Agriculture/Livelihoods Team leader at Concern Worldwide

Agriculture/Livelihoods Team leader

Employer: Concern Worldwide

Employment: Full-Time | Contract

Place of Work: Gambella - Ethiopia

Posted date: 5 years ago

Deadline: Submition date is over

The overall purpose of the job is to lead and support the implementation of Livelihood activities at Pugnido for the South Sudanese refugee programme and God woreda across all programmes projects and provide the necessary leadership and technical support to Agriculture/Livelihoods staffs assigned for Pugnido I and II Refugee camps and Surrounding host community. Main Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Project planning and implementation Coordinate the introduction of improved practices of agricultural production that can include crops, vegetables, and livestock (small ruminant, cows and fishing) production, beekeeping (apiculture) as appropriate to the context of the refugee areas and surrounding Host community of Gog Woreda. Coordinate the identification, timely supply of agricultural inputs and tools to target HHs Identify capacity gaps and coordinate the capacity building of staff and refugee HHs on improved production practices and technologies Ensure the timely implementation of planned agricultural /livelihoods activities in consultation with other sectors and stakeholders working in the camps and surrounding host community. Oversee the work carried out by the refugee and host community HHs through the support of agriculture/livelihoods officers, design the provision of appropriate advisory services, and ensure they use the required agronomic practices. Coordinate experience sharing among best performing and low performing sites and households as means of capacity building and promoting learnings Coordinate the establishment and operation of demonstration sites in order to demonstrate the target households with practice and help them to understand best cultivation practices and replicate to their garden Make sure nutrition staff and agriculture officers work in an integrated manner and established strong linkages. Ensure the timely implementation of planned agricultural activities Contribute to the preparation of proposals and Project identifications as requested. Perform and assure all livelihood Officers fill PDR and their Annual leave planning on time. Perform other duties as directed by the Livelihoods Project Manager. 2. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Monitor the works carried out by the refugee HHs and provide proper extension advise and ensure they use the required agronomic practices Closely supervise and follow up the day-to-day activities of different livelihood components of the project. Facilitate and organize experience sharing among best performing and low performing households Document/draw best practices of livelihood activities in for future programming. Ensure that learning is captured and replicated 3. Reporting Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports 4. Coordination and Networking Work closely with the Concern nutrition team at all-time Emergency Response Work closely with ARRA, UNHCR, and Government sectors offices on livelihood interventions. Emergency Responses : The concern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and the Ethiopia Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization. Gender Equity : Demonstrate understanding of Concern Ethiopia’s Gender Equality Strategy Contribute to ensuring that Concern Ethiopia is a place where men and women are treated equally and with dignity and respect Ensure the production, collection, and dissemination of gender equality related case studies, articles and lessons for all staff. Ensure that all learning briefs, both internal and external, contain analysis reflecting the impact on gender equality Job Requirements Concern Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies Concern's Code of Conduct (CoCC) and its associated policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy, the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of program participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, contractors, visitors to the program and partner organizations, and the standards of behavior expected of them. In this context, the staff has a responsibility to the organization to strive for and maintain the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern's core values and mission. Concern's Code of Conduct and its associated policies have been appended to your Contract for your signature. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct you demonstrate that you have understood their content and agree to conduct yourself in accordance with the provisions of these two documents. A breach of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to, and including dismissal. Women are highly encouraged to apply. What we offer : A competitive salary and benefit package Excellent medical benefits (100% cover including dependents) 20 days annual leave 26 weeks (paid) maternity leave, 18 weeks (unpaid) parental leave Person Specification BSc Degree in Agriculture (Plant Science, Crop Science, Animal, and Livestock production) or other Agriculture relevant fields with a minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience respectively. Minimum of two years NGO Experience Experience in Nutrition sensitive agriculture activities Familiarity with new techniques on crop production, backyard gardening or livestock production, fishing and apiculture /or beekeeping. Good written and verbal communication skills in English Staff management experience Clear understanding and experience of working with refugee context and host communities( development) Experience of providing training and capacity building to Agriculture/livelihood Officers and government staffs Excellent communication skills; able to work as part of a team and establish relationships with field offices. Computer Literate in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power-point and other statistical packages Desired : Knowledge of Nuer/or Agnuak languages is an advantage and will be an asset to communicate with people at different levels in the targeted community. Experience in community mobilization activities Experience working in the refugee camp context and emergency. Good interpersonal and communication skills Experience in facilitating training