Objectives of the assignment
The main purpose of the job is to provide technical input on the livelihood component of the project and play coordination role. Support the development of new skills and coping mechanisms in young women to improve their nutrition, livelihoods and ultimately improve their resilience to food insecurity in the future at Woreda level.
Scope of work
Under the supervision of the project manager (livelihood), the Livelihood senior project officer will be based in Seasie Tseadaemba and Samre saharti woredas and will be responsible to perform and follow up the livelihood activities of the project in their respective woredas. He/she will work in close collaboration with the relevant government stakeholders at woreda and kebele level in order to achieve the objectives of the project.
Roles and Responsibilities
Project management
· Lead and implement the livelihood component of the project through Supporting livelihood development and improved nutrition of selected young women at district level;
· Participate actively in planning, designing, and implementation of the World Bank project aimed at creating livelihood opportunities for young women including monitoring and evaluation as well as cross-cutting issues are implemented at every stage of the project;
· support the development of new skills and coping mechanisms in young women to improve their nutrition, livelihoods and ultimately improve their resilience to food insecurity in the future;
· Ensure training access for women in the nutrition-sensitive agriculture and livelihoods approach and initiating IGAs;
· Strengthen the promotion of homestead gardens, small-animal husbandry and contextually-appropriate income generating activities through Farmer Training Centres (FTCs);
· Provide on the job training for development agents, cooperative groups and concern livelihood out-reach workers so as to improve their performance their by ultimately achieve the intended project result;
· Ensure access to life skills, nutrition-sensitive agriculture, context-appropriate livelihood opportunities, and access to health and nutrition services among target group of the community;
· Support the timely mobilization of project team, key government stakeholders, and equipment inputs for livelihood activities, also support the development of Terms of References (ToRs) of all required service providers and staff according to project agreement;
· Follow up to ensure efficient use of resources based on CONCERN financial procedure.
Networking and Learning
· Network, maintain communication and share experience with project team to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of programme activities and promote best practices
· Establish and participate in Woreda nutrition coordination body and technical committee as required
· Network for learning and experience sharing with Concern project manager, partner and relevant departments to learn and inform on best practices, approaches, tools and methods of livelihood programming for adolescent girls.
· Promote and encourage knowledge sharing and close working relationship within the programmes.
· Perform other duties assigned to by line manager
Desired qualification
Experience
· Minimum 3 years’ experience in rural livelihood and nutrition sensitive intervention
· Minimum 3 years’ Experience in NGO setting Experience of working with private sector in creating job opportunities
· Strong facilitation/coordination skills
· Proven ability to develop Livelihood interventions that can improve the nutritional security of women, children and adolescent girls.
· Sound knowledge of appropriate technology, farming practices and their seasonal patterns, support systems and their availability,
· Preferably, experience in working in multi-stakeholder and comprehensive development programmes with Woreda and Zonal level partners.
· Excellent written communication skills and ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel etc.)
· Strong organizational and project management skills, and ability to deliver within tight deadlines
· Excellent knowledge of spoken & written English.