Livelihood Officer Omugo Settlement, Arua

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1 Livelihood Officer Omugo Settlement, Arua Location: [Africa] [Uganda] Town/City: Arua Category: Water, Sanitation and Health (WASH) Job Type: Fixed term, Full-time Position: Livelihood Officer Omugo Settlement, Arua Report to: Project Manager Location: Omugo, Arua West Nile Purpose of the position: The Livelihood Officer will be responsible for project implementation of field livelihood activities, mainly focusing upon farmer group capacity development in settlement and hosting communities. S/He will build the capacity of the farmer groups through trainings and field follow up. S/He will work closely with OPM, UNHCR and other actors in actively addressing farmer skills development, production, processing and marketing issues. The Livelihood Officer also works closely with leadership structures of both refugees and host communities (Sub county agricultural officers, Community development officer, LC, RWC, religious and traditional leaders) in regard to livelihoods. The Livelihood Officer will ensure that activities are approved, implemented, monitored and reported according to agreed project plans. The job holder will be a thought leader, driving continuous improvement in the project through their technical expertise, facilitation of learning and innovation. Major Responsibilities: Quality Resilience and Livelihood programme Implementation and sustainability Page 1/6

2 Take lead in ensuring technical programming, quality assurance and implements field activities and/or facilitates in implementation of livelihood component Work with refugee and host community to select and train Community Extension Workers (CEW) Technical capacity building of CEWs to train selected groups on agronomy, nutrition, natural resource management and business skills through mentoring and coaching. Take lead in the selection of vulnerable households including PWD and youth from the settlement and host community to benefit from the project. Organize trainings with farmer groups on-farm and off-farm production and marketing of selected enterprises Ensures field monitoring and reporting of the livelihood component to Project Manager. Implements activities as described in the project proposal based on World Visions country policy Report on the project progress on weekly basis Any other role assigned by the line manager Community engagement and advocacy Take overall lead in the coordination of field livelihood level activities Develop farmer's capacity to improve production and productivity of selected enterprises of desired quality by the market through demonstrations to farmer's Coordinate partners in implementation of agreed action plans. Page 2/6

3 Ensure integration of project with other ongoing Resilience and Livelihood activities including that of World Vision and governments. Stakeholders Engagement, Networking and Collaboration Engagement with key stakeholders for influence, learning and resource development Actively represent WVU in key inter-agency fora. Engage and build relationships with key partners and government counterparts. Work with the Project Manager to identify partners who will support the implementation of the project within the Area Program. Collaborate and guide advocacy campaigns for PWD and youths, as appropriate. Network and collaborate with District Local Government, OPM, UNHCR and other relevant stakeholders in the Program Area. Documentation, Reporting and knowledge management Writes and submits comprehensive monthly progress reports, and specific activity reports, and any other reports when necessary to his/her supervisor in a timely manner. Reporting - monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including realization of activities versus budget utilization; (Providing input to) narrative and financial programme reporting; Annual review of progress towards project objectives; Take lead in documentation and sharing of Impact/success stories and best practices to

4 promote learning. Organize quarterly review meetings for partners and communities at the project sites to reflect on project approaches, tools, impact of interventions, best practices, exit and sustainability strategies as well as create spaces and opportunities for action-learning Child Protection and Wellbeing Monitor the wellbeing and child abuse cases and report any incidents in line with child protection policy and guidelines. Work with local leaders to protect children from child violations and abuses Sensitize children including most vulnerable, guardians/parents and other stakeholders about childrens rights and responsibilities. Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience Required skills and experience Degree in Agriculture or Economics or Agribusiness or Forestry or any other relevant discipline Minimum of 3years professional work experience in project management, Livelihoods and microfinance enterprise development Climate Smart Agriculture, Entrepreneurship, micro finance and strong agribusiness experience is an added advantage. Excellent spoken and written command of English. Knowledge of Arabic and Lugbara is an

5 added advantage. Good communication, writing, facilitation and networking skills; Knowledge of West Nile, Uganda and sound understanding of Refugee context is an added advantage; Track record demonstrating high integrity, innovativeness, creativity, reliability and dependable Excellent computer application skills in Microsoft packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint); Team player, Self-motivator, able to work with limited supervision; Ability to drive a motorcycle with valid driving/riding license Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience: Strong capacity in leadership, relationship management/networking, and coordination is essential. Proactive personality, self-driven and strongly motivated. Spiritual maturity, interfaith knowledge and a biblical worldview Ability to articulate and model our Christian identity and mission in an inclusive way. Demonstration of well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Proven conceptual & analytical skills, ability to take an evidence-based approach to programme design. Ensure a gender perspective in the scope of work.

6 Powered by TCPDF ( Passion for children. How to apply: Please submit your application and complete Curriculum Vitae, to Website: Address your application to the People & Culture Specialist, Recruitment, World Vision Uganda Deadline for receiving applications is 5th April, (Qualified natives of West Nile region are particularly encouraged to apply) Page 6/6