The Livelihoods Officer will support the planning and delivery of a portfolio of projects for livelihood and economy recovery in Northern Syria, under the supervision of the Head of Livelihoods. The Livelihoods Officer will coordinate with partner organizations outside Syria and inside Syria, including Local Councils and private sector actors, in order to deliver projects that repair some of the damage done to the economy of Northern Syria. Job Function/ Description: The primary function is to support the implementation of the programme’s Livelihoods Framework in Northern Syria, through remote management. The Livelihoods Officer will work in a small team and coordinate extensively with other program and partner staff, and will report directly to the Head of Livelihoods. The specific duties of the position include: Coordinating the delivery of in-country workshops to prioritize economic recovery projects Working with programme and partner staff to develop detailed project proposals based on local prioritization Coordinating with programme grant, procurement and field staff to ensure delivery of approved projects Preparing additional tools and frameworks needed for the implementation of the livelihoods framework Preparing capacity development and communication material for implementing staff based on the livelihoods framework Building capacity of programme and partner staff through coaching, direct training and other training providers Assisting in periodic evaluation of the livelihoods framework and development of improvements to the framework on the basis of evaluation Preparing work plans for the implementation of the framework and reporting against them. Required Skills & Experience: At least Bachelor’s degree in any subject, Masters level preferred; any subject may be considered, but business administration, international development, economics, economic development, agricultural economics or related subject are preferred. Must have at least three (3) years of experience working in international development, including significant experience of at least one of the following fields: value chain development; private sector development; enterprise development; labor market and employment generation programmes; inclusive market development; sustainable livelihoods; agricultural marketing; agricultural development; economic or industrial planning; post-conflict reconstruction. Experience with international donors and/or other international organizations preferred. Fluent in verbal and written communication in both English and Arabic Success Factors: Strong management skills, able to track multiple deliverables, follow up, identify potential issues and take action. Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for colleagues. Must be capable of working both individually and as part of a team. Able to persuade and motivate colleagues and partners to take action. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment. Must be flexible, willing to perform other duties and work irregular hours. Tactfulness, enthusiasm towards assigned tasks, good human relationship skills, integrity, honesty, and the ability to work under pressure to accomplish work tasks within assigned time periods. Good communication skills, Strong team player with high team spirit and positive attitude. Ability to deal with ambiguity and change. Ability to analyze and propose solutions to problems. Ability to work independently and as part of a group. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment.