Duty Station:

This position is based in Rhino Camp (Arua) and will be providing support for the implementation of the DRC Programme there.

Position and Reporting Line: The Livelihood and Gender Coordinator will lead on the livelihood sector in the implementation of operations and strategies for Rhino Camp. The position reports to the Area/Program Manager, with a technical line to the Livelihoods Manager in Kampala.
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General Objective**.

The main objective of the position is to ensure that all activities related to livelihood are implemented in a timely and efficiently manner according to the agreed Donor Guidelines, especially DRC/donor standards and budget, and provide leadership and coordination for all aspects related to Livelihood activities in Rhino Camp.

Specific duties and outputs

Implementation and Planning

Work closely with Program Manager, Livelihood Officer and Kampala Program Unit to update and develop technical guidelines for the implementation of the livelihood activities including cash based interventions.
In coordination with field staff, ensure that vulnerable groups (especially women and youths) are actively involved during group discussion and the decision making process;
Supervise the Livelihood officers and Field assistants, including preparation of Monthly, Quarterly and yearly work plan and related budget, and ensure timely implementation of activities
Provide capacity building to the Livelihood Officers and Assistants on relevant topics including social mobilization, participatory planning and prioritization, cash based interventions, activities budget monitoring vis-à-vis implementation, vulnerability assessment and targeting, relevant approaches to IGA implementation, and sub-project monitoring and reporting.
Coordinate with the Finance, Procurement Officers and other sectors of DRC to ensure proper management of livelihood sub-project fund
Support the Livelihood Officers and field assistants in the timely preparation of all Livelihood related reports (monthly and quarterly); and summarize and compile these reports for submission to the Program Manager.
Take lead in developing long-term partnership with the private sectors or potential marketing company at both district, regional, and national levels to ensure the markets of livelihood products from successful farmers, bulk and block groups.
Serves as the main contact for Livelihood activities in DRC Rhino Camp operations, and work closely with District and Sub-county production and livelihood departments in ensuring high quality standards in DRC livelihood sector.
Ensure update-to-date records (disaggregated by gender/age/diversity) are maintained for all beneficiaries of Livelihood assistance.
Ensure that Livelihood Officers implement project activities within the budget limits and in line with good Budget management and accountability procedures
Support Livelihood Officers in ensuring activities implementation is done in compliance with DRC/donor quality procedures
Closely monitor the implementation of livelihood activities to timely identify any problems that may affect the achievement of intended outputs and results; by pragmatically and constructively dealing with them early enough
Ensure that implementation of activities Do-No-Harm to persons of concern/ beneficiaries at the point of delivery;
In coordination with the Logistics department both in Rhino Camp/Arua and Kampala support the timely procurement of project materials, particulary in relation to managing cash based interventions
Represent the project during coordination meetings with stakeholders such as local communities, local government officials, and donors
Organize and manage workshops, trainings and meetings that are hosted as part of the project with relevant partners—beneficiary households, line ministries and CBOs
Lead community mobilization efforts
Organize meetings for project information sharing.
Take lead in the preparation of relevant manuals/tool kits and training curriculums that can be used in training beneficiaries

Communication/Reporting

Lead weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting processes of livelihood activities
Actively contribute to project planning, development of proposals and lessons learned processes
Lead the identification of beneficiaries needs using both technical skills and local knowledge
Engage and build strong and better relations with all community and settlement leaders (including Refugee Welfare Committee), local government structures and line ministries including OPM staff for the enhancement of overall program objectives

Monitoring and Evaluation

Actively participate in monthly Budget Follow up review meetings and ensure all livelihood activities status are updated and submitted to Program Manager/designate
Manage all livelihood data collection exercises including the conduction of assessment and surveys (e.g. baseline surveys, yield assessment, do-no-harm surveys etc.) in close coordination with the Country M&E unit to monitor and evaluate food security and livelihoods projects activities;
Work closely with M&E unit to identify, document and disseminate relevant project success, challenges and follow up on implementation of project’s action points
Support the undertaking of detailed situational analysis in collaboration with relevant stakeholders (especially the PoC) and propose appropriate project implementation approaches
Supervise the implementation of all participatory needs/vulnerability and capacity assessments of affected communities and PoCs
Participate in project evaluations and assist in the analysis of results
Supervision/training

Support/supervise subordinate staff in the development and implementation of activity plans which will support the achievement of sector/office plans;
Provide appropriate coaching and mentoring for staff less performing
Provide supervision, guidance and monitoring for project staff, ensuring clarity over project plans and priorities and encouraging effective team work
Represent DRC in good faith and by demonstrating humanitarian code of conduct
Additional tasks

On request perform any other additional duties assigned by the supervisors in order to allow the organization to function optimally.

Qualifications

Advanced degree in Rural or Agricultural Development, Development Studies, Environment, or related.
Proven experience managing teams
Proven experience in managing livelihoods and community based projects
Excellent reporting and drafting skills
Proven experience in developing partnerships and working with various stakeholders

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications should be in English and include the following:

A cover letter (1 page) in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria and salary expectations.

Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages). The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant references.

Please send your Cover letter, CV and Academic certificates by email to administrator@drcuganda.org by 12th February 2018 5:00pm clearly indicating position name in the subject line. We thank applicants for their interest in the position however; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.