Technical Coordinator –Livelihoods

Job Title: Technical Coordinator –Livelihoods

Location: Gaza Strip
Reports to: Program Director
Contract Type: Full-time – Project-based
Project: Gaza Emergency Response
Duty Station: Gaza Field Office
Duration: Based on project timeframe, with potential for extension (based on performance and funding availability)

1. Job Purpose Summary and Objectives

The Technical Coordinator – SMEs and Livelihoods will lead the technical design, planning, and implementation of activities related to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), micro-business recovery, and sustainable livelihoods within the Gaza Emergency Response Program. The role ensures that interventions are market-driven, inclusive, conflict-sensitive, and aligned with donor and humanitarian standards, with a strong focus on women's economic empowerment and youth inclusion.

The coordinator will work closely with partners, local stakeholders, community-based organizations, and targeted beneficiaries to provide technical guidance, ensure quality assurance, and support capacity development across the project’s livelihoods components.

2. Roles and Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical focal point for all SMEs and livelihood activities under the project.
• Contribute to the strategic direction and technical planning of the emergency response and recovery interventions.
• Provide mentorship and technical support to field staff, local partners, and implementing actors.
• Lead market assessments, value chain analysis, and feasibility studies for income-generating activities.
• Coordinate with relevant clusters, government ministries, and local private sector actors.
• Ensure gender, protection, and social inclusion are mainstreamed throughout project design and delivery.

3. Main Tasks and Duties

• Design and supervise SME support packages, including grants, business development services, and mentoring.
• Facilitate the development of business plans with selected beneficiaries and provide follow-up technical coaching.
• Monitor and evaluate livelihood interventions, documenting lessons learned and best practices.
• Liaise with financial service providers and vendors to support the delivery of cash grants or in-kind assistance.
• Ensure quality and timely reporting (technical, narrative, and financial) in line with EU and Oxfam guidelines.
• Develop tools and indicators for tracking the progress and impact of livelihood activities.
• Contribute to procurement plans, TORs, and technical specifications relevant to livelihoods programming.
• Organize training workshops and peer exchanges for local staff and community stakeholders.
• Identify risks, propose mitigation strategies, and escalate challenges to senior management when needed.

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4. Required Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Agricultural Economics, Development Studies, Engineering, or related field.

5. Required Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in livelihoods, economic recovery, or SME development in humanitarian or development settings.
• Proven experience working in emergency and post-crisis contexts, preferably in the Gaza Strip.
• Demonstrated track record of successful coordination and implementation of enterprise support programs.

6. Skills Required for the Job

Technical Skills:

• In-depth understanding of enterprise development, market systems approaches, and livelihood frameworks.
• Proficiency in designing and facilitating business training and coaching programs.
• Familiarity with cash-based interventions and market-based programming.
• Ability to conduct market analysis, value chain assessments, and risk mapping.

Behavioral Skills:

• Strong leadership and coordination abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• High level of cultural sensitivity and conflict awareness.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Commitment to community-driven and participatory approaches.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with project management tools and data visualization software is a plus.

7. Other Requirements

Languages Required

• Fluency in Arabic.
• Proficiency in English (professional writing and speaking level required for donor communication and reporting).

Gender Aspects

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to child safeguarding and protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).
• Good knowledge of gender and inclusion principles.

Work Environment

• Understanding of operating in conflict or highly insecure environments.
• Field-based position with frequent travel to project sites within the Gaza Strip if required.
• Requires the ability to work in challenging and volatile contexts.

Equal Opportunity Statement

• PARC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion and to preventing any form of discrimination based on gender, age, disability, religion, ethnicity, or social background. We encourage women and persons with disabilities to apply.

• PARC promotes a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment, abuse, or exploitation.

Only applicants who have the required qualities, experience, and skills will be considered. Interested applicants must include (a) A resume (in English) and (b) a cover letter explaining their suitability for the position (in English)

Please submit your application via email.

To the attention of the HR Department no later than Saturday 26th of July 2025, including the job title (Technical Coordinator –Livelihoods) in the subject line and cover letter.

Applications received after this date or that do not meet the qualifications above will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.