Livelihood Officer
Care international
Total years of experience :9 years, 4 Months
Responsibilities:
Project Implementation/Management/Coordination
• Prepare selection criteria to identify distribution teams and participate deeply in the selection process of distribution team members.
• Ensure that relevant staffs (field officers, technical team and distributers) are tasked and/or local partners are sensitized/ familiarized to undertake food security/livelihood activities as detailed in implementation plans.
• Ensure food security/livelihood activities implementation is in alignment with endorsed financial and administrative procedures and policies.
• Ensure project timeframes, budgets and resources are respected throughout the entire program
• To coordinate closely with all sector specialists to ensure cross-sector integration of programming at the field level.
• Ensure that technical and administrative support is provided to Cash for Work, food for work, food for assets and food for training components.
• In coordination with government and other stakeholders, ensure livelihood/food security and livelihood asset development activities are well planned, coordinated and monitored.
• In close coordination with field engineer to identify and design the appropriate interventions/activities regarding rehabilitation/improvement of pastoral productive assets as part of FFA, FFW and CFW components.
• In close coordination with training officer to identify and design the appropriate interventions/activities regarding development training courses and extension messages with related to pastoral sector(agricultural and cattle) if needed as part of FFT component.
Commodity Management
• In close coordination with logistic and transport assistants to develop and Implement a detailed logistic plan for food commodity.
• Manage food commodity receipts, storage, dispatch, distribution and reporting.
• In close coordination with M&E unit to establish appropriate commodity filling systems.
• By close coordination with logistic and transport assistants to establish, Manage and oversee food commodities accounting, tracking systems/standards and procedures at governorate and district level, including warehouses management if required.
• Ensure that all food commodities reports are highly accurate, comprehensive, well documented, and timely submitted to M&E unit and project manager to ensure the accuracy of implementation.
• Maintain good communication with relevant sides (distribution teams, government authorities, and communities.
• Manage all Commodities teams, including random oversight of end-use monitors, to verify that food distribution occurred according to international standards set by food-aid donor and agreed mechanisms with target local partners and communities.
Training and documentation
• Train field officers and distribution teams in the field of distribution and monitoring mechanism to deliver food baskets to the targeted households.
• Plan and conduct training and capacity building activities for local partners, village committees, beneficiaries, and other staff members as appropriate and planned, ensuring food security/livelihood components are implementing effectively, smoothly and efficiency.
• Ensure that, Lesson Learnt through monitoring and evaluation are captured, capitalized and incorporated into future proposal designs.
• Ensure that technical leadership is provided in the development and implementation of livelihood activities, including cash for work, food for work, food for assets and food for training as prioritized by communities and local authorities through technical best practices and targeted training.
• Participate in meetings as requested by the program manager.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned by project manager
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Lead Mercy Corps’ agriculture and livelihoods programs, in both rural and urban settings, during an emergency response.
• Participate in agricultural and community meetings to identify priorities.
• Establish appropriate impact and output program indicators with communities.
• Monitor and maintain coordination with the village and sub district/district heads for all areas in which the Mercy Corps agricultural or livelihoods programs operate.
• Participate in NGO INGO, and UN Cluster meetings on agriculture and represent MC as requested in coordination forums related to agriculture or livelihoods during an emergency.
• Ensure all agriculture and/or livelihood program activities are in line with government strategy/policy.
• Provides technical input on MC’s agriculture programs including partnerships with local NGOs and CBOs.
• Maintains links to sources of technical assistance and information and will disseminate technical information and assistance where necessary.
• Act as contact person and provide oversight for program implementation conducted by LNGOs and other implementing stake holders.
• Coordinate closely with all other technical programs including Water and Sanitation, Nutrition, Food Security, Cash for Work, and HIV/Aids to ensure project activities are integrated into an overall plan.
• Maintain, monitor and measure project implementation data entry
• Assist with overall program development and future proposals for program follow-on activity.
• Data-entry of program information, as assigned. Develop charts, statistical reports and data-bases as required by Team Leader.
• Oversee timely donor and HQ reporting on projects and regularly report to the Team Leader.
• Work with Finance Officer to manage program budgets to ensure appropriate spending in accordance with donor commitment.
• Oversee logistics, including procurement, and other aspects of project administration.
• Foster a collaborative team atmosphere which engages the stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned by the Team Leader.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in line with the Humanitarian Code of Conduct and in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Assist with general program operations and field-based activity;
• Liaise with and support key program staff to ensure that Business Development program is running effectively and making best use of project resources;
• Provide written and oral translation and report writing for program staff, as necessary;
• Monitor program activity to provide weekly overviews to the Program Manager on progress, challenges and suggestions;
• Data-entry of program information, as assigned. Develop charts, statistical reports and data-bases as required by Program Manager;
• Track project development throughout the target area;
• Develop and maintain project and activity logs;
• Assist program staff in coordinating logistics and project activities;
• Promote and adhere to the principles and objectives of the Business Development Program and Mercy Corps;
• Assist with overall program development and future proposals for program follow-on activity;
• Maintain, monitor and measure project implementation data entry. Keeping Project Manager informed at all times. Track project impact, standards, and operational compliance;
• Coordinate training plans with partner staff, identify training needs and develop, implement, and maintain training plan. Participate in meetings as assigned;
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
• Other duties as assigned.
Supervising cigarettes distribution generally at five brunches over Yemen
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements for machines.
• Oversee the transportation of goods from production site to consumer to client.
• Review and approve purchase orders.
• Ship finished products.
• Ascertain how much freight to place on shipments.
• Devise routes for shipments.
• Monitor progress of major shipments to ensure receipt.
• Collaborate with marketing executives to ensure that new products reach the right markets at the optimal time.
• Ensure goods are stored properly and at the right temperature.
• Conduct market research to learn about the demand for different goods. Convince retailers to carry their products.
• Determine what goods sell best to commercial businesses and consumers.
• Decide appropriate quantities of items to stock.
• Ensure inventory maintains optimal levels.
• Take orders over the phone, Internet, or through email.
• Put together catalogues advertising products.
• Visit retailers to demonstrate products.
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