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• Coordination / Representation: 
  Build and maintain relationships with a range
  of stakeholders in Local Governments, Private Sector and CSOs in order to
  facilitate the development of economic opportunities and increased incomes
  for the targeted beneficiaries.
• Project implementation and reporting:
• Actively contribute in the
  development of Project Plans/Budgets and Livelihood funding proposals.
• Promote Environment and
  Gender-Sensitive Livelihoods programming.
• Ensure efficient and Effective
  program implementation.
• Assist in meetings and trainings
  with stake holders and target groups at the District and Sub Counties.
• Regular data collection and
  monitoring and evaluation of program activities as directed by the
  Livelihood & Gender Officer.
• Responsible for the implementation
  of livelihood & Gender activities for EVIs and other needs
  identification exercise and follow up.
• Contribute to the central objective
  of Achieving the key Project Objective of enhancing Self Reliance.
• Participate in the Program
  operational and long term planning.
• Participate in Farmers capacity
  building trainings.
• In charge of the mobilization of
  Farmer groups,
• Link farmers with potential market
  opportunities.
• Organizing farmers’ field
  days/exchange visits.
• Setting technical demonstration
  plots (TDS) for farmers.
• Manages the day-to-day livelihood
  activities, including activity finances while bearing in mind DRC’s/Donor
  financial regulations.
• With support from his/her
  Supervisor, draw work plans/Budgets.
• Monitor and document DRC’s
  livelihood activities. 

• The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee
  Council (DRC) Livelihood & Gender Assistant career placement should  hold a Degree in Agro-business Management, Enterprise Management, business development or other related field with in depth understanding of rural poverty and vulnerability issues
• One year of work experience in similar position.
• Excellent knowledge in preparing major international donor reports.
• Knowledge and experience of working with Echo, EU donors.
• Possess strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Proven commitment to accountable practices.
• Knowledge of working in challenging environments.
• Proven ability to manage large varied workloads and deal constructively with stress and periods with long hours.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision
• Proactive, stable and robust character and a good team player.
• Excellent communication skills, calm and a good sense of humour.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations at all levels.

• A cover letter (1 page) in which you explain
  why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and
  qualifications criteria
• Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages).
  The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant
  training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant
  references.

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