Fresher Livelihood Assistant NGO Job Opportunities – World Vision International

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Job Title:            Livelihood Assistant
Organisation: World Vision
International
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Project
Coordinator
About US:
World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy
Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and
communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41
districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children
and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with
children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all
applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.
“Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every
Heart, the will to make it so.”
Job Summary: The Livelihood
Assistant will mainly implement field level livestock/livelihood activities
within the designated areas in line with targets and partnership standards in a
manner that contributes to sustained and targeted beneficiaries wellbeing.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Project implementation and reporting
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The jobholder will provide expertise and
technical assistance in livestock, environment generating Activities and
business development.
·        
The incumbent will also mobilize and facilitate
the engagements of stakeholders during planning and development meetings,
workshops and other fora.
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Work closely with livelihood sector unit and
other relevant structures in beneficiary selection.
Community engagement and advocacy
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Identify beneficiary groups, verification and
reporting on livestock management at field levels.
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Networking and collaboration with other actors
towards effective implementation of the livestock programme at field levels
·        
Mobilize and support trainings of beneficiaries
on livestock programmes.
Documentation, Reporting and knowledge management
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Prepare and submit accurate reports to the Cash
Officer
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Support in documentation and sharing of
Impact/success stories and best practices to promote learning.



Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
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The ideal candidate for the World Vision
Livelihood Assistant job opportunity should hold a diploma in agriculture, Animal husbandry/ livestock or veterinary/ agribusiness or any other relevant
discipline.
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At least two years’ experience in community work
and engagement Agricultural, Economic Development and Livelihood/livestock
activities
·        
Good entrepreneurship, micro finance and strong
agribusiness skills and strong mobilization skills
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Computer literacy skills
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Good writing and reporting skills
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Excellent networking and influencing skills
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Ability to communicate in applicable local
language(s)
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Show passion for children.
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Good track record demonstrating high integrity,
reliability and dependable
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Ability to work with minimal supervision.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by
visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link
below.
Please follow instructions on How to Create Account and Profile at
World Vision’s e-recruitment portal. 
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 24th November
2017
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