Livelihood Support Program Coordinator

Coordinates programs that enhance income generation, skills development, and economic opportunities for vulnerable individuals and communities.

Career Overview

Growth Outlook: Very High

A Livelihood Support Program Coordinator manages initiatives that improve income opportunities and economic resilience among vulnerable populations. They work in NGOs, development agencies, and government programs. Responsibilities include coordinating training, supporting entrepreneurship, linking beneficiaries to markets, and monitoring outcomes using livelihood frameworks, program management systems, and evaluation tools. They serve low-income individuals, women, and marginalized groups. The role focuses on sustainable economic empowerment. Demand is increasing globally due to employment challenges, poverty reduction strategies, and expansion of livelihood and skills development programs.

Top Skills

  • Program coordination
  • Livelihood development knowledge
  • Stakeholder coordination
  • Communication & facilitation
  • Monitoring & evaluation
  • Data tracking
  • Ethical judgment
  • Training coordination
  • Market linkage understanding
  • Problem-solving

Education Pathway

  • Humanities
  • Bachelor’s in Development Studies / Economics / Social Work
  • Internship in livelihood programs
  • Training in economic development
  • Master’s in Development Studies / Public Policy
  • Field experience

Suggested UG Degrees

  • BA Development Studies
  • BA Economics
  • BSW

PG / Advancement Options

  • MA Development Studies
  • MPP
  • MSW
  • Livelihood Programs Certification

Also Known As

  • Livelihood Program Officer
  • Economic Empowerment Coordinator
  • Income Generation Program Coordinator
  • Skills & Livelihood Coordinator
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