Senior Livelihood Officer

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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Background/IRC Summary: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is at work in over 40 countries and 26 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. The IRC has been operating in Thailand since 1975 and currently provides assistance to displaced persons in Tak, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, and Mae Hong Son provinces. Established in 1975 to assist refugees from Vietnam, Loas and Cambodia, the IRC Thailand is one of the longest-running country programs. Operating from Mae Sot with a small representational office in Bangkok, the IRC is currently supporting the transition of residents of the Thai-Myanmar refugee camps to a life of self-reliance within Thailand. IRC also provides emergency assistance to people fleeing violence and unrest in Myanmar and supports the Royal Thai Government and local civil society to strengthen climate resilience in Thailand's southern states. The IRC Protection and Empowerment Program work to protect and promote the rights of crisis-affected and displaced populations along the Thailand - Myanmar border by ensuring people are safe in their homes and communities, receiving timely and appropriate support after experiencing harm, and are empowered to make free and informed decisions about their lives and futures. The program supports displaced populations to build self-reliance and future planning capacity, including through employability and life-skill development. It adopts a multi-sectoral approach, coordinating legal, medical, and psychosocial services to provide comprehensive and integrated protection assistance. Gender equality, diversity, and inclusion are mainstreamed across all activities, and the program is committed to strengthening the use of data for evidence-based decision-making and advocacy to improve protection system and outcomes for displaced population in Thailand. Job Overview/Summary: Under the supervision of Protection and Empowerment Coordinator, the Senior Livelihood Officer is responsible for leading and coordinating the implementation of livelihood interventions in Tak and Mae Hong Son provinces in alignment with IRC Thailand's country strategy, project workplans, and donor requirements. The role focuses on strengthening refugee and vulnerable populations' economic self‑reliance through enterprise development, employment access, and integrated livelihood support linked to protection and empowerment services. The position works closely with partners, MEAL teams, and local stakeholders to ensure quality programming, effective coordination, compliance, and evidence-based advocacy, while supporting budget management, reporting, and representing IRC's livelihood programming across multiple refugee camp locations. Major Responsibilities: Program Implementation Lead the implementation of livelihood activities in Tak and Mae Hong Son province in alignment with project work plans and strategy of IRC Thailand of country program. Ensure capacity building intervention effectively strengthens clients' skills in enterprise development, income generation, and financial management. Conduct regular monitoring of partner-led livelihood activities and field implementation to ensure quality, accountability, and compliance with IRC standards. Work with livelihood actors and partners to promote refugee access to employment opportunities through information sharing, skill development, employer and business sector engagement, and advocacy initiatives. Work closely with protection and empowerment members to support integrated livelihood intervention, including cash assistance and targeted livelihood support for case management clients, ensuring services respond to identified protection and economic needs. Coordinate with relevant local organizations and community leaders to identify livelihood needs within refugee camps and host communities, ensuring inclusion of the most vulnerable population. Work with MEAL team on assessmen