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Key Responsibilities:
Project planning and implementation
- Lead implementation of an innovative Food security and Livelihoods Project, through community-based systems, addressing the needs of the most vulnerable members of society;
- In consultation with the Project manager, develop operational work plans (AOPs) and detailed implementation plans (DIPs) in accordance with the budget, results framework, and administrative guidelines approved by the Project Steering Committee (PSC);
- Implement operational work plans in accordance with the budget, results framework and administrative guidelines approved by the Project Steering Committee (PSC);
- Under the guidance of the Project manager, ensure the Project operates efficiently and effectively; – stewardship of allocated resources
- Participate in budget processes and periodic budget reviews for Food security, Livelihoods and Resilience, Economic Development related activities;
- Provide technical assistance in the areas of resilience and diversified livelihoods; sustainable income from climate smart resilient value chains; production, productivity and post- harvest practices; climate resilient value chains; inclusive access to markets and farm inputs, other agri-enterprise services as well as access to gender inclusive financial services among households.
- Coordinate the adoption of new products and/or approaches in Food security integrating nutrition and Livelihoods development and marketing;
- Implement decisions made by the Project Steering Committee (PSC) and the County Project Steering Committee (CPSC);
- Select intervention sites, expansion areas and (new) Project partners based on set criteria by the county and after consultation with all stakeholders;
- Technical support to the project team in launching tenders and calls for proposal; contract service providers and implementing entities;
- Monitor progress of work plan implementation, identifying issues (technical and coordination) and formulate solutions to address the identified issues
Capacity building
- Facilitate training needs identification for community producer, saving groups, cooperatives, county staff and other public and private partners;
- Facilitate capacity building of producer groups and other value chain actors on climate resilient marketing and value chain development
- Train farmers on climate smart production and post-harvest management practices
- Capacity building to enhance access to appropriate financial product/loans and business plan development
Advocacy, strategic partnerships, Networking and collaboration
- Strengthen Project linkages and foster good working relations with consortium peers, civil society organizations, government representatives, private sector and community-based organizations;
- Identify and document strategic needs/agenda for country engagement
- Respond to queries from Project donors and stakeholders in a timely and sound manner on all Food Security and Livelihood related issues from the county
- Forge strategic collaborations with financial service providers including MFIs, banks, government funds to ensure Savings groups members access financial services
- Broker linkages between farmers and market/value chain actors
- Available to represent CAM Project at critical functions and moments at the county level as needed;
- Stay abreast of new developments in Food security and Livelihoods and participate actively in related technical working groups and relevant policy forum
- Facilitate formation of collective units eg. Cooperatives, CBOs, producer groups, Village Savings and Loans Associations for aggregation
5% Other
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or designee from time to time; Participate and contribute in committees and task forces as appropriate
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
- At least 4 years’ experience in designing, planning, implementing, supervising and reporting on integrated Food security in ASAL, Livelihoods and Resilience Project
- A broad grasp of socio – economic policy issues with respect to food and nutrition security, and livelihood development in rural and ASAL setting
- Technical knowledge and facilitation skills in Food security, Livestock and other Livelihoods, Value Chain Development, Savings Groups, Social Protection, Gender issues and Environment
- Experience in working with consortium partners, county governments, civil society, donors and local communities;
- Highly flexible and organized, able to coordinate government and private sector players for effective support and implementation of program intervention
- He /she must have ample experience in capacity building, public relations, be a strong team player and have good coordination skills
- Ability to design and conduct assessments, surveys, and information management
- Experience in working with partnerships, including county governments, civil society, donors and local community’s structures;
- Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report-writing and formal communication and presentation skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Good understanding of World Vision and sphere standards.
- Experience working with NGOs will be an added advantage
- Knowledge on Gender and Social Inclusion with additional training or skills in gender mainstreaming / integration is an added advantage
- Ability to engage with local communities, partners and government authoritie
- Must have a good understanding of the different systems of extension delivery.
- Able to stand above denominational diversities.
- Good organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
- Experience in the execution of development cooperation projects and consortium
- Ability to build capacity of staff on relevant technical fields;
- Ability to take initiative, solve complex problems, exercise independent judgment;
- Ability to work with minimum supervision;