Current Jobs at Organization for Sustainable Development Africa (OSDA)

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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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.