Source: Nation Newspaper of Thursday, 30 May 2019, Page 24.
Close of Business: 07.06.19 (5:00pm)
Concern is an international NGO with its headquarters in Ireland, working in 25 countries in Africa, Asia and Caribbean.
We started working in Malawi in 2002 and are well known for our innovative and quality programmes.
We promote learning and staff development for our staff through training, coaching, mentoring and exposure to new experiences.
Concern Worldwide Malawi has the following exciting openings contingent on funding in Malawi for talented and committed individuals.
Concern is an innovative and dynamic development and humanitarian organisation, currently working in the districts of Mangochi, Phalombe, Chikwawa, Mulanje and Nsanje, implementing programmes in Food Security & Resilience; Health & Nutrition; Gender Equality and Education.
POSITION: TEAM LEADER – LIVELIHOODS AND RESILIENCE
Based in Phalombe
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
To provide overall field level supervision and coordination of a team of Project Support Officers and Field Monitors ensuring the implementation of the project activities in Mangochi are of the highest quality.
The specific objective of the project is to ensure that the targeted most vulnerable households are more resilient to food and climate change shocks through the adoption of various Risk Management Approaches with the WFP championed R4 Resilience Concept.
The project runs up to December 2018 with a possibility of extension depending on performance and availability of funds.
RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS:
√Provide leadership, supervision and mentorship to the Project Support Officers and Field Monitors to ensure they achieve their required targets on – Livelihoods and Resilience Project including on Insurance related components of the project
√Prepare and submit weekly/monthly/quarterly work plans
√Routinely review progress against set targets and ensure that the project focus, strategies and activities r emain relevant
√Lead the implementation of the Risk Management Approaches with the Livelihoods and Resilience Project, and strongly support other elements of the Project including the targeting, CA practices, Food for Asset component, natural resource management, agribusiness and capacity building of the project participants
√Ensures that all project interventions are carried out with full participation of the community and other stakeholders
√Carry out assessments and monitoring activities in collaboration with the Project Manager
√Work proactively with the district government departments and other local partners
√Lead on the learning, and lessons sharing with project staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders
√Prepare relevant internal and donor reports.
CREDENTIALS AND EXPERIENCE:
√Minimum of Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy/ Horticulture or Natural Resources Management/ Project Management, Community/Rural Development or any other related field
√4 years minimum experience in agriculture extension and development work
√Strong understanding of community-based participatory approaches
√Basic knowledge on the R4 Resilience approach and weather related insurance based products
√Experience in integrated watershed management
√Good written and spoken English, with proven experience in report righting
√Strong facilitation, communication, networking and mentoring skills
√Experience in finance and logistics management for project implementation
√Valid motorcycle riding licence.
Concern Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy.
These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission.
Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their-contract of employment.
By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies.
MODE OF APPLICATION:
Applications for the above career opportunity should include a cover letter; updated Curriculum Vitae with names of three referees (one must be most recent Line Managers).
Due to the volume of applications Concern receives, Concern will only respond to shortlisted candidates. Send your application to the email:
Concern is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified people.
Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
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