Posted on Tue 01st Mar, 2022 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)
Centre for Community Development and Research Network (CCDRN) is a registered national Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with its head office in Kaduna. CCDRN partners with communities, philanthropists, government, and donors to provide sustainable community development services in the areas of conflict resolution, peace-building, economic empowerment, agriculture, health, Nutrition, education as well as governance.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Livelihood Advisor
Location: Kaduna
Job Summary
The Livelihood Advisor will lead in the design and implementation of all livelihood projects through concept developments, supervision of livelihood project teams, and liaison with the organization’s management and donors on deliverables and reporting.
This is a national position to be based in the CCDRN’s Head Office, Kaduna with frequent travels to project locations across Northern Nigerian states.
Key Responsibilities
Lead in conducting assessments of livelihoods needs of the targeted communities using participatory tools
Lead in the development of concepts and designing integrated livelihood interventions that are climate-smart, nutrition-sensitive and sustainable
Develop a strategy for livelihood projects and priorities based on a thorough understanding of needs and contexts
Develop manuals for training of beneficiaries and staff on different aspects of livelihood activities
identify and develop new needs/growth areas and livelihood opportunities across value chain activities in the targeted communities
Facilitate learning, adaptation, and knowledge management on livelihood project activities
In collaboration with MEAL Advisor, design suitable monitoring systems (including tools) for all livelihood projects and superintend its adoption by the field-based team members
Evaluate the effectiveness of livelihood interventions and recommend effective ways of achieving better results
Participate in technical and sectoral partner meetings
Conduct regular field visits to ensure technical oversight and support, identify needs, and ensure quality programming
Liaise with field-based livelihood project teams to produce quality reports on livelihood project activities that are timely and meet institutional and donor requirements
Supervise project leads working on different livelihood projects across project locations
Any other duty to be assigned.
Qualifications
Advanced Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Social Protection or related fields.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in livelihood, agribusiness, jobs creation in the private sector or non-governmental organizations
Knowledge of principal agric value chain activities, especially production and post-harvest management.
Relevant Skills:
Good written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write required documents in a clear, concise, well-organized manner
Ability to carry out research and excellent analytical skills
Excellent knowledge of innovative livelihood practices pertaining to climate-smart, nutrition-sensitive, post-harvest management, etc
Familiarity with different livelihood transfer modalities and their workability in the conflict-affected communities
Good communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to listen and help others
Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail)
Proven ability to manage deadlines, work independently with minimal supervision, submit high-quality work plans, prioritize workload, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
A good relationship with national and state levels agricultural stakeholders such as research institutes, Agricultural Development Projects, Inputs suppliers, off-takers, and input suppliers
Ability to work independently, but also coordinate effectively as part of a team.
Fluent in English language.
Application Closing Date
14th March, 2022.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letters as a single document to: [email protected] using the Position and State as the subject of the mail.
Note:
Late application will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage women to apply.