Livelihoods Project Officer Job at Handicap International

Project Officer Job Responsibilities

• Providing technical leadership in the implementation of activities as defined in the concept while respecting all donor and HI guidelines and requirements.
• Supporting and assisting Livelihood consortium partners to ensure delivery of all inclusive Livelihoods activities
• Follow up the implementation of the activities and filling in on a regular basis the data collection tools drafted by the Site Manager.
• Working with the data assistant to ensure accurate and up to date data is available for all project activities, and support in the production of quality donor and internal reports
• Planning regular meetings with partners and stakeholders
• Ensuring that the meeting agenda is clearly set out and communicated in advance to the participants
• Identifying the need for training of Livelihood implementing consortium partners in Dadaab refugee camp
• Supporting, designing and developing training plans, training curricula and training materials and make sure they are validated by the Technical Advisor(s) and the Site Manager.
• Participating in the assessment of gaps and needs in the sector of intervention and exchange information with the Site Manager.
• Participating in review of strategies and project planning
• Management and supervision of staff under his/her line management

Qualifications for the Project Officer Job

• Bachelor degree in Enterprise Management, business development or other relevant discipline preferred
• Diploma in microenterprises management
• Minimum of 2 years practical experience in project implementation
• 3 years of professional work experience in Livelihood centered approaches on poverty and vulnerability reduction,
• In-depth understanding of disability as a driving factor of vulnerability and poverty affecting persons with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, networking, communication, negotiation and facilitation skills