CARE is a global humanitarian and development leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. We are known everywhere for our unshakable commitment to the dignity of people. CARE vision is to seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live with dignity and security. Our Mission is to work around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice. We put women and girls in the center of our work because we know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. We are strongly inspired and guided by our Core Values of Transformation, Integrity, Excellence, Diversity and Equality. Officially registered in April 2017, CARE is in its fourth year operating in Nigeria, predominantly in the conflict affected Northeast, and in the Northwest. CARE aims to support vulnerable people who are affected by conflict, natural disasters and poverty across four key programming areas: Food and Nutrition Security and Livelihoods, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, a Life Free from Violence (Gender-based Violence Prevention and Response) and Women’s Economic Empowerment through its Flagship ‘Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) approach. Our Commitment to Nigeria people goes beyond our current humanitarian work to exploring and initiating longer-term development programs that address underlying causes of poverty and vulnerability in Nigeria. In collaboration with other stakeholders, we will initiate and support equitable and sustainable development interventions by enabling the underprivileged to realize their potential, exercise their right and strengthen linkages with broader society.
JOB SUMMARY
The Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Officer will be responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring of livelihood, economic inclusion, agri-business development and Market System Development.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Livelihood Economic & Inclusion Officer
Unit: Programs
Employment Category: Contract
Employment Type: Full-Time
Vacancy Type: National
State: Yobe State
Location: Damaturu (x1) and Gashu’a (x2)
Slots: x3
Duration: 5 Months
Reporting to: Project Manager FNSL
Working Condition: 100% Field Base
Start Date: 1st May 2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job Responsibility #1: Activity Planning and Implementation
- Lead on the livelihood component including planning, implementation, and monitoring.
- Ensure that the project livelihood activities are implemented in line with the project’s main objectives for the targeted groups and in compliance with CARE and WFP policies and practice with respect to safeguarding policy, code of conduct, equal opportunities, and other relevant policies and procedures.
- Update activities trackers for the livelihood component.
- Draft concise, useful, and analytical reports, case studies, and other documents as needed on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis as required.
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders including other NGOs, INGOs, governmental authorities, and private sector to ensure smooth implementation.
- Support the MEAL team in developing and updating monitoring tools relevant to the project’s livelihood interventions.
Job Responsibility #2: Capacity Building/ Technical Support
- Mobilize beneficiaries into product groups.
- Review and adapt basic business, financial and relevant technical training material.
- Deliver livelihoods and economic inclusion training (Seed Multiplication, FFBS, VSLA, Business Management, Agro-processing and Product Marketing) and coaching sessions for beneficiaries.
- Identify and organize collaborative partnerships with the relevant governmental authorities, local services providers / traders and ensure targeted HH have access to this network.
- Facilitating peer-to-peer support and formal collaboration between targeted HHs.
Job Responsibility #3: Coordination and Representation
- Participate in coordination cluster assessments.
- Represent the CARE in coordination meetings at LGA, community and wards.
Job Responsibility #4: Resource Mobilization
- Contribute to funding sourcing and resource mobilization initiatives through information gathering, supporting assessments, learnings, and documentations.
- Support other assigned outsourcing activities.
Other Responsibilities as Assigned
JOB EXPERIENCE
Required
- University Degree or Higher National Diploma in Agriculture, Agri-business, Economics, Business Management or any related field.
- Minimum 3 years of work experience in livelihoods and economic inclusion programming.
- Ability to write reports of high quality.
- Sound knowledge of entrepreneur and value chain development-related activities.
- Technical knowledge on the formation and management of VSLAs.
Desired
- Knowledge of local languages spoken in Borno and Yobe.
- Previous experience with INGOs or NGOs.
- Advanced computers skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to establish priorities, plan, coordinate and organize own work plan.
NOTE:
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CARE considers all applicants on the basis of merit without prejudice to race, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, color, national origin, marital status, or veteran status.
- There are individuals who may use CARE’s name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job-seekers. Please note that CARE will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.
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