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Livelihoods Officer - Environment

Kiryandongo

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Kiryandongo
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Environment
    • Food Security, Livestock and Livelihoods
  • Closing Date: Closed

Job title: Livelihoods Officer - Environment

Technical line manager: Livelihoods Coordinator

Location: Kiryandongo

Overall purpose of the role:

 The Livelihood Officer – Environment will be responsible for the implementation of DRC Program in environment. The job is field based with frequent movement within the project Area (Kiryandongo)

Responsibilities:

Coordination/ Representation

  • Under the supervision of the Team Leader, coordinate with stakeholders, DRC environment related linkages representing the organization within its internal guidelines/standards and those of donors/partners in the districts of jurisdiction.
  • Attend and represent the interests of DRC in all environment related meetings with the District Local Governments, lower local governments, and other stakeholders
  • Actively coordinate within the jurisdiction of your responsibility
  • Contribute and actively participate in internal and sector coordination meetings.

Project development, implementation and reporting

  • Contribute to concept and proposal development in the environment thematic areas
  • Contribute to the gap analysis in the areas of environment and contribute in the development of new thematic areas according to analysis
  • Technical guidance and leadership in environment
  • Provide key accountability, documentation and assessments to guide cash based interventions (cash for work)
  • Responsible for day to day activity implementation through efficient and effective ways
  • Contribute to the design of capacity building syllabi and materials and effectively implement the trainings at all levels
  • Manage the day-to-day environment activities, including activity finances while bearing in mind DRC’s/Donor financial regulations.
  • Monitor and document DRC’s environment activities, ensuring all processes, results and lessons learnt are documented and shared within the sector and with Management
  • Prepare/contribute to weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, donor and other reports in the area of environment.

Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Lead on assessments, surveys, and other monitoring and evaluation and project reporting needs,
  • Identify, document and disseminate relevant project success, challenges and follow up on implementation of project’s action points,
  • Work closely with community representatives, undertake detailed situational analysis and propose appropriate project implementation approaches,
  • Assist in participatory needs/vulnerability and capacity assessments of affected communities,
  • Participate in project evaluations and assist in the analysis of results

Staff Management

  • Supervise and mentor environment Assistants in the district of jurisdiction, providing hands-on and real time training to ensure growth and development in performance of the Assistants
  • Uphold DRC’s code of conduct and principles of accountability. Provide technical and informed programmatic leadership for the environment staff members and community based mechanisms in Kiryandongo operational area as needed.
  • Develop staff performance measurement and targets for staff under direct supervision and appraise them based on the set targets.
  • Conduct daily field visits to support field staffs - mentoring - through technical back stopping and to train duty bearers

Logistics /Finance

  • Keenly monitor financial commitments and expenditures against budgets and provide timely feedback on budget follow ups.
  • Plan and coordinate proactively logistics and movements of staff from and to different activity locations.
  • Initiate procurements and ensure their timely execution
  • Ensure the delivery of supplies in the right quantity and quality
  • Contribute to grants management of all livelihood projects through management of day to day project expenditures with strict adherence to internal finance policies and donor guidelines

Experience and technical competencies:

  • Competence using information technology including experience with word-processing, spreadsheets and database software.
  • Highly developed analytical and reporting skills.
  • Excellent communication skills (reading, writing, speaking).
  • High integrity and willingness to conduct her/himself transparently and open to scrutiny.
  • Strong empathy skills and genuine care and respect for needs of others especially female refugees and people with special needs.
  • Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to write reports and communication pieces.
  • Excellent organizational skills, ability to determine priorities and attention to detail a must.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills, sound judgment, planning and team building and facilitating skills. Ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team player.
  • Willingness and capacity to work in the field and travel frequently to project sites when needed.

Desirable:

  • Experience of working with UN or Non-Governmental Organizations.
  • Experience in training and capacity-building of staff.
  • Commitment to humanitarian principles and values.
  • Understanding of gender, protection and human rights.
  • Knowledge of refugee crisis.
  • Knowledge of permaculture

Education:

  • The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Livelihoods Officer – Environment should hold a bachelor’s Degree in environment or related field.

Languages:

  • Fluency in English and local language a plus

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.

We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.dk under Vacancies. Applications close on 2nd October 2019.

Equal Opportunity

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels in light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

Equal Opportunity: DRC is an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethinic origin, colour, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.

 

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