Livelihood Specialist at AAR Japan

Organizational background

AAR Japan is an international NGO that reaches out to the most vulnerable populations around the globe, guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality.

Founded in 1979, we have been working towards achieving a world where all people, as unique and diverse human beings, can coexist with human dignity and in harmony.

Project outline

In the 20 years since the opening of our office in Meheba Refugee Settlement in today’s Kalumbila District, AAR Japan supported refugees, mainly from Angola, in various areas such as health, education and agriculture until the majority of them repatriated in 2004.

In 2017 we relaunched Meheba operation to provide assistance to former Angolan refugees and Zambian households in the designated Local Integration area. After 2 years of supporting the former refugees and Zambian residents to build integrated communities through 1) forming self-help groups among residents regardless of their status and 2) empowering the groups to work together in water and sanitation management, we plan to further extend our support in the area of livelihood/ agriculture)  from 2019.

We aim to strengthen the ability of the residents to implement livelihood activities by providing/distributing necessary equipment and assisting them to conduct collaborative livelihood activities such as joint transport of produce to markets or information sharing session among group members.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice on livelihood activities to beneficiaries of the project as well as to other staff members of AAR Japan Meheba Office.
• Conduct research on the livelihood activities in the local integration area and submit written reports to Chief Field Coordinator, Programme Coordinator and Head of Office.
• Submit concept paper and budget for a workshop concerning livelihood activities to Chief Field Coordinator.
• Coordinate / facilitate workshops for concerning livelihood activities.
• Liaise and collaborate with relevant stakeholders.
• Communicate and share updated information on time with Field Coordinators, Chief Field Coordinator, Programme Coordinator and Head of Office when at project sites.
• Plan activities daily, weekly, monthly and annually for smooth project implementation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Chief Field Coordinator, Programme Coordinator and Head of Office.

Needed Qualification

• Completed grade 12 (relevant diploma will be an added advantage)
• Have minimum of 5 years work experience in livelihood improvement programmes
• Experience in conducting capacity building trainings concerning livelihood activities
• Have extensive knowledge on agricultural equipment and input
• Good community participatory skills
• Must possess proven ability to create good working relationships with partners, donors, NGO’S and relevant line Ministries
• Excellent planning, monitoring and evaluation of information
• Must be computer literate
• Able to communicate fluently in English
• Knowledge of local languages spoken in Meheba resettlement area will be an added advantage
• Able to commute every day(Mon- Fri) to the office in Block D in Meheba refugee settlement

Interested Candidate must submit the following by 30th August 2019:

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