Livelihoods Consultant at African Development Solutions (Adeso)

Livelihoods Consultant Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, economics, agriculture, food security and livelihoods, with relevant experience in development sector.
• A postgraduate degree holder with hands-on expertise having a minimum of 8 years’ experience in the fields of Community level Agro-Pastoralist and Fisheries business development, NRM, Food / Livelihoods Security, Economics, Entrepreneurship and Disaster Risk Management with excellent training facilitation to deliver on this assignment.
• Experience working with an international development organization and knowledge of community engagement, training modules development, reporting procedures, best practices and workmanship guidelines.
• Experience undertaking similar assignments in Somalia. Experience in the project area will be an added advantage.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Somalia speaking qualified consultant(s) is preferred.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with respect for diversity.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a rapidly changing professional environment.
• Diplomacy and good interpersonal skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure and not lose sight of strategic priorities