out in Ukraine.

Responsibilities & Key Tasks

• Support on carrying out livelihoods programme activities in accordance with project proposals and programme SOPs.

• Communicate with and assist programme beneficiaries throughout the programme implementation.

• Support in maintaining records of the implementation of programme activities under different projects.

• Assist in the development of and in maintaining suitable systems and tools to manage, collect, and safely store beneficiary information and other data related to the implementation of the programme activities.

• Participate in the monitoring and evaluation process under the programme in cooperation with the Livelihoods team and the MEAL team.

• Provide support on the cooperation with the communication team to ensure that activities taking place under the programme are clearly and effectively communicated internally and externally.

Qualifications:

• University degree in a relevant field such as Economics, Agriculture, Business Administration, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience may be considered.

• Prior experience with an international non-governmental organization (INGO) is an advantage.

• Proficiency in Ukrainian and/or Russian is required; good English language skills are preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook/Exchange.

• Strong ability to learn and work collaboratively, provide and receive constructive feedback, and maintain a solution-oriented approach. Must effectively meet deadlines and demonstrate a willingness to grow professionally.

• Ability to handle stressful situations and work effectively in challenging environments.

How to apply

Please apply by uploading your cover letter and up-to-date CV on our website.
ERC only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the ERC HR portal.
Due to limited resources, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Send your CV and Cover letter in English with a title «Livelihoods assistant» to [відгукнутися]. Please, also mention your salary expectations.

Learn more about Estonian Refugee Council here:          https://www.pagulasabi.ee/en/news