Job Description

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Project Officer will be responsible for the successful implementation and management of the Livestock for Economic and Nutrition Empowerment project focusing on livelihood and resilience enhancement. The role involves community engagement, project planning, monitoring and reporting, collaboration, capacity building, and advocacy with a strong emphasis on child and adult safeguarding. The role entails ensuring the timely implementation of budgeted project interventions. Moreover, it seeks to optimize the implementation of prioritized project models while also incorporating measurable technical precision.

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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES#

Project Planning, Implementation, Monitoring & Reporting

Facilitate development and or review of detailed annual implementation plans for the project

Facilitate the implementation of project interventions on time and within budget.

Implement risk mitigation plan for the project

Implement all project audit findings within acceptable standards

Conduct technical project reviews with sector partners within a cluster

In collaboration with M&E officer, develop and implement a monitoring and evaluation framework to assess project progress and impact.

Conduct regular field visits to monitor activities, collect data, and evaluate effectiveness.

Develop and submit monthly, quarterly, semi-annual & annual reports as required

Prepare and submit detailed progress reports, highlighting achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.

Ensure all activities comply with local regulations and donor requirements.

Discuss and address any issues or challenges that arise during project implementation with district program team

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of project activities, progress, and results.

Plan and coordinate community events, such as goat pass on events, environmental management activities

• Community annual plan in place
• Community engagement
• Reports, minutes shared
• Detailed Implementation Plan implemented timely
• Timely budget utilization
• Timely implementation of audit findings
• Updated results framework
• Up to date database
• Reports submitted timely (monthly management reports, activity reports, quarterly review reports, semi-annual, annual reports & change stories
• Evidence of impact shared e.g. impact stories, videos, photos
• Community-led monitoring reports shared.

Collaboration & Capacity building

Identify technical and organizational capacity gaps among community groups, volunteers, stakeholders and partners

Organize and implement capacity building initiatives

Provide ongoing support and mentorship to community leaders and project participants.

Strengthen the capacities of grassroots partners and stakeholders in monitoring and evaluation.

Facilitate stakeholder meetings and maintain effective communication channels.

Organize and conduct training sessions to build the capacity of local stakeholders in livestock related sustainable practices and project-related skills

• Community and local stakeholders’ capacity building plan in place
• Capacity building reports produced and shared
• Functional sector specific groups at community level (trained, community groups reports,
• Community Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning MEAL) capacity improvement plan implemented
• Functional community-based monitoring system.

Child Protection & Advocacy

Sensitize technical programme structures & partners on child and adult safeguarding behaviors and protocols.

Report and support follow up of child and adult safeguarding issues in technical programme.

Integrate Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in project interventions.

Represent the program in relevant technical forums at local & district level

Ensure that all project activities are conducted in a manner that prioritizes the safety and well-being of children.

Implement child protection policies and procedures in all aspects of the project.

Advocate for the rights and needs of children within the community and project framework.

Raise awareness about child protection issues and promote best practices.

• Network meetings reports produced and shared
• Partnerships developed and managed at AP level.
• Local level networks (Area Programme level) are coordinated.
• Availability of Functional child and adult protection systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES#

Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position:

The incumbent should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Agriculture, Social Sciences, or a related field.

At least three years’ experience in project management at community level working with different partners including government, community structures and other CSO’s

Demonstrated interpersonal skills

Very good oral and written communication skills in English and ability to write quality report,

Good facilitation skills

Analytical & critical thinking skills

Good collaboration skills

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project management, preferably in landscape restoration, livelihoods, or carbon projects.
• Strong understanding of ecosystem restoration, sustainable agriculture, and carbon sequestration principles.
• Proven experience in community engagement and participatory approaches.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Understanding of child protection policies and advocacy strategies.
• Willingness to travel extensively to project sites and work in remote areas.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Three years’ experience working in the NGO sector

Motor cycle rider with a clean riding license

Project planning and management skills

Community facilitation and capacity-building abilities

Technical expertise in landscape restoration and sustainable livelihoods

Advocacy and awareness-raising capabilities

Adaptability and resilience in challenging environments

NOTE* Closing date is for applications is Friday, 1st November, 2024.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only