Livelihoods Analyst – UN

Supporting the provision of tailored technical support on livelihoods strategies, market linkages, natural resources management and alternative energy approaches;
Supporting the ZRBF grantees in implementing technical approaches for livelihoods activities adapted to the various districts and needs of beneficiaries;
Supporting the timely provision of technical and methodological support to ZRBF Grantees for the planning and implementation of livelihoods activities;
Anticipating difficulties related to how livelihoods activities are carried out and facilitate the resolution of problems when needed;
Developing ZRBF Grantees capacity with techniques and new methodologies linked to livelihoods and resilience;
Supporting integrated approach to livelihoods resilience, while mainstreaming gender, protection, environment and nutrition;
Generating new livelihood ideas and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things;
Supporting the facilitation and strengthening of strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders;
Supporting the identification of any livelihoods assessments to be carried out, organize and supervise such assessments;
Supporting implementation and ensure that all livelihoods activities are properly layered, sequenced and integrated within the resilience-building programme and other programmes within the same districts and at a national level as well;
Ensuring periodic reporting on Value for Money aspects of livelihoods interventions;
Ensuring systematic and accurate income potential calculations as part of the livelihoods planning processes in all consortia;
Facilitation of knowledge building and sharing on livelihoods
Participating in the dissemination of guides and tools linked to livelihoods´ activities and ensure their quality and consistency with national policies and standards;
In close collaboration with the Resilience Advisor and the Programme Unit, take part in the quarterly review of Grantees performance;
Proposing the reorientation of livelihoods activities according to changing context when needed;
Consolidating and analyzing the information related to the evolution of livelihoods in ZRBF operating districts;
Leading workshops and/or technical exchange meetings on livelihoods;
Drafting and consolidating inputs for the ZRBF quarterly Donors’ reports;
Participating and providing technical advice to ZRBF Grantees in quarterly and annual review meetings and reports;
Representing ZRBF-PMU in all relevant technical forums and meetings related to Livelihoods and Resilience;
Ability to make new and useful ideas work;
Ability to persuade others to follow;
Ability to improve performance and satisfaction;
Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform;
Ability to get things done while exercising good judgment;
Ability to formulate and implement livelihoods activities;
Good expertise in market systems and value chains analysis;
Ability to formulate and implement livelihoods activities;
Good expertise in market systems and value chains analysis;
Knowledge in gender-sensitive and inclusive market approaches;
Developing safety-net and social protection program and strategies;
Expertise in Social Protection and/or Youth employment is a plus;
Ability to formulate and manage budgets;
Proven ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team; and
Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
Ability to work in a multicultural environment; and
Ability to communicate effectively orally as well as excellent written skills;
Shares knowledge and experience;
Contributes to UNDP Practice Areas;
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development;
Acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills;

Requirements

Masters’ or bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Social Sciences, Economics, Marketing, Development
Studies, Business Administration;
Applicants with a bachelor’s degree with 4 years of progressively responsible experience in
livelihoods projects will be considered;
At least 2 years’ experience working on livelihoods projects in rural areas;
At least 2 years’ experience working on development projects;
2 years previous experience working with community-based projects;
Experience in market-based approaches and market linkages facilitation;
Previous experience working with multi-sector projects;
Experience in design, facilitation, use of participatory techniques and practical community-based approaches;
Excellent understanding of Resilience in the context of Zimbabwe;
Previous UN or UNDP work experience will be an added advantage;
Fluency in English with good verbal and written skills.