Livelihood Development Specialist at Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) :Under Contract :Deadline: Apr 23, 2024

Job responsibilities

• Participate actively in the design, supervision, implementation and monitoring of livelihoods development/improvement activities implemented under SPIU; • Organize and participate in community meetings and workshops to develop collaborative action plans and lead collaborative sessions to identify livelihood development related activities; • Oversee the design of livelihood development activities based on priorities identified during community and stakeholders workshops and ensure they are inclusive and tailored to the beneficiaries’ needs; • Lead and provide technical guidance, supervision and support to all aspects of livelihoods in projects (includes planning, budget management, implementation, and reporting); • Provide high quality and timely inputs for the preparation of Project deliverables (such as work plans, quarterly and annual reports, monitoring and evaluation reports, communication products, fact sheets, etc) to REMA and development partners; • Raise awareness on the role of community members in the implementation of the proposed livelihood improvement projects

• Conduct an analysis of social risks related to adoption of new livelihood options beneficiaries, with a focus on vulnerable categories (e.g., women, older people, youth, persons with disability) • Carry out a stakeholder analysis on livelihood and identify who is doing what, where and for whom in order to minimize the duplication; • Coordinate the selection of beneficiaries of income generating activities or other livelihood interventions to be supported under VCRP; • Support the implementation of the new financial mobilization plan for the Project and facilitate the channeling of additional funds into livelihood activities; • Develop a plan for project-related capacity-building on community’s livelihood development related support that may be required by the relevant stakeholders; • Lead the implementation of the livelihood development plan, monitor and evaluate livelihood development indicators as provided in result framework in close collaboration with M&E specialist ; • Identify and collaborate with various local NGOs, CSOs and other stakeholders to support in community mobilization for inclusive livelihood initiatives;

• Liaise with other NGOs, relevant Government agencies and partners to ensure good coordination of effort, avoid duplication, share lessons and approaches for maximizing impact; • Development and implementation of livelihoods assessment tools and approaches; • Develop standards and systems for implementing livelihood approaches working with rural communities; • Build, maintain and enhance partnerships and coordinate livelihood improvement activities • Carry out a stakeholder analysis on livelihood and identify who is doing what, where and for whom in order to minimize the duplication; • Coordinate meetings among central level government agencies, development partners and civil society organizations involved in livelihood development plan implementation; • Lead the selection of partner organizations and community groups for the livelihood improvement activities; • Establish good working relationship with local authorities; • Provide a mechanism/guidelines which will ensure inclusion of social aspects in the formulation of livelihood improvement interventions at beneficiary level;

• Organize study tours for the communities and local leaders to witness best practices from existing livelihood development similar projects; • In collaboration with the Field Environmentalist, ensure that the participating communities acquire appropriate skills and know-how to effectively participate in the project implementation process; • Work closely with Project staff at the district and Hub level to provide timely supports on implementation of livelihood activities in the field; • Undertake regular visits to the field to support implementation of livelihood improvement activities and to identify where adaptations might be needed; • Work in close collaboration with communication specialist to provide and document inputs for the successful implementation of the Project; • Integrate gender equity and social inclusion (GESI) issues into all livelihoods activities, where applicable; • Document lessons learned related, evaluate impact and modify community development approaches as needed; • Perform any other activities that will be assigned by the Project Manager, Program manager, SPIU coordinator or REMA management in general.

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    Bachelors in Project Management

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 2
    Master’s in Rural Development

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 3
    Master’s in Project Management

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 4
    Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 5
    Bachelor’s Degree in Rural Development

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 6
    Master’s Degree in Tourism Management

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 7
    Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Economics

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 8
    Master’s Degree in Agriculture Economics

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 9
    Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism Management

    7 Years of relevant experience

• • 10
    Bachelor’s Degree in Business Development

    7 Years of relevant experience

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  Master’s Degree in Development Studies

  3 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

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    Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills

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    Proven experience in preparing and coordinating community mobilization activities

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    Demonstrated successful experience collaborating across programs and strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to productively interact with a wide range and levels of organizations (government, private sector, other development project teams, NGOs, etc.)

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    Demonstrable minimum five (5) years’ experience in development and implementation of community livelihood improvement programs or projects

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    Knowledge and experience in agriculture, livestock development and small enterprises development

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  Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure

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