Programme Support Officer – Livelihoods 

Job Summary

Reports to: Programme Manager-Livelihoods

Closely Work with : All Concern program team and relevant county departments

Job Location: 3 positions – Marsabit County (Laisamis, Moyale and North Horr Sub-counties)

Salary Range: Base Salary: Kes 87,707 per month

Housing Allowance: 15% of the base

Contract Details: Fixed term – 5 months

In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the livelihoods programme in the respective sub counties with a focus on livestock, agriculture and sustainable use and management of natural resources. Responsible for timely implementation of program activities guided by the annual work plan and informed by program technical approaches. S/He will work closely with communities and stakeholders at the ward level.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Program implementation

• Under the guidance of the Programme Manager, Livelihoods, work closely with the line government departments at the ward level including the Sub County, Ward and Village Administrators, Village/Ward Development Committees, Livestock Production Officers, Water Officers, Natural Resources Management Officers, Ward Animal Health Technicians, Ward Crop Production Officers, Community health units, and Ward Public Health Team and Community Facilitators based in North Horr Sub County to implement program activities
• Support the day-to-day program implementation towards meeting the program mandate in line with the approved work plan, organization policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to target community groups such as organized farmer’s field schools, cash transfer project participants, income generating groups, Community Disaster Management Committees and Livestock Marketing Associations amongst others. The technical leadership and mentorship to the groups will entail motivating the group members to undertake the planned activities, document the progress made and provide appropriate feedback to the line manager on support needed for the target groups.
• Support community dialogues towards identification of viable livelihoods priorities that will enhance the wellbeing of the community
• Mentor communities in implementation of the defined livelihoods strategies as shall be guided by the line manager
• Responsible for identification and timely requisition of logistical support towards effective program support.

Monitoring, learning and Documentation

• Responsible for development and updating individual monthly work plans
• Share weekly field monitoring reports
• Support in documentation of program activities (including development of success stories, highlighting community needs, and quantify changes related to livelihood program)
• Support joint market monitoring activities to enhance understanding of Minimum expenditure basket for the context
• Provide support in developing monthly progress reports for North Horr sub-county.
• Participate in relevant progress review meetings at the county level
• Monitor and share regular drought situation and other context specific updates that may enhance or hinders implementation of livelihoods programming

Organizational representation and collaboration

• Represent Concern in sub county, ward, cluster, and community meetings.
• Sensitize the project stakeholders at the community level on the project objectives and areas of collaboration.
• Map stakeholders at the community, sensitize them on project objectives and identify areas of collaboration in consultation with the line manager

Others

• Adhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment
• Participating and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary
• Take all possible measure to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)
• Any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager
• Complying with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies

Person Specification

Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in livestock, agriculture, natural resource management, development studies, environmental science, or a related field.
• At least two (2) to three (3) years’ experience in a similar role
• Working knowledge and interest in Project Cycle Management, Community Participatory Approaches, Climate Smart Agriculture, Natural Resources Management, Integrated Water Resources Management and Watershed Development.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing community development projects in ASAL areas.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Computer literate with good MS Office skills

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• Fluency in both spoken and written language in: English, Swahili and at least one of the local Marsabit County languages (spoken Laisamis, Moyale and North Horr Sub-Counties)
• Good computing and report writing skills
• Be able to work independently, as well as in a team
• Be willing to accept responsibility and to show good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness
• High integrity and demonstrated ability to follow standards and policies
• Ability to work in a systematic and organized manner and to tight deadlines
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Competencies required:

• Communicating and working with others
• Planning and decision-making
• Delivering results

Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a consultancy opportunity with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their consultancy contract. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to do consultancy work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, being hired as a consultant with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

Concern’ is the trading name of ‘Concern Worldwide’, a company limited by guarantee, registered number 39647; registered charity number CHY 5745, registered in Ireland, registered address is 52-55 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. Follow Concern online: www.concern.net