Community Engagement and Resilience Officer

Community Engagement and Resilience Officer

Improve Livelihoods and Enhance Economic Development (ILEED)

Location: Gaza

Overview:

Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society, and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more just, prosperous, and equitable global community.

Global Communities is seeking a Community Engagement and Resilience Officer for the USAID Improve Livelihoods and Enhance Economic Development (ILEED). This five-year, up to $60 million program will focus on promoting resilient livelihoods in Gaza and give households the tools they need to cope with recurrent crises. ILEED will engage both the demand and supply actors within the conflict affected market system. Programs and activities will support the production of and access to basic products and services that community entrepreneurs are already engaged in producing and providing, as well as encourage community entrepreneurs to fill critical service gaps with localized solutions. ILEED will also work to increasing access to resources and basic commodities to support community development and resilience.

The Community Engagement and Resilience Officer will work closely with the Community Development and Resilience Team Lead (CDRTL) to support and manage all aspects of the community development and resilience components. We are looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to help us build the world we envision: one of expanded opportunity, where crises give way to resilience and all people thrive.

Responsibilities

The Community Engagement and Resilience Officer will support local organizations to help develop more resilient communities through increasing access to resources and basic commodities to local organizations and staff, and providing psychosocial support to sustain livelihoods activities in conflict situations.

Specific Responsibilities include the following:

• Support CDRTL in developing a community development and resilience strategy and in line with Global Communities’ policies and best practices.
• Conduct community development, undertake engagement activities, and enhance capacity linked to economic recovery.
• Collaborate and act as focal point for partner organizations and social enterprises, conducting regular check-ins.   
• Coordinate with MEL staff to ensure quality M&E systems in regard to community development and resilience.
• Coordinate with PSS coordinator in the effective roll-out of program activities.
• Identify collaborative partnerships with other humanitarian partners, coordination bodies, and other relevant stakeholders.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in development, or related field.
• At least 3 years working experience in the field of resilience, community development, and humanitarian assistance.
• Experience working in the resilience and humanitarian sectors and an understanding of the local context.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• Experience in developing monitoring and evaluation systems for resilience and humanitarian assistance programs is highly desired.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with project partners and stakeholders.

To apply please send your CV and a cover letter clearly explaining why you feel you are qualified for this position by email to [email protected] no later than Sunday April 7, 2024, indicating the position title and location.

We are currently reviewing all applications on a rolling basis and until a final candidate is selected. However, if interested we encourage candidates to apply immediately.

Global Communities positively welcomes and seeks applications from all sections of society.  We are committed to a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of everyone and offers equal opportunity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.