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• Lead the development of an appropriate Food Security and Sustainable
  Livelihood intervention strategy within Moyo Sub Program context that
  includes early recovery, disaster risk reduction and community
  development;
• Lead a team of livelihood technical staff to ensure that the
  strategy is implemented to the highest quality standards;
• Lead a team of livelihood technical staff to ensure efficient and
  effective project implementation, timely completion of high-quality work
  plans, accurate reports, and other mandated deliverables are achieved;
• Oversee and directly manage food security and livelihoods projects
  in the provision of technical support, development of logical frameworks
  and appropriate indicators, development of project proposals and
  budgeting, and project narrative and financial reporting in line with
  donor requirements;
• Conduct continuous market intelligence and assessments in Moyo Sub
  Program to inform programming including identification of sectors and
  value chains that have high potential to benefit programme participants;
• Conduct regular field visits to review and report on progress of
  Livelihoods interventions; specifically in relation to efficiency and
  effectiveness and to determine future programme development with a view to
  programme expansion and development;
• Lead in using the findings of surveys and ongoing analysis to ensure
  optimal program performance and design modifications as appropriate;
• Coordinate and network with other stakeholders to promote
  appropriate humanitarian and development programming within the framework
  of LWF’s Food Security and Livelihood policies;
• Identify and assess the capacity needs of the national staff,
  partners and counterparts involved in the programme, plan and implement
  capacity building activities;
• Ensure the effective implementation of personnel and administrative
  management systems, including policies and procedures for all programs in
  portfolio.

• The ideal candidate for the Lutheran World Relief
  (LWR) Livelihood /Environment Coordinator job opportunity should hold
  a Bachelor’s degree  in Agricultural
  Studies or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Post Graduate qualification in agriculture, animal science, or other
  related      discipline is an added
  advantage;
• At least four years of experience working in livelihoods or income
  generating projects preferably with an NGO in a refugee/IDP setting;
• Deeper understanding of humanitarian and sustainable livelihoods
  programming in a variety of livelihoods intervention areas;
• Proven practical experience in both agriculture and non-agriculture
  livelihood interventions;
• Demonstrated Community development skills;
• Experience in Monitoring & Evaluation of Livelihoods Programs;
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work in a
  wide variety of cultural contexts;
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a rapidly
  changing professional environment;
• Strong competencies in people management, capacity building and
  coaching;
• Excellent communicator who leads in
  building relationships within LWF and with other stakeholders such as
  partners, donors, authorities.

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