Sindh Rural Support Organization (SRSO) is a not-for-profit organization registered under Section 42 of the Companies  Act 2017. SRSO invites applications from energetic, well-qualified, and experienced individuals for the below positions  under the “Empowering Local Stakeholders and Communities for Diversified and Sustainable Livelihoods and  Protecting against Climate Risks for Vulnerable Communities in District Mirpurkhas of Sindh Province”. 

01) Livelihood Officer (Agriculture/Climate Smart Agriculture Specialization): 

▪ Qualification: Master's degree in any discipline I.e., agriculture, environmental science, rural development, or  a related field. 

▪ Experience: 2+ years of experience in livelihood restoration, livelihood, community engagement, or related  roles preferably in climate-vulnerable areas. 

▪ Work Station: Position based at Taluka Jhuddo, District Mirpurkhas, Sindh, Pakistan. 

▪ Scope of Work: Needs Assessment, Livelihood Diversification, Climate-Smart Agriculture, Capacity Building,  Policy Advocacy, Risk Assessment and Response. 

▪ Skills & Abilities: Must know about Climate Change, Livelihood Development Expertise, Communication and  Reporting, Project Planning and Management, Risk Assessment and Mitigation, Data and Information  Management, and Cross-Cultural Competence. 

▪ Job Type: Contractual, Full time. 

▪ Career Level: Professional. 

▪ Gender: Female. 

▪ Department: Project Team-Livelihood. 

▪ Functional Area: Livelihood and community investment sources. 

▪ Number of positions: 01. 

Job Description: 

∙ The livelihood assistant will hold program introduction meetings (BBCM) at the village level. ∙ She will assist with community outreach and engagement to raise community understanding of the  activities. 

∙ She will be responsible for the identification of beneficiaries through proper assessment to select the  most vulnerable from the flood-affected community. 

∙ She will do regular visits to ensure training quality. 

∙ She will be responsible for the distribution of training toolkits among target beneficiaries. ∙ Foster collaboration with local communities to gain insights into their livelihoods, requirements, and  susceptibilities to climate impacts. 

∙ Carry out assessments to pinpoint climate-related risks and vulnerabilities affecting community  livelihoods. 

∙ Evaluate the repercussions of climate change on agricultural methods, water resources, and other  sources of livelihood. 

∙ Formulate and execute strategies for diversifying livelihoods, thereby lessening reliance on climate sensitive activities. 

∙ Advocate for and provide training to farmers in adopting climate-smart agricultural practices. ∙ Execute initiatives for the management of natural resources, aiming to safeguard and improve  ecosystems. This encompasses efforts such as reforestation, watershed management, and the  promotion of sustainable fishing practices. 

∙ Establish robust monitoring and evaluation systems to gauge the influence of livelihood projects on  climate resilience. 

∙ She will assist technical leads in maintaining up-to-date and accurate records of registration,  community meetings, and other relevant program documentation. 

∙ Generate comprehensive project reports, documentation, and success stories. 

∙ Maintain precise and organized records of project activities.