Deadline: 21 December 2015
World Vision (WV) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Livelihoods Coordinator in Maseru, Lesotho. The duration for the post is of 2 years.
The Livelihoods Coordinator will effectively coordinate and facilitate the implementation of Livelihoods project in collaboration with other related projects within Sefikaneng AP to increase the household income as a result improve the well being of children.
World Vision’s mission is to promote human transformation, seek justice and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God.
Key Job Responsibility
The Livelihoods Coordinator will perform the following functions-
- Facilitate participation of all stakeholders in identifying potentials and applying those to achieve the set goals and continue to build networks for extensive support and skills acquisition for communities and youth.
- Engage the community and multi stakeholder process in the encouraging them to organize themselves into interest groups that work on different interventions in accordance to priority, skill, capability and resource availability.
- Support the capacity-building of the established community development structures to lead the development process outcomes.
- In collaboration with the community and local leadership forge relations with other specialized institutions to determine the support and tap special skills for implementation of initiatives and activities.
- Together with staff, volunteers, stakeholders and local leadership follow up implementation of activities and provide guidance and reports.
- Work closely with relevant Ministries such as Agriculture and Food Security, Small business Development, Cooperatives and Marketing etc., local leadership, interest groups and Programme staff in the design of appropriate strategies for target population.
- Facilitate and coordinate project training/capacity building and development opportunities in consultation with the community members.
- Visit target communities on regular basis to discuss with farmers their problems and experience and learn about the communities, peoples’ agricultural practices and life situation.
- Where necessary train field staff and farmers on sustainable agricultural practices relevant to the increased production for the target communities.
- Assist in strengthening of market linkages for agricultural products from targeted communities.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- A degree in BSC Agriculture, Extension, Consumer Science, Marketing and Pomology.
- Experience in relevant field will be highly appreciated.
- At least 3 years working experience in and Agriculture, Home Economics and fields.
- Strong communication abilities, networking and training skills as essential.
- Fluency in Sesotho and English, both written and spoken.
- Willingness to travel extensively.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through the online process.
For more information please visit World Vision.
