World Vision International NGO Project Officer – Livelihood & Resilience Jobs in Kenya
Key Responsibilities:
Effective project design, planning and implementation
Contextualize/adopt GROW ENRICH design guidelines to maximize project impact
Ensure the biofortification and other agriculture/Food security/ Livelihoods interventions are implemented within schedule, plans and budgets
Ensure agriculture/Food security/ Livelihoods interventions are integrated and inclusive of gender, child protection, disability, Christian commitment and advocacy
Ensure identification of local needs and resources and take appropriate programming measures
Support in developing quality project Annual work plans with clear targets, budgets on the livelihood’s components
Mobilize Communities for project implementation
Provide field-level technical implementation leadership on Agriculture/FS
Ensure proper and timely implementation of Agriculture/FS interventions in the GROW ENRICH as per approved design documents, WVK standards and donor requirements
Ensure effective integration of Agriculture/FS interventions with other projects in the program
Implement project audit recommendations;
Ensure integration of Child protection, Disability, Gender mainstreaming and environmental protection into Agriculture/FS interventions
Track, in liaison with AP Project Accountant, project implementation expenditure levels and manage work plans and budgets;
Timely Mobilization and effective communication with communities and stakeholders during baselines and evaluations
Ensure identification of local needs and resources
Timely implementation of L&R activities as per approved work plans
Project(s) goals achieved
Implementation within timelines and acceptable burn rates
Local resources optimized for impact in L&R
Vulnerable Households adopt biofortified crops
Lead farmers identified and capacity built to upscale biofortification component of the project
L&R activities well integrated in other MNCH activities
Monitoring, reporting and documentation
Engage community structures and partners in the planning of the monitoring activities in an appropriate manner;
Develop monitoring plan with communities and partners agreeing on the required standards for monitoring, with support from the Regional DME specialists;
Build the capacity of communities and partners on monitoring of including using Agriculture/FS activities
Ensure monthly monitoring of indicators as per schedule developed together with communities and partners;
Analyze and utilize Agriculture/FS data and take appropriate programming measures as may apply;
Ensure participatory monthly data collection (involving community groups and partners);
Support the utilization of Agriculture/FS DME softwares for accurate data entry and analysis using the standardized tools
Facilitate regular reflections on monitoring practice to make improvements as needed.
Contextualize and utilize reporting guidelines;
Develop quality project reports (Annual, Semi-annul and Monthly Management Reports) in-line with donor and WV reporting guidelines;
Monthly monitor project expenditure and level of implementation and report on any variances to AP/Project Manager and NO Programme Officer for decision making;
Ensure documentation of local needs and resources;
Identify best practices on Agriculture/FS within the AP/Project for documentation;
Liaise for guidance in documentation of best practices from the regional office and national office;
Timely development and submission of project reports as per set Donor and WVK guidelines and standards
Effective monitoring and tracking of L&R interventions
Project reports communicate impact
L&R aspects within project survey effectively designed and completed
L&R aspects of project well designed and planned and in line with donor and WVK standards
Engagement, networking and fundraising
Ensure that the key laws, polices, regulations and government service delivery standards in Agriculture/FS are shared, interpreting and explained to communities
Effectively represent of WVK in Agriculture/FS stakeholder meetings at county and sub-county levels.
Report on resource mobilization opportunities at county and sub-county level
Liaise appropriately with Harvest Plus and ADS to ensure successful implementation of the biofortification activities
Participation in National/World Food Days and Trade Fairs at county and sub-county level.
Provide information to inform fund raising initiatives at national level
Work with the Ministries of Agriculture and Water & Natural Resources for technical directions and leveraging of resources to support Agriculture/FS interventions in the AP/Project.
Facilitate community members to advocate on HHs food security issues to relevant stakeholders;
Work with Private sector, other NGOs, CBOs, FBOs, Committees and Groups with related objectives for synergy and sustainability and;
Support community, sub-county and county level forums that facilitate identification of hindrances to effective Agriculture/FS interventions
Work with community groups and other CSOs to develop Memorandum and/or petitions for engagement
Timely engagements and stakeholder contribution in LR
Advocacy for L&R financing and prioritization at all level
Improved profile for WVK work on livelihoods
Smooth engagement and coordination on biofortification activities with Harvest plus and DoALF and ADS
National LR related days commemorated
Linkages maintained with DoALF other support key stakeholders for effective ENRICH GROW service delivery i
Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor 5%
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Agriculture or related field from a recognized university
3 years’ Demonstrated experience in integrating Food Security and Nutrition
Experience in implementing biofortification interventions is an added advantage
Experience in local level partnerships including Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries and Agricultural research institutions
Have practical agricultural extension knowledge with an emphasis on value chain development
Ability to ride a motor cycle (in possession of a valid and clean riding license)
Knowledge on environment and climate change, community disaster management, peace building and economic empowerment initiatives will be an added advantage
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; World Vision International NGO Project Officer – Livelihood & Resilience Jobs in Kenya
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