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
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Project Manager FSNL, the Coordinator will provide effective support to program activities that effectively meet the objectives of building resilience of vulnerable households for food and nutrition security and provide technical oversight and project leadership and management of livelihood and financial Inclusion activities.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Livelihood Coordinator
Unit: Programs
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Full-Time
Vacancy Type: National
State: Yobe State
Location: Damaturu (x1) and Gashu’a (x1)
Slots: x2
Duration: 10 Months
Reporting to: Project Manager FNSL
Working Condition: 100% Field Base
Start Date: 1st May 2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job Responsibility #1: Team Supervision and Technical Management
- Provide programmatic leadership & team management in the implementation of the livelihoods interventions.
- Provide technical guidance and direction for all livelihood activities; define and implement activities to achieve the greatest coverage and impact possible.
- Collaborate with the Project Manager and the technical sector leads to prepare strategic work plans with clear objectives and achievement benchmarks, long-term and short-term priorities, implementation plans, financial projections and tools for evaluation.
- Identify gaps and needs in current programming areas of food security and nutrition, agribusiness and livelihoods programming.
- Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
- Directly supervise all livelihoods field personnel in targeted areas.
- Ensure training and ongoing capacity-building opportunities for staff on technical and project management skills.
- Ensure timely completion and submission of monthly timesheets, probation reviews and annual performance reviews.
Job Responsibility #2 Coordination, networking and external engagement
- Represent CARE at the Early Recovery sector coordination/donor meetings in Yobe.
- Support the Area Manager in building relationships with other livelihood actors, UN, donor counterparts, and other I/NGOs.
- Seek opportunities to collaborate with other organizations in both coordination, learning, and programming.
- Network with other CARE entities, particularly around best practices, technical approaches and resource acquisition
- Provide CARE’s communications & advocacy department with information to highlight CARE’s livelihood activities and impact.
Job Responsibility #3: Monitoring, Reporting and Evidence Building
- The Livelihoods Coordinator will work closely with the MEAL team to develop reports on livelihood activities and submit them to the Project Manager for review as per WFP requirements.
- Ensure compliances with CARE and WFP standards in the implementation & management of livelihood programs.
- Review, analyse provide inputs and feedback on livelihood project interventions to improve quality (including assessment, design, monitoring, and evaluation).
- In cooperation with the MEAL team, support to strengthen the M&E systems.
- Ensure that the Livelihoods 5W reports are consolidated and shared with the Early Recovery coordination cluster.
Job Responsibility #4: Resource Mobilization
- Contribute to CARE’s resource mobilization efforts.
Other Responsibilities as Assigned
JOB EXPERIENCE
Required
- Post-graduate Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness or any related field.
- Minimum 3 years of work experience in agribusiness development, livelihoods, financial and market inclusion programming.
- Previous experience in implementing Market System Development programming, driving value chain development activities is preferable.
- Ability to write reports of high quality.
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.
Competencies:
- Approachability
- Building Effective Teams
- Customer Focus
- Integrity and Trust
- Drive for Results
- Comfort around Higher management
- Business Acumen
- Negotiating
- Organizational Agility
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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