Livelihoods Advisor US Non-profit Jobs – Lutheran World Relief (LWR)
Job Title: Livelihoods Advisor
Organisation: Lutheran World Relief (LWR)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Programs Coordinator
About US:
Lutheran World Relief is a US non-profit organization that works with local partners to provide lasting solutions to poverty, injustice and human suffering. LWF Uganda works to reduce people’s vulnerability, supporting them to realize their potential, to build on their assets, and to respond to their own problems and needs. LWF Uganda currently has five areas of operation in Pader, Kitgum, Adjumani, Katakwi, Sembabule, Kampala and Kamwenge Districts.
Job Summary: The Livelihoods Advisor will provide strategic vision, leadership and technical assistance in improving the overall performance of all livelihood activities in Lutheran World Federation Uganda Program. The incumbent will be responsible for increasing quantity, quality, and competiveness of the income generating activities (IGAs), both off-farm and on-farm, supporting the development of an appropriate Food Security and Sustainable Livelihood intervention strategy in all LWF Program that includes early recovery, disaster risk reduction and community development. The incumbent will support rural businesses and SMEs to improve their products/services, improve their processes, add value, and enter new market channels.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Under the guidance of the Programs Coordinator, provide leadership, supervision, and oversight of all livelihoods activities in LWF Uganda Program.
- Lead a team of livelihood technical staff to ensure efficient and effective project implementation, timely completion of high-quality work plans, accurate reports, and other mandated deliverables are achieved.
- Work with the Programs Coordinator and M&E team in preparing project work-plans with clear objectives and achievable benchmarks, reflecting long-term & short-term priorities.
- Conduct continuous market intelligence and assessments to inform programming including identification of sectors and value chains that have high potential to benefit programme participants.
- Conduct regular SWOT analysis of LWF performance in implementing livelihoods programmes which positively affect target beneficiaries;
- Assist LWF Uganda to develop good quality project concept notes, and proposals, to donors as required;
- Work with other programme advisors, the LWF mainstreaming focal persons, Private Sector Partners and District Local Government to ensure that all livelihoods projects contribute to integrated programmes
- Keep up to date with developments in the livelihoods sector, liaise with the Global Livelihoods and Markets Advisors and ensure that learning is incorporated into programming and shared with other staff;
- Conduct regular field visits to review and report on progress of Livelihoods interventions;
- Ensure that activities have a strong private sector orientation so that all livelihood interventions/activities are aligned towards becoming market-oriented and financially sustainable;
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Lutheran World Relief (LWR) Livelihoods Advisor career opportunity should hold a University degree in Agriculture, Agri-Business or Development Economics. Master’s Degree strongly preferred.
- At least ten years of actual project management experience.
- Background in business or market/economic development, with a minimum of 5 years’ practical experience in the private sector, market development and/or related industry.
- Previous experience on market systems development!M4P/market facilitation is REQUIRED.
- Strong background in agricultural production, market assessments, rural market linkages, and capacity building in value chains
- Demonstrated ability to work and coordinate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, including national and local government, donors, community-based organizations, and the private sector
- Proven ability to write good project concepts, donor proposals and high quality reports
How to Apply:
Applications (motivation letter and detailed curriculum vitae in English), with the names and e- mail addresses of three persons who know the applicant professionally, should be sent via Email to: recruitment@lwf.or.ug. Please do not include certificates for education, trainings, etc. Please use the title of the job you are applying for as the subject line. Hand delivered applications can also be sent to our Offices in Kampala. Please indicate the position you have applied for on the top of the parcel addressed to:
The Human Resource Manager
Lutheran World Federation
Plot 1401, Ggaba, Road after the American Embassy
P.O. Box 5827, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 28th May 2018
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