Your duties will include but are not limited to the following: 

• Conducting livelihood assessments and analysis to understand the needs, challenges, and opportunities of the target groups and the impact of the project interventions on their livelihoods.
• Developing and implementing livelihood strategies and plans that are aligned with the project objectives and the local context, and that promote sustainable and diversified livelihood options for the target groups.
• Providing technical guidance, supervision, and support to all aspects of livelihoods on the project, such as food security, cash assistance, livelihood protection, livelihood recovery, and livelihood development.
• Collaborating with other project staff and stakeholders, such as government agencies, NGOs, community groups, and private sector partners, to ensure effective coordination, integration, and delivery of livelihood activities and services.
• Monitoring and evaluating the progress and outcomes of the livelihood activities and ensuring that they comply with the project standards, policies, and procedures.
• Reporting and documenting the results and lessons learned from the livelihood activities and sharing them with the project management and the donors.
• Assess and strengthen the capacity of participants engaged in alternative livelihood chains.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:

• Full Grade 12 certificate
• Bachelor’s degree in development studies, or a closely related field
• Must have at least three (3) years’ experience in rural/alternative livelihoods and value chain implementation experience.
• Must have knowledge of the mining sector in Zambia, including implementing a range of successful livelihood interventions during resettlement.
• Demonstrated experience in community engagement and establishing sustainable value chains with rural communities.
• Experience providing technical oversight and guidance in relation to implementation alternative livelihoods strongly desired.
• Strong management and coordination skills required for oversight provision purposes, i in remote/rural locations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively with communities and government officials.
• Must be able to prioritize, multi-task and work independently.

What We can Offer you:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
• The ability to make a difference and lasting Impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety career opportunities across the organization