Livelihood Officer: Emergency Food Security and Vulnerable Livelihood (EFSVL)

Action Nepal is a non-political, non-governmental, non-profit making, humanitarian organization, established in 2000 AD with a view to develop the socioeconomic status of Nepalese people especially residing in rural area. It has paid its especial consideration/attention to work with deprived and marginalized people of the country adopting the methods of optimum utilization of local resources and technology

Action Nepal partnership with OXFAM is seeking dynamic energetic and result oriented professionals for the following positions to intervene WaSH, SHELTER, EFSVL,DRR and GENDER Project in 2 VDCs (Satyadevi and Tripureswor) of Dhading district.

Livelihood Officer: Emergency Food Security and Vulnerable Livelihood (EFSVL)

Ref. No: Action/LHOF/DHD/27JUNE

Job Location: Dhadingbensi

No. of Vacancy: 1

Salary and Benefits: Negotiable

Educational Qualification: Bachelors degree (Masters preferred) in Agriculture

Report To: Project coordinator

PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION/ KEY RESPONSIBILITY

• Conduct community consultation meeting for program orientation in close coordination with concerned local and district level stakeholders
• Coordination and consultation with district line agencies as part of transparency and accountability for better program result.
• Prepare EFSVL monthly Plan and program report and necessary documents.
• Support and guide EFSVL field staffs for activities implementation in the communities
• Prioritize most vulnerable and marginalized community for the program targeting and beneficiary selection.
• Make proper and necessary arrangements for organizing trainings, distributions and donor field visits.
• Presentation of program updates to Oxfam and other key stakeholders.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Oxfam team as per the program need
• Conduct Market price monitoring and other Post distribution monitoring as well as long term monitoring

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Professional skills and qualification needed in the position

• Bachelors degree (Masters preferred) in Agriculture, Sociology, Development Studies or in relevant field.
• 2 years experience in livelihood programs.  Having some background in humanitarian works will be valued.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) in English and Nepali.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Drive to achieve results within given deadline
• Demonstrated prioritization skills.
• Able to manage conflicts in the community and motivate staffs under him/her.
• Data collection, analysis, interpretation and data management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Nepali including demonstrable ability to work with others and as part of a team;
• Knowledge and skills in computer usage including word, excel, power point, and social media

Personal qualifications needed in the position

• Committed to rights based and gender sensitive work, committed and with strong social mobilization skills and sanitation and hygiene knowledge
• Commitment to basic workplace values and policies
• Work according to the objectives of organization and donors
• Able, willing and committed to work with people of different backgrounds
• Contribute constructively to a working environment based on mutual respect, trust and commitment. Have high regards towards accountability

NOTE: Applicants should clearly mention the applied position in the email subject. All email applications without clearly mentioned position will be disqualified.

TO APPLY:

Please send your updated resume with cover letter to recruitment.action2016@gmail.com within 7 days of vacancy publication (4th July 2016).