Job Summary

In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the livelihoods programme in the respective sub counties with a focus on livestock, agriculture and sustainable use and management of natural resources. Responsible for timely implementation of program activities guided by the annual work plan and informed by program technical approaches. S/He will work closely with communities and stakeholders at the ward level.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Program implementation

Under the guidance of the Programme Manager, Livelihoods, work closely with the line government departments at the ward level including the Sub County, Ward and Village Administrators, Village/Ward Development Committees, Livestock Production Officers, Water Officers, Natural Resources Management Officers, Ward Animal Health Technicians, Ward Crop Production Officers, Community health units, and Ward Public Health Team and Community Facilitators based in North Horr Sub County to implement program activities

Support the day-to-day program implementation towards meeting the program mandate in line with the approved work plan, organization policies, and standard operating procedures.

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to target community groups such as organized farmer’s field schools, cash transfer project participants, income generating groups, Community Disaster Management Committees and Livestock Marketing Associations amongst others. The technical leadership and mentorship to the groups will entail motivating the group members to undertake the planned activities, document the progress made and provide appropriate feedback to the line manager on support needed for the target groups.

Support community dialogues towards identification of viable livelihoods priorities that will enhance the wellbeing of the community

Mentor communities in implementation of the defined livelihoods strategies as shall be guided by the line manager

Responsible for identification and timely requisition of logistical support towards effective program support.

Monitoring, learning and Documentation

Responsible for development and updating individual monthly work plans

Share weekly field monitoring reports

Support in documentation of program activities (including development of success stories, highlighting community needs, and quantify changes related to livelihood program)

Support joint market monitoring activities to enhance understanding of Minimum expenditure basket for the context

Provide support in developing monthly progress reports for North Horr sub-county.

Participate in relevant progress review meetings at the county level

Monitor and share regular drought situation and other context specific updates that may enhance or hinders implementation of livelihoods programming

Organizational representation and collaboration

Represent Concern in sub county, ward, cluster, and community meetings.

Sensitize the project stakeholders at the community level on the project objectives and areas of collaboration.

Map stakeholders at the community, sensitize them on project objectives and identify areas of collaboration in consultation with the line manager

Others

Adhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment

Participating and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary

Take all possible measure to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)

Any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

Complying with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies

Person Specification

Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in livestock, agriculture, natural resource management, development studies, environmental science, or a related field.

At least two (2) to three (3) years’ experience in a similar role

Working knowledge and interest in Project Cycle Management, Community Participatory Approaches, Climate Smart Agriculture, Natural Resources Management, Integrated Water Resources Management and Watershed Development.

Demonstrated experience in implementing community development projects in ASAL areas.

Strong written and oral communication skills

Computer literate with good MS Office skills

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

Fluency in both spoken and written language in: English, Swahili and at least one of the local Marsabit County languages (spoken Laisamis, Moyale and North Horr Sub-Counties)

Good computing and report writing skills

Be able to work independently, as well as in a team

Be willing to accept responsibility and to show good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness

High integrity and demonstrated ability to follow standards and policies

Ability to work in a systematic and organized manner and to tight deadlines

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Competencies required:

Communicating and working with others

Planning and decision-making

Delivering results

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements, should send a detailed CV with three professional referees and Cover Letter Only with the subject of the email as:

'Programme Support Officer Livelihoods-Laisamis'

'Programme Support Officer Livelihoods-North Horr '

'Programme Support Officer Livelihoods-Moyale '