Program Officer (Livelihood)

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Position

Qualification

Major Responsibilities

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Program Officer (Livelihood) (Nos. 1)

Bachelor degree in Agriculture Science or relevant discipline with three to five year of experience in related project (Market led agriculture, LVCD)

• Provide management to NRL project and monitor performance of project team in  implementation of project ensuring projects are delivered on scope, on time and on budget as per the agreements 
• Identify, assess, and communicate risks associated with the implementation of project, and development of mitigation measures 
• With guidance from Field Specialist-A&ED ensure appropriate analysis and project results, including sharing of results and continuous improvements of project design and implementation 
• In coordination with Field sector lead- NRL relationships and engagement with government line agencies, other INGOs/NGOs, research institutions and private sector at local and district levels in alignment with project strategy/plan
• Coordinate organizational processes with which WVIN’s Agriculture & Economic Development TPs and projects have to be engaged including but not limited to annual planning and budgeting process and audit 
• Ensure Planning Monitoring and reporting of the project is on time and with quality
• Supervise and mentor Facilitators so that they can perform their duties effectively
• Support project coordinator in oversee interventions to ensure effective and timely implementation
• Develop training curriculum and train Facilitators on the Graduation programme objectives, implementation process, and expected outcomes
• Regularly review-monitoring data to ensure programme implementation activities and participants’ progress are on track and report the progress.
• Situation Analysis of Local Producers and Market Opportunities
• Ensuring formation of Producer Groups and conduct training and to build capacity with support from Field Mobilizers
• Network and Liase with Local and Regional Government, NGOs and Business Groups.  
• Ensures good recording and documentation for project baseline,  appraisal of impacts, relevant networks and contacts
• Responsible to ensure Coaching and Mentoring to producers group 
• Facilitate to seek orders from potential buyers and research on potential challenges to meeting buyer's requirements and identify practical solutions.