About Swoden
SWODEN is a non-discriminatory and not-for-profit Non-governmental organization. The organization was established in 1995 and registered with Corporate Affairs Commission to address current challenges faced by women and youth in accessing basic information and services at the community level that affects their development and also participation in policy development at both micro and macro level. Activities are drawn from their felt needs through grassroots participation and mobilization and use of community structures to ensure sustainability.
Tittle Position: Livelihood Officer
Location: Jigawa/ Implementing LGA Birnin Kudu
Contract Duration: 8 Months
The Livelihood Officer will be responsible for;
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the design and implementation of livelihood interventions that enhance the
economic resilience of beneficiaries, particularly women and girls.
• Conduct market assessments to identify viable vocational skills, business opportunities,
and value chains aligned with local needs and market demand.
• Work closely with beneficiaries to develop tailored livelihood plans and support their
participation in vocational and entrepreneurship training programs.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress and outcomes of livelihood interventions, providing
regular reports and recommendations for improvement.
• Facilitate distribution of resources such as startup capital, tools, and materials needed for
income-generating activities.
• Promote sustainable livelihood practices that consider environmental and social factors.
• Support the integration of gender-sensitive approaches within livelihood programming to
ensure inclusivity and equal opportunities.
• Provide ongoing mentorship and follow-up support to beneficiaries to enhance their
business skills and success.
Data Collection & Reporting
• Beneficiary Registration: Accurate and complete registration forms and profiles for all
skills training participants.
• Training Attendance: Daily/weekly attendance records for all vocational skills training
sessions.
• Skills Assessment: Records of pre- and post-training skills assessments to measure
competency gains.
• Grant/Start-up Kit Tracking: Detailed records of small business grant disbursements or
start-up kit distributions.
• Business Establishment/Growth: Data on the type, number, and profitability of businesses
established or expanded by beneficiaries.
• Income Generation: Tracking of income levels or economic improvements among
empowered beneficiaries.
• Market Linkages: Documentation of linkages created between beneficiaries and
markets/suppliers.
• Challenges and Solutions: Documenting challenges faced by beneficiaries in their
economic activities and implemented solutions.
• Success Stories: Collection and documentation of individual success stories and case
studies demonstrating economic impact.
Requirements and Qualifications
Essential:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Economics, Business Development, Social Sciences, or
related fields.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in livelihood programming, preferably in conflict-affected
or fragile contexts.
• Strong knowledge of vocational training, entrepreneurship development, and market
systems.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, including women and girls, in livelihood
enhancement.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to analyze market trends and adapt programs accordingly.
• Proficient in MS Office and basic data management.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Hausa or other local languages is an asset.
• Fluency in Hausa and good understanding of local dialects in Birnin Kudu LGA.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with sensitivity to cultural and conflict
dynamics.
Desirable:
• Female candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
• Previous experience working in humanitarian settings.
Application Dealine 29 August 2025
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and Qualified should Go click link below to Apply.
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