Area Livelihoods Project Lead

UN Secretariat; Castilla y León; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

UNRWA in Spain seeks an Area Project Officer to manage the Early Recovery Livelihood project across the assigned area, identifying beneficiaries, coordinating grants, and supervising a small team.

Travel within the area is expected to support beneficiaries, ensuring inclusive implementation with a focus on gender, disability, protection, and safeguarding while maintaining strong internal and external contacts.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, Economics, Project Management, Livelihood, Microfinance, or related field.
• At least five years of relevant experience in project management, livelihoods, microfinance, or TVET activities at the community level.
• Minimum two years of staff supervision experience within development or humanitarian programs in governmental or non-governmental organizations.
• Languages required: English, Arabic, French.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day‑to‑day ERL project activities and manage the project team, including supervisors and instructors.
• Identify eligible beneficiaries based on agreed criteria and disseminate project information.
• Review workplans, assess quality of screening, assessments, and mentoring activities.
• Manage grievance mechanisms and finalize beneficiary lists in coordination with camp-level committees.
• Support training workshops and ensure timely delivery of grants after MoU signing.
• Document and refer issues related to complaints, risks, and safeguarding; prepare monthly progress reports.
• Coordinate data collection and monitoring with M&E staff and ensure inclusive implementation across gender, disability, and safeguarding considerations.

Skills

Communication

People skills

Results-driven

Integrity

Professionalism

Diversity respect

Education

University degree in a relevant field

Job description

UNRWA in Spain seeks an Area Project Officer to manage the Early Recovery Livelihood project across the assigned area, identifying beneficiaries, coordinating grants, and supervising a small team.

Travel within the area is expected to support beneficiaries, ensuring inclusive implementation with a focus on gender, disability, protection, and safeguarding while maintaining strong internal and external contacts.