Project Officer (PO) – Food Security & Livelihoods at DanChurchAid (DCA)

 The main responsibilities of the PO are:

• Manage all the DCA direct implemented food/nutritional security and livelihoods activities of projects at the field level. This includes direct implementation and technical support/backstopping of project staff.
• Support and drive innovation initiatives in the area of Livelihoods and Food security, cash-based interventions working closely with the financial inclusion team. These will include private sector & universities partners and related innovation incubation and prototyping.
• Develop project implementation plans and ensure consistent implementation and follow up including budget tracking. The incumbent will also be required to support the day-to-day implementation of assigned DCA interventions at the field level.
• Support ongoing staff capacity building including mentorship and coaching of staff consistent with their staff development plans or identified capacity needs
• Network and coordinate with other field operational I/NGOs, UN Agencies (UNHCR, WFP & FAO) and LGAs and explore/advise on possible areas of collaboration/partnerships to enhance program synergy.
• Facilitate, support and initiate baseline surveys and other assessments and generate relevant reports as well as support concept paper development at the field level as part of DCA fundraising efforts.
• Seek opportunities for programme growth through proposals for funding opportunities
• Facilitate/support collaboration and cross learning among DCA projects & partners through information sharing, exposure visits and active partner participation in DCA platforms/forums.
• Technical representation on Food security and livelihoods forum at the county level
• Facilitate logistical arrangements for DCA staff, consultant field visits and donor visits in consultation with the Area Manager.
• Participate in field project monitoring learning and reflections for purposes of sharing experiences.
• Develop regular progress reports in accordance with DCA internal procedures and perform any other responsibilities as determined and assigned by the Area Manager from time to time.

Professional Qualifications:

• University level education in Agriculture, Agriculture Education & Extension, Agronomy or any relevant qualification (a good combination of crop & animal husbandry skills is preferred.), plus at least three years’ experience in project management.
• Technical skills and hands on experience in food security, livelihoods and resilience building programming ((preferably working with dryland farming &/or pastoralists areas – working knowledge of Turkana County is an added advantage).
• Knowledge of the rights-based approach & Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) is an added advantage.
• Good interpersonal skills and a proven team player. Self-driven and results-orientated in challenging rural working environments.
• Experience in training at field/community level and excellent reporting skills. Excellence in English,

Closing date for applications will be Wednesday 20th July 2022