Job Description
• Lead consultation meeting with stakeholders of the project during the implementation
• Ensure and supervise stakeholders and planning meetings review the implementation of the Environmental and Social Management Framework and the Resettlement Policy Framework
• Involve stakeholders from the definition of the problem through to the generation of adequate solutions, in landscape and water resources management and restoration towards activities ownership and sustainability
• Prepare and disseminate case studies and guidelines and manuals on best practice and community‐ based restoration experiences.
• Enable the community to participate participation in the planning, implementation and monitoring-evaluation and learning for landscape restoration by taking into account local knowledge and experience with land restoration and flood management for more building of capacities and organization of farmers for implementation and maintenance on Land and water resources management practices for improved agricultural production and food security toward ENR sustainable management
• Develop annual work plans and budget for Community mobilization
• Develop and plan capacity building on community development related support targeting local leaders, NGO’s , CBOs and communities.
• Empower the community in resilient livelihoods
• Organize the communities in cooperatives , train them and organize study tours for cooperative members
• Prepare regular reports on community development result framework based both the World Bank , and the Ministry of Environment
• Work in close collaboration with District authorities and Joint Development Action Forum(JDAFs)
• Provide guidance to communities on Sub-projects identification and ensure that the selection of subprojects is done in accordance with the guidelines and procedures specified in the Project Implementation Manual (PIM) and that the Project reflect communities own priorities;
• Conduct training for local authorities and NGOS staff in key relevant areas like participatory methodologies sub-project planning, monitoring and evaluation etc;
• Monitor the nature and level of participation of communities in the entire subproject cycle;
• Prepare and participate in World Bank Supervision missions and other external supervision and evaluation missions-by screening and analyzing reports as well as by furnishing direct personnel knowledge on the ground situation;
• Provide a mechanism/guidelines which will ensure inclusion of social aspects in VCR program preparation
Minimum Qualifications
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Master’s Degree in Rural Development
5 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Agribusiness
5 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Agriculture Economics
5 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in environmental economics
5 Years of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Ability to understand capacity development needs, develop capacity building plan and implementation
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Ability to develop and implement publicity, communication and marketing strategies
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Ability to conceptualize, design and implement projects and produce project report
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Time management skills
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Digital literacy skills
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Strong command of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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Good computer and general office management skills;
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Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality;
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Strong organisation and time management skills with ability to multitask, prioritise work plan and deliver tasks on time;
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Being a leader to motivate other members
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Demonstrated ability to build collaborative working relationships with government counterparts, private sector and civil society organizations
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Good presentation skills, and ability to communicate with various audiences, including end users, managers, and members of the IT team
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Project Management kills and experience
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Strong knowledge in partnership building for both Public and Private Institutions as well as knowledge of donor engagements
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Encourages colleagues and team members to meet challenges and achieve objectives
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Highly motivated and self-starter person and he/she should able to work effectively as a member of a team
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A proven record of prior work experience in working with public institutions, local authorities and community, civil society, international & national cooperation agencies, private sector, NGOs and media.
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Ability to develop and implement community livelihood
