Livelihoods And Food Security Officer – Maralal At Mercy Corps

Livelihoods And Food Security Officer – Maralal At Mercy Corps
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Mercy Corps


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Leading implementation of work plan in line with agreed approaches and milestones and specifically responsible for Livestock and crop interventions, including irrigation in resilient livelihood scope. Lead implementation of livestock, crops interventions including coordination with target communities and partners at the sub-office level.Directly oversee crop and fodder production through irrigation in selected irrigation schemesSupports household engagements for improved economies, transforming household and social dynamics and responsible for layering interventions for collective impact at household and community level.Coordinate with the different levels of stakeholders including household members, community groups, local implementing partners, community resource persons, government stakeholders at sub-county, ward, village – to mobilize actions and ensure effective communication channels.Coordinate with community leadership to facilitate activity integration and targeting of participants.Collaborate with Nawiri health and nutrition staff to integrate messaging into crop and livestock production training curriculum.supports behavior change communication and adoption of supportive practices. This includes sharing evidence informing livelihood choices, in simplified manner with communities.Plans and leads TOT training sessions to Community Mobilizers / Champions in collaboration with Government counterparts.Liaise with other project teams and staff at the sub office level to ensure that all USAID Nawiri interventions are well-coordinated and prioritized.Coordinate with Markets and Alternative Livelihoods team members to identify private sector partners or opportunities for new enterprises that improve farmer access to input and output markets. Supports financial inclusion interventions, activation and lasting connections of markets to last mile communities for affordable access to diverse nutrient-dense foods and services.Coordinate with public and private service providers (animal health, crop husbandry, etc.) to reach program participants at the ward level.Prepares activity reports and supports County Resilience Livelihoods Coordinator in the review and development of work plans and thematic reports.Collaborate with the M&E team to support monitoring and evaluation on effectiveness and impact of livelihoods activities at the Sub-office level and make recommendations for improvements.Collaborate with Nawiri health and nutrition staff to integrate messaging into crop and livestock production training curriculum.Contribute to teamwork plans and guide successful implementation of program activities, ensuring teams and partners activities are on track and in alignment to achieve desired impact;Work closely with all other program teams at local level to identify clients for financial services and to support service extension and financial inclusion as well as development of suitable products and services.Actively participate in the periodic program planning, review and reflection meetings and sessions.Prepare accurate and timely reports and other project documentation and communication that contribute to a learning organization.Coordinate with other Mercy Corps programs and local government bodies to ensure coherent program implementation and to capitalize on business opportunities in Mercy Corps' target communities.Support collaboration, learning and adaptations, monitoring surveys in area of operation.Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its mission.Coordinate with procurement, logistics, security, administration, and human resources teams to ensure operational systems support field activities.


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Livelihoods And Food Security Officer – Maralal At Mercy Corps
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Mercy Corps


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