Livelihood Officer At Rural Agency for Community Development and Assistance

Livelihood officer

Mandera, Kenya

Job Type: Full Time

Experience: 4-5 years and above

Location: Mandera, Kenya

Reports to: Livelihood Officer

Job Location: Rhamu- Mandera County

Available Slots: 1

Contract Details: One (1) Year Fixed Term Contract. Renewable Subject to Availability of Funds & Performance

Job Summary:

Rural Agency for Community Development and Assistance (RACIDA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance self reliance and prosperity amongst vulnerable (Agro)-pastoralist communities living in Arid and Semi Arid Lands through promotion of better livelihood systems, sustainable use of natural resources and community empowerment. RACIDA began operations in Kenya in 2001 in the arid lands of Northern Kenya (Mandera and Wajir) and has since expanded its multi-sector operations throughout the region in Ethiopia (Liben zone) and Somalia (Gedo region). We seek to consistently implement highly integrated, contextually appropriate, community based programming. Our programs are part of a comprehensive strategy that sets local communities across the Mandera Triangle at the centre of their own development trajectory.

In order to fulfill its mandate and mission, RACIDA is looking for a self-driven, professionally confident, self-motivated, experienced and committed team players to fill the positions of a livelihood officer to be based in Mandera. The Livelihoods Officer will support the implementation of Community Disease Surveillance and Value Chain Development in coordination with the Area Program Manager and Project Manager.

The Livelihoods Officer, as part of the RACIDA programme implementation team, will provide technical guidance as well as hands on support to Mandera County veterinary services department to strengthen their capacity and skills in the implementation of one health approach and work with livestock community groups to strengthen their knowledge and capacity in livestock husbandly.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Manage the implementation of the cash transfer modality and distribution of hay under livestock
2. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with government departments within the area of operation and seek for appropriate technical and operation support as required.
3. Represent RACIDA at the County Level Coordination and technical forums linked to areas of interest of livestock production forums and others as will be specified by the line manager.
4. Work with Nutrition and WASH teams to identify and implement evidence-based interventions that contribute to the overall project goal.
5. Work closely with community mobilizers and relief committees in Beneficiary registration and registration
6. Prepare cash transfer payroll for livestock beneficiaries
7. Work closely with the MEAL officer and management to address all cash transfer complaints on a timely manner
8. Work closely with the MEAL officer to sensitize beneficiaries on RACIDAs’ Community complaint, response and feedback mechanism.
9. Work with the MEAL Officer to conduct market assessments prior and during cash transfers
10. Work with the MEAL Officer and Coordinators to develop tools to assess the impact of the cash transfers to be used during routine monitoring
11. Represent the organization in the cash working monthly group meetings.
12. Work closely with the veterinary department in developing a joint vaccination and diseases surveillance work plan.
13. Build the capacity of community Disease reporters(CDRs) on Participatory Disease surveillance.
14. Create linkages with community livestock owners and the veterinary Service department.
15. Conduct community sensitization on uptake of vaccines and usage of approved livestock drugs
16. Participate in livestock coordination meetings with other actors
17. Together with other actor’s lobby and advocate for adoption of one health policy at the county

Requirement

· University degree in Agriculture/Veterinary Science, Economics, Development studies, Sociology or equivalent qualification in a related field of study

· 5 years’ experience in a similar field of activity

· Comprehensive knowledge of and exposure to a wide range of humanitarian assistance and emergency relief with a focus in livestock

· Experience working with and through local partners in ASAL contexts

· Experience and knowledge of Veterinary service department systems, particularly at County level.

· Good understanding of cross cutting issues- gender, DRR, etc. and how to integrate them into livestock value chain programmes.

· Excellent interpersonal, communication and report writing skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.

· Proficient in Computer applications

• Fluent in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili**. Knowledge of and proficiency in local language is strongly preferred.**