Global Livelihood Advisor at Christoffel Blindenmission (CBM) International

CBM (registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the persons communities of the world. Based on our Christian values and more than 100 years of professional expertise, we address poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability. We work in partnership to create an inclusive society for all.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Global Livelihood Advisor

Location: Abuja
Job type: Full Time

About the Role

• As Global Livelihood Advisor, you will provide senior technical expertise in the area of livelihoods, supporting CBM programmes across the full programme cycle, with a focus on standards development, proposal development, technical advisory support during implementation, quality assurance, and capacity development in disability-inclusive livelihood programming.  
• This position will be filled locally in one of CBM’s permanently established entities (e.g. Berlin or Bensheim (Germany), Cambridge or remote (UK), remote (USA), Nairobi (Kenya), Abuja (Nigeria), Lomé (Togo), Yaoundé (Cameroon), Lusaka (Zambia), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Guatemala City, Kampala (Uganda), Niamey (Niger), etc.).
• Local contractual conditions of the respective country will apply. Expatriation is not intended.

Responsibilities
You Will:

• Identify opportunities to develop high quality projects in the field of disability inclusive livelihood alongside local partner organizations 
• Strengthen CBM’s work in Livelihood 
• Contribute to the development of proposals for Legally Contracted Designated Funds (LCDF) funding opportunities 
• Participate in the development, kick-off workshops, reviews, monitoring, baselining, and evaluations of projects and programmes, including field and monitoring visits (3-way working methodology across the programme cycle) 
• Provide direct technical support to CBM Country Offices and partners’ staff on livelihoods, including conducting livelihoods assessments upon request 
• Analyse relevant research, policies, and trends and translate these into practice, driving innovation 
  Support partner capacity development in the area of livelihoods, including sharing and learning networks (communities of practice) 
• Participate in international associations and networks and maintain a global network of external expertise 
• Ensure internal and external communication on CBM’s livelihoods activities 

Requirements
These are your qualifications:

• Advanced Degree in a relevant field (e.g. Economics Development Cooperation, Sociology, Business Management, Agronomy and/or Economics.) 
• 7–8 years of experience in large programmes focused on poverty alleviation and livelihoods 
• Strong knowledge of inclusive livelihood approaches, including inclusive employment, rural livelihoods, promoting inclusive market access and savings group models. Experience with sustainable farming and climate resilient agriculture models is a plus. 
• Practical experience with project cycle management, participatory approaches, and community mobilisation 
• Experience in Disability-Inclusive Development will be an added advantage 
• Good understanding of global and regional livelihood actors, trends, and priorities 
• Strong international networking and stakeholder engagement skills 
• Experience working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative team approach 
• A results-driven mindset and ability to engage at senior level 
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 and virtual collaboration tools 
• Exposure to digital tools in community development practice will be an added advantage 
• Fluency in English and French; additional language skills are a plus.   
• Identification with Christian values and the mandate of the CBM.  

What We Offer

• A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world's leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development
• A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in the country you apply for
• An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Please apply exclusively online via our applicant portal (see APPLY NOW). A letter of motivation, CV and relevant (work) references complete your application.
• We look forward to receiving your application!
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early applications are strongly encouraged.
• We would like to further promote diversity in our teams and therefore welcome applications from people of different ethnic and social backgrounds, religions and world views, different ages and genders, and especially from people with disabilities.