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Job Title:   Senior Climate Change Mitigation and Livelihoods Officer

Organisation: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Duty Station: Palabek, Uganda

 

About the Company:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education, and power.

 

Job Summary:   Reporting to the ERD Manager, the Senior Climate Change Mitigation and Livelihood Officer will be responsible for the implementation of ERD activities under the BPRM funded project. S/He will be responsible for all ERD related projects and interventions, designed to improve livelihoods and climate resilience of refugees and host communities through coping initiatives that enables transition from aid to stability and self-reliance through food and income security. S/he will provide leadership and technical support to the ERD assistants and community-based trainers (CBT). S/he will work in collaboration with OPM, UNHCR and other Livelihood partners in Palabek settlement to manage the components of ERD’s food security, enterprise and business development including skilling’s, Village savings and Loans (VSLAs) cash transfers, environment, energy, and general livelihoods. The Senior Climate Change Mitigation and Livelihood Officer will collaborate with other program staff (WPE. PRoL, Health and Education) to ensure collaboration in project implementation and will work closely with the MEAL Officer, ERD assistants, volunteers, and partner organization to implement program activities. S/he will also ensure quality program data collection and analysis and will play a key role in the process of reporting on the impact of the ERD program to donors.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Implementation and sustainability

Design & implement interventions based on the elements of Climate Smart Agriculture, (agroecology, and principles of natural farming food production systems).

Support Vulnerable communities on biodiversity regeneration and restoration initiatives.ie., agroforestry and permaculture initiatives so as to enhance local ecosystems, improve food security, and foster climate resilience.

Provide expert advice on sustainable agricultural practices, including soil health management, integrated pest management, agroforestry, biodiversity, and water conservation.

Design and create tailored training content, materials, and tools on agroecology and resilience, targeting diverse audiences including communities, staff, partners, and other key stakeholders. Ensuring that the content is relevant and adaptable to the needs of each group.

Ensure high-quality implementation, in close collaboration with the Field-based team and sector head and consistency in protocols, information and reporting systems.

Lead efforts at project location to conduct project interventions activities (livelihood/ Cash), document results and provide feedback to stakeholders to guide decision- making.

Provide leadership at project location/ zonal level on Livelihood/Cash activities to ensure project technical integrity to achieve project/program goal and corresponding objectives and targets.

Take Leadership in the identification, registration, and selection of Project beneficiaries according to defined selection criteria at a designated zone.

Promote the use of modern farming practice and techniques through training, advising farmers, farm visits and demonstrations to improve household nutrition through promoting vegetable production using backyard gardening and transform targeted families from subsistence to commercial farmers in line with GoU policy.

Mobilize and facilitate the engagements of stakeholders during planning and development meetings, workshops, and other fora.

Ensure integration of WPE, ProL and Health sectors during implementation to ensure synergies among sectors within the organization.

Community engagement and advocacy

Take overall lead in the coordination of field livelihood level activities.

Develop farmer’s capacity to improve production and productivity through engaging in mixed farming through the integration of agroecology and circular economy practices.

Mobilize and facilitate the engagements of stakeholders during planning and development meetings, workshops, and other fora.

Coordinate partners in implementation of agreed action plans.

Ensure integration of projects with other sectors like WPE, PROL, Health etc and governments related activities.

Collaborate with communities for increased income and food security, ultimately improving children’s health, education, and nutritional outcomes.

Stakeholders Engagement, Networking and Collaboration

Engagement with key stakeholders for influence, learning and resource development.

Actively represent IRC in key inter-agency fora.

Engage and build relationships with key partners and government counterparts.

Work with the ERD Manager to identify partners who will support the implementation of the project within the Lamwo District.

Network and collaborate with District Local Government, OPM, UNHCR and other relevant stakeholders in the Program Area.

Documentation, Reporting and knowledge management.

Document and maintain records pertaining to activity, training, production activities forward issues to management for decisions and appropriate action in line with IRC policies.

Write up accurate and timely reports relating to all planned activities in the required format and submit to the ERD Manager.

Collect relevant data during project implementation and provide regular reports to the ERD Manager.

Profile all client’s information regarding support granted specifying detailed quantity received.

Participate in the collection of data, during assessments and post-distribution surveys as and when required,

Ensure refugee children are members of farmer business groups/cooperatives and are accessing business developments services.

Plan and participate in monthly / quarterly reflection meetings with Consortium partners (AFARD, UGANET, World Vision), Advocacy champions, community dialogues etc.

Safeguarding awareness and sensitization.

Monitor the wellbeing and child abuse cases and report any incidents in line with child protection policy and guidelines.

Work with local leaders to protect children from child violations and abuses.

Sensitize children including most vulnerable, guardians/parents and other stakeholders about children’s rights and responsibilities.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The applicant must hold at least a Bachelor of Science Degree in agriculture, Animal, Environmental Science, Forestry, or any other related field from a reputable academic institution.

At least five years of experience in similar position.

Experience of the local context of West Nile or Northern region is an added advantage.

Good knowledge of Computer applications (Word, Spreadsheet, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Outstanding knowledge of facilitation/training skills and process skills.

Good writing and reporting skills.

Track record demonstrating high integrity, reliability and dependable.

Ability to work with minimal supervision and being strong team player.

Valid motorcycle riding license.

Experience in Cash transfer interventions, Entrepreneurship, and strong agribusiness skills.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below

 

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Deadline: 16th October 2024

 

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