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  • Posted: Dec 16, 2024
    Deadline: Dec 30, 2024
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    Organization for Sustainable Development Africa (OSDA) is a youth-led national nongovernmental organization working with communities in Northern Kenya. OSDA’s mandate over the years has been Humanitarian Response, Climate Action, Women and Youth Empowerment, Health and Nutrition, Peacebuilding and Governance, Research and Advocacy, Food Security and Li...
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    Community Mobilizer – Elevate Project

    Project Planning and Implementation

    • Ensure effective mobilization for all ELEVATE project interventions.
    • Establish connections with community members, local institutions, and partners for the project implementation.
    • Utilize participatory approaches to foster community ownership of development initiatives.
    • Engage the community and stakeholders in key national events, including World
    • Environment Day and project handover celebrations.
    • Mobilize and coordinate capacity-building initiatives for communities and local partners.
    • Engagement, Networking and Representation
    • Represent OSDA in all key community level stakeholder forums.
    • Identify community needs and communicate to the office for resource mobilization.
    • Educate the community on the project’s goals, benefits, and participation requirements.
    • Build trust and establish relationships with local leaders, stakeholders and community members.

    Reporting and Documentation

    • Maintain records of community activities, attendance, and feedback.
    • Prepare and submit regular reports on community mobilization efforts and outcomes.
    • Facilitate participatory monitoring that involves Local level partners and communities.
    • Participate in the evaluation and baseline planning.
    • Engage community leaders and partners in the planning of the monitoring activities.
    • Participate in regular reflections on monitoring practice to make improvements as needed.
    • Other
    • Any other duties as assigned by the line manager.

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    • Diploma in Community Development, Business Management /Development studies/social work or any other related courses in a relevant field. Degree is an added advantage.
    • At least 2 years field experience working with Communities in IDPs/refugee/host community programming with program design and management in an NGO context.
    • Strong problem solving, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
    • Ability to work with different partners, local authorities, local organizations and NGOs, to develop and maintain positive relationships.
    • Proven ability to engage with communities and deliver participatory approaches.
    • Proven ability to work in multicultural environments and with diverse stakeholders
    • Ability to work in and contribute to team building environment.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
    • Willingness to travel to the field as and when needed.
    • Experience in working in insecure environment and ability to strictly adhere to OSDA’s security operating procedures.
    • Knowledgeable of MS Word, Excel, Power Point etc.
    • Applicants MUST be local residents from Lafey subcounty, Mandera County.

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    Livelihood Officer – ELEVATE Project

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Design and implement food security and livelihood activities, including capacity-building initiatives, and agricultural support interventions.
    • Identify and promote climate-resilient agricultural practices and sustainable livelihood opportunities.
    • Support community-based groups, cooperatives, and small-scale farmers to enhance their productivity and market access.
    • Provide training to community members on improved climate smart agriculture, value chain development, entrepreneurship and business skills.
    • Work closely with other project staff, local government line ministries and the
    • communities in the planning and coordination of the project.
    • Provide regular report and updates to the Project Manager on progress of implementation of livelihood activities.
    • Ensure correct beneficiary selection procedure and criteria are followed.
    • Coordinate with the Project Manager, MEAL team, and the finance team, logistics and procurement in the planning of livelihood activities.
    • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual activity plans, action plans for monitoring, review and quarterly and annual project reports and plans.
    • Facilitate participatory approaches to ensure community involvement in designing and implementing interventions.
    • Conduct regular community consultations to identify needs, gaps, and opportunities in food security and livelihoods.
    • Collaborate with the MEAL team to monitor the progress and impact of FSL activities.
    • Document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories, in liaison with the MEAL team, to inform adaptive programming and reporting.
    • Work closely with local governments, NGOs, and other stakeholders to foster partnerships and coordinate FSL activities.
    • Promote gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches in all project interventions.
    • Ensure compliance with donor guidelines and project objectives in all reporting and documentation.
    • Perform other duties as may be assigned by the line manager.

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    • Bachelor’s degree social sciences, agriculture, Agribusiness, Development Studies, or other discipline relevant to rural livelihoods. A master’s degree is an added advantage.
    • At least 3 years of experience in implementing food security and livelihood projects, preferably in cross-border or resilience-building contexts.
    • Strong knowledge of climate-smart agriculture, value chain development, and sustainable livelihoods.
    • Proven ability to engage with communities and deliver participatory approaches.
    • Proven ability to work in multicultural environments and with diverse stakeholders.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
    • Willingness to travel to the field as and when needed.
    • Experience in working in insecure environment and ability to strictly adhere to OSDA’s security operating procedures. 

    Method of Application

    Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to info@osdafrik.org with the subject line by 5:00 PM East African Time on 30th December 2024.

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