Purpose of Position:
To provide technical oversight, guidance and field level coordination among the partners and other project components for timely and quality implementation of the Livelihoods and Resilience interventions within the CAM Project in Narok, Kwale, Tana River and Elgeyo Marakwet counties, aimed at realizing increased household resilience and adaptive capacity for communities in full adherence to Donor and WVK regulations and policies.
Major Responsibilities:
50%-Project Planning, Coordination, Implementation and technical guidance
Responsible for the coordination and implementation of all the Livelihoods & Resilience interventions
Ensure integration of livelihoods and other components (Natural resource management, gender, advocacy and policy )
Work closely with the Program Director to ensure that the appropriate controls are in place to realize effective, quality and timely project delivery in full compliance with the project guidelines and donor standards
Enhance coordination with respective government and partners to ensure synergy building and joint execution planning
Contribute to effective and timely implementation of all livelihoods and resilience field level interventions and initiatives with partners.
Ensure that all livelihood and resilience initiatives within the projects area of influence meet or exceed planned outcomes and are implemented in full compliance with the project guidelines
In collaboration with the programme Finance Manager, monitor and support the timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources for all livelihood and resilience related project interventions
Liaise with partners to prepare guiding material on key and contextual technical approaches for the program including value chain development, market systems strengthening, financial services access, climate smart production
Develop and provide appropriate reporting tools and templates to partner organizations; ensure reporting on livelihoods and resilience interventions is properly streamlined and integrated with the overall programme report
Work with the partners and relevant stakeholders to promote approaches and strategies to enhance resilience and diversified livelihoods; sustainable income from climate smart resilient value chains;
production, productivity and post-harvest practices; climate resilient value chains; Inclusive access to markets, farm inputs and financial and other agri-enterprise services as well as access to gender inclusive financial services among households
Participate in secretariat planning and review meetings
30%-Quality Assurance – Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation
Liaise with consortium partners, the Programme Director, MEAL Coordinator, Natural Resource management Coordinator, and Gender Coordinator to ensure that appropriate controls, monitoring and evaluation tools are in place and being utilized in a timely manner in all livelihood and resilience monitoring activities as approved by approved by the Project Steering Committee (PSC);
Spear head implementation of decisions made by the Project Steering Committee (PSC) and the County Project Steering Committee (CPSC);
In collaboration with the MEAL coordinator, partners and other stakeholders, develop monitoring plan for Livelihoods and Resilience interventions based on required program monitoring standards
Supervise and monitor project interventions in strict adherence to CAM project design requirements, Kenya government regulations and other agreed standards.
Ensure project data is captured, validated and updated on horizon and or any other approved World Vison Kenya (WVK) DM&E system.
In Liaison with partner organization staff and the Finance Director, track project implementation expenditure levels and value for money on all livelihoods and resilience activities.
Compile the necessary monthly, quarterly and annual reports and submit to the programme Director
Work closely with the communications department to ensure regular documentation of success stories / innovation for sharing across the partnership
Undertake regular project progress review meetings with partners and other stakeholders
Coordinate with the Program Director and partners to effectively support the project to carry out all measurements, baselines, assessments, designs, monitoring and evaluations – in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures
Monitor progress of work plan implementation, identifying issues
technical and coordination) and formulate solutions to address the identified issues
Coordinate regularly document success stories / innovation for sharing across the partnership
10%-Advocacy, Engagement, Networking and Partnerships
Work with respective County Governments to leverage on financial and human resources to enhance synergy for program sustainability
Participate in National and County Sector Technical Working groups and forums at the Sub-County and Ward levels as will be appropriate.
Enhance partnerships with government and private partners to leverage on technical capacity development for farmers, extension support, inputs, financial services, market access and water services
Participate in government policy formulation processes to support the project sustainability
Support development context specific electronic and live media communications on livelihood and resilience activities.
Work with the other coordinators in the programme secretariat to ensure integration of messages and communication for purposes of outreach.
Ensure that programme stakeholders and partners are kept informed of all the Government laws and policies in respect to livelihoods & resilience and any changes to government laws, policies and budgets that may affect implementation of the programme
Participate in the Annual County Government’s Planning and Budgeting process to influence environment, climate and livelihoods & resilience policy and planning for ecosystem restoration.
5%-Capacity Building
Ensure the capacity of partners is built to enable them effectively intervene in livelihood and resilience initiatives appropriately
Ensure development of key training curricula in conjunction with relevant partners
Establish specific capacity building methodologies for effective delivery & sustainability of project interventions
Take lead in project staff and community capacities development through trainings and other information sharing avenues to handle project activities effectively.
Support the partners to effectively deliver on project objectives
5%-Others
Perform any other duty as assigned by the supervisor
Participate in daily morning devotions
Qualification, Knowledge and Skills for the role
Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Agriculture/Agricultural Economics/Agribusiness/Agricultural Extension or a closely related field from a recognized university
At least five years on job experience and specialties in climate smart agricultural production, agribusiness, economic empowerment projects including gender mainstreaming
Experience in coordinating multi-sectoral programs
Highly flexible and organized, able to coordinate government and private sector players for effective support and implementation of program interventions
He /she must have ample experience in capacity building, public relations, be a strong team player and have good coordination skills
Ability to design and conduct assessments, surveys, and information management
Experience in working with partnerships, including county governments, civil society, donors and local community’s structures;
Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report-writing and formal communication and presentation skills
Excellent computer skills
A postgraduate training in project management, monitoring & evaluation, Economics, Agriculture or related field will be an added advantage.
Experience working with NGOs will be an added advantage
Knowledge on Gender and Social Inclusion with additional training or skills in gender mainstreaming / integration is an added advantage
Ability to engage with local communities, partners and government authorities
Must have a good understanding of the different systems of extension delivery.
Able to stand above denominational diversities
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