Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 09 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Scope
The Livelihood Restoration Supervisor – Agriculture and Livestock will monitor technical quality of agriculture and livestock based livelihood restoration activity delivery. Major value chains expected to be the focus of the LR Programme, include, but are not limited to, maize, beans, cassava, coffee, matooke, cattle, and domestic livestock including goats, poultry, and pigs. Candidates should demonstrate experience in livelihoods development delivery in some/all of these value chains.

Tasks
The Livelihood Restoration Supervisors will be responsible for the following tasks:
• Monitoring the technical quality of livelihood restoration activities being coordinated and delivered by the Livelihood Restoration Contractors (LRCs) and Local Implementing Partners (LIPs) at local level, including;
• Providing technical advice on the LR Package designs
• Providing technical advice on M&E indicator design and baseline survey
• Monitoring LR Programme delivery quality
• Providing technical advice and support to delivery improvements
• Participating in monthly LR Programme coordination meetings as appropriate
• Report on daily/weekly basis the progress of the activities
• Supporting the LR Programme M&E system, including;
• Monitoring LRCs’ correct usage of the M&E system
• Providing feedback on LR Programme delivery quality and effectiveness
• Participating in field verification visits as appropriate
• Working with the HSE department to ensure all HSE risks associated with the LR Programme are met
• Acting as points of contact with PAPs to introduce the LR approach and Programme (from LR Package entitlement and selection meetings to implementation and completion of restoration), and provide ongoing liaison on LR related matters
• Receiving grievances from PAPs to be transmitted to the EACOP Community Relations team

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT
• S/he will report to a EACOP Uganda Livelihoods Restoration Coordinator, and is required to demonstrate exemplary behaviour with regard to compliance and HSE rules and requirements. S/he will be based in the field.

ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Ensure LR Programme technical quality in the area of agriculture and livestock.
• Report accurately the progress of the LR Programme.
• Report accurately PAPs’ feedback on the implementation of the LR Programme and on any grievances they may have.
• Undertake all activities in compliance with EACOP Uganda standards and HSE rules and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Professional Experience:
• Professional experience (min 8 years) working on agricultural/rural development within rural communities;
• Demonstrated experience delivering livelihood development activities in any/all of the maize, beans, cassava, coffee, matooke, cattle, and domestic livestock value chains.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor degree in sustainable rural livelihoods development or a similar field; a specialism in one of the above-mentioned value chains in a bonus.

Technical Competencies:
• Technical knowledge and experience of their respective livelihood sector as listed above;
• Excellent competency in the use of MS Word and Excel, data management, and preparation of quantitative and qualitative documents and reports relating to livelihoods development programming.

Behavioural Competencies:
• Detail oriented person, highly organised, systematic working, close attention to detail, strong team worker with excellent communication skills, ability to meet deadlines.
• High computer skills, quantitative and qualitative data management, analytical, and reporting skills.
• Fluent in English (speaking, writing) and knowledge of either Luganda, Runyoro or Runyankole recommended.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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