Livelihoods Field Officer – Chipinge: GOAL Zimbabwe

Livelihoods Field Officer – Chipinge: GOAL Zimbabwe

Deadline: 13 January 2019

Who we are

GOAL is an international non-denominational, non-governmental and non-political humanitarian organisation dedicated to work towards ensuring the poorest and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental rights of life, including but not limited to adequate shelter, food, water and sanitation, healthcare and education. We began humanitarian and developmental work in Zimbabwe from 2002 have gradually evolving from emergency response to long-term development. Currently our focus is on Livelihoods, Nutrition and WASH.

Career Opportunities with GOAL

GOAL is an equal opportunities employer to all individuals seeking possible employment with the organisation. We are looking for suitably qualified, highly competent and motivated individuals to be part of the GOAL Zimbabwe team for the Zimbabwe Country Program on a fixed term duration.

General Description of the Role

GOAL operates in Tongogara Refugees Camp in Chipinge District, where it is responsible for development of Livelihoods WASH activities for Refugees. Reporting to the Project Manager, this role will be responsible for providing guidance and implementation of livelihoods interventions and effectively promote self-reliance activities in the camp. S/he will work closely with government departments such as Veterinary Services, Agritex and other Private Sector partners in providing technical support to farmers and ensuring there is quality programming and adherence to GOAL and UNHCR policies.

Summary of Key Duties

Ensure that all refugees participating in livelihoods projects are properly registered and profiled; Identify critical livelihoods knowledge and skills gaps in participating refugees and liaise with relevant government departments in designing appropriate training materials to cover the identified gaps; Facilitate and provide on-site and effective training to refugee participants in agro-based livelihoods and non-agro based self-reliance activities; Implement and monitor performance of market led, agro-based and non-agro- based livelihoods interventions in the camp and ensure sound and effective market linkages are developed and maintained throughout all the interventions so that participants become self-reliant and are graduated from donor direct support.

Person Specifications (Attributes and Qualifications)

At least a Diploma in Agriculture or equivalent. A Degree in Agriculture with a bias in either crop or livestock production is desirable; Evidence of maturity and experience in market-based livelihoods interventions and working in refugees’ camps /rural community development programs; At least two years’ work experience in related livelihoods interventions and management of graduation and self-reliance interventions; Clean class 3 or 4 driver’s license; willingness to ride a motor bike a must; Understanding of mainstreaming principles and experience of working on mainstreaming activities of gender, HIV/AIDS and Child Protection.

To apply

Interested individuals who meet the above specifications should apply via email to [email protected] clearly indicating the position being applied for on the subject line of the email. The application must include an application letter; and a Current CV with full contact details of at least three contactable referees.

Please note that applications received outside the stated channels will be disqualified.