Recruitment notice: Livelihoods Officer, BMZ project t Plan International

JOB PROFILE

Position:

Livelihood Officer

Functional Area:

Program

Reports to:

Project Coordinator

Location:

Maroua

Effective Date:

August 2023

Travel may be required: Yes

Type of contract:

Employment contract (CDD)

For: National

Grade: C

Purpose: how this position support Plan International’s strategy and mission?

The Livelihoods Officer will be in charge of coordinating the food security and sustainable livelihoods intervention strategy within the framework of the BMZ project, which includes the rapid recovery and socio-economic empowerment of the targets of the said project.

ROLE DIMENSIONS:

Main roles and responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the BMZ Project Manager, the recruited Livelihoods Officer will:

Ensure that the strategy is implemented in compliance with the highest quality standards;

Provide technical support, with regard to the implementation of livelihoods activities and the preparation of reports in accordance with donor requirements, including the tracking of expenditures of the livelihoods component;

Develop an in-depth analysis of the food security and livelihoods situation through primary and secondary assessments and with due regard to gender, inclusion and diversity and the objectives of the project and the Country Strategy;

Coordinate rapid surveys and assessments, including training, planning, analysis and report writing. Ensure that appropriate supervision is carried out in the field and that protocols are respected;

Direct the use of the results of the investigations and analyzes carried out to ensure optimal performance of the project and design modifications as necessary;

Coordinate and network with other stakeholders to promote appropriate humanitarian and development programming within food security and livelihoods policies. This will include attending and engaging in relevant coordination meetings;

Determine within each Plan International intervention, the possibility of linking work on emergency food security and livelihoods with work on sustainable livelihoods;
Document lessons learned and best practices from the project and subsequently share them with relevant stakeholders.

Job requirements

Hold a postgraduate degree at Bac + 3 level in the fields of agriculture, animal sciences or in any other discipline that provides an understanding of food security and livelihoods programming, or equivalent training;
Have at least 3 years of experience in the management of food security and livelihood projects;
Have an in-depth understanding of humanitarian programming and sustainable livelihoods in various areas of intervention, including food security and livelihoods;
Have a good understanding of the importance of gender, inclusion and diversity in the planning and implementation of food security and livelihoods activities;
Be sensitive to cultural differences and be able to work in a wide variety of contexts;
Have a perfect knowledge of the context of the Far North region.

Requirements and demands related to the job environment
Be willing to work in and outside the Far North region;
Be prepared to spend short stays in communities;
Be willing to work under pressure;
Planning and organizational skills;
Speed ​​and proactivity in the execution of tasks;
Ability to interact with staff visitors and partners at all levels;
Communicates in a way that inspires confidence and professionalism;
Great sense of judgment and responsibility;
Good team player.

Main internal contacts

Project Manager, M&E staff, Project Officers/Assistants, Project Accountant.

Key External Contacts

Emergency Response Manager, Program Influencing and Implementation Area Coordinator, Livelihoods Sector Lead, M&E Coordinator and IT Coordinator.

Reporting lines

Project Manager, Livelihoods Sector Lead and Emergency Response Manager.

Plan International’s Values ​​in Practice

We are open and accountable

Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organization for all children, girls & young people
We strive for lasting impact

Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximize long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together

Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develop trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.

Location: Maroua

Closing Date: 28th July 2023

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at:

https://jobs.plan-international.org/job/Maroua-Livelihood-Officer/959044101/