ROLE PURPOSE:

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, Poverty Alleviation and Human Development Department, the Livelihood Officer is responsible for the daily technical planning, implementation, supervision, monitoring, and reporting of livelihood activities, and for ensuring proper coordination with stakeholders. The position is roving between AJ&K, KPK, Punjab, and Sindh, it requires both fieldwork and office work. The projects are around honey bee farming, goat & Cows farming, Enterprise development, Kitchen Gardening, and Agriculture support.   

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Technical planning, supervising, and monitoring of the field activities
• To actively engage in the beneficiary selection process under the projects guidance documents
• Provide overall technical expertise and management of all livelihood-related activities including honey bee farming, goat/sheep farming, and agriculture inputs.
• Provide relevant technical guidance and collaborate with the project Pre-Design team to design and deliver the participatory community assessments and co-create the project.
• Engaging and building strong relationships with community members, analyzing data collected to identify project-related gaps, and designing priority action plans and training modules on improved implementation techniques, mechanizations, inputs, etc. in partnership with the community.
• Develop a clear and adaptive training work plan based on the seasonal calendar, beneficiary availability, project deadlines, and targets, etc.
• To provide support to the Project Manager in the design of the livelihood projects
• To conduct food security activities in the field under the guidance of the Line Manager (input distribution, training, setup, monitoring, reporting, etc.).
• Document field achievements, innovations, failures, and lessons learned to integrate into project activities and inform project strategy.
• To conduct household visits, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews upon the request of the Project Manager.
• Monitor the conformity of the field works (training, field visits, meetings, etc…) with the standards requirements of HELP IN NEED, and as per the agreed activity planned and contracts.
• To support the Project Manager in the technical evaluation of the projects.
• Ensure the timely implementation of field works as per the predefined schedule.
• Inform and document the anomalies and the challenges carried out during the implementation phase of the program.
• Staff capacity building: Oversee capacity building of the project team.
• Field coordination with the local stakeholders on best implementation including participants, local communities benefitted by the project activities.
• Support in building relationships between HELP IN NEED, district authorities, agriculture and livestock department and communities.
• Data collection and reporting, regular field visit, monitor, document and report work progress to the Program Manager on daily and weekly basis.
• Report possible problems or conflicts with possible solutions during the activities
• Report the use of materials and possible improvements.
• Administrative tasks in relevant to project activities like, logistical planning of distributions and other field activities (procurement, transport, cash advance etc.);
• Compile data collected from assessments and surveys with close coordination of the Quality Assurance and Program Development department for reporting purposes
• Assisting the Program Manager in the hiring and training of subsequent project staff
• Support research and study activities as assigned by the PM
• Arrange all necessary logistics for activities of projects including workshops and trainings

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, livestock, agronomy, food security, humanitarian action or any related field. (master degree is an advantage)

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a relevant position and experiences within (I) NGOs under food security and livelihood programming.
• Knowledge in honey bee farming, goat farming, enterprise development, vegetable gardening, agriculture, and skills development.
• Strong working knowledge (spoken, written, and reading) of English, Urdu, Punjabi and Potohari
•  Excellent personal organizational skills, including time management, and the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Willingness to travel to field offices and work in difficult environments according to travel requirements.
• Good people management skills/experience and proven ability to create an environment that encourages team working and motivates a team across various geographical areas.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization developing effective working relationships to deliver outstanding results.
• Willingness and capability to comply with all relevant HELP IN NEED policies and procedures with respect to health and safety, security, equal opportunities, and other relevant policies.
• Good skills using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and smartphones.
• The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within the reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.