Livelihood and Early Recovery Program Coordinator

About ONSUR:

International Association for Relief and Development (Onsur) is a non-governmental organization registered inTurkey N° (27-018-178) dealing with Relief and development projects through the empowerment of localcommunities to ensure a decent life, Founded at the beginning of 2012. ONSUR works through the main officelocated in Gaziantep province Turkey, in addition to execution offices in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and Turkey.

Job Summery

The ERL Program Coordinator will be responsible for the design, coordination, and implementation of Early Recovery and Livelihoods interventions to support vulnerable communities in recovering from crises and improving their economic stability. The coordinator will ensure that all activities are aligned with humanitarian principles, donor requirements, and organizational objectives. This role requires strong leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills to deliver high-quality outcomes in complex and dynamic environments. Key responsibilities include capacity building, proposal development, technical oversight, and ensuring the sustainability of livelihoods projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

  Program Design and Planning:

• Develop and oversee the ERL program strategy, ensuring alignment with ONSUR’s overall objectives and donor guidelines.
• Lead the development of proposals for Early Recovery and Livelihoods interventions, including logical frameworks, budgets, and narratives, in coordination with relevant teams.
• Conduct needs assessments and analysis in targeted areas to identify gaps and opportunities for recovery and livelihood support, providing data-driven recommendations for interventions.

  Technical Oversight:

• Ensure that all ERL interventions adhere to international standards and best practices, including income-generating activities, vocational training, and business support.
• Provide technical support to field teams in implementing cash-for-work programs, vocational training, small business development, and other livelihood-enhancing activities.
• Oversee the creation and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical guidelines, ensuring that they are adapted to the local context and followed by teams.

Project Implementation:

• Lead the implementation of ERL activities, ensuring objectives are met within the allocated timeframe and budget.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor project progress, address challenges, and ensure quality delivery of services to beneficiaries.
• Coordinate with the procurement team to ensure that materials and services are acquired in a timely manner and meet project specifications.

  Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Collaborate with the M&E team to develop systems for tracking program outcomes, measuring impact, and reporting results.
• Prepare and submit detailed programmatic and financial reports to donors, ensuring they meet donor guidelines and deadlines.
• Capture lessons learned from ERL activities and disseminate them to improve future programming and decision-making.

  Proposal Development and Reporting:

• Lead the writing and submission of proposals, ensuring alignment with donor requirements and addressing the identified needs in target communities.
• Provide regular updates on proposal progress, including collaboration with the finance, MEAL, and supply chain teams.
• Ensure that all reports meet ONSUR and donor deadlines and include comprehensive financial and programmatic information.

  Capacity Building and Team Support:

• Build the capacity of the ERL team through training, mentoring, and workshops on key topics such as livelihood support, small business development, and market assessments.
• Ensure that staff have the tools and knowledge necessary to effectively implement and manage ERL activities.

  Safeguarding and Compliance:

• Ensure full compliance with ONSUR’s Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy, and PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) policies.
• Report any safeguarding or misconduct complaints and ensure timely and appropriate follow-up actions.
• Promote awareness and implementation of safeguarding and protection standards within the team and among beneficiaries.

  Field Coordination and Representation:

• Represent ONSUR in ERL-related coordination meetings, clusters, and forums.
• Maintain effective relationships with local authorities, NGOs, and international agencies to ensure collaboration and complementarity of programs.
• Coordinate with other sector teams (e.g., WASH, Protection) to ensure an integrated approach to humanitarian assistance.

Note: the above-mentioned key responsibilities/accountabilities are illustrative ones. Other future responsibilities/accountabilities may be assigned to the job depending on the department's organizational chart.

Qualifications and Experiences

Education: Bachelor’s degree International Development, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years in program management or coordination of Early Recovery and Livelihood programs in humanitarian settings.

Languages: Excellent skills in English and Arabic, Turkish is advantage.

Others: Familiarity with cash-based programming, market assessments, and vocational training programs.

Ability to travel to field locations in Syria and Türkiye.

Personal Abilities and Skills

• Very good presentation and communication skills (written and spoken).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact well with people of all backgrounds, and excellent relationship-building skills.
• MS Office proficiency (Power PI, Word, Excel)