Livelihoods Officer

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• The applicant for the role should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Social Work, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
  
• At least 3 years of work experience in Livelihood programming.
  
• Experience in training in livelihoods, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, or project management is an added advantage.
  
• Experience working with groups such as women, youth, or vulnerable households in a community setting.
  
• Basic experience in facilitating trainings or supporting income-generating activities.
  

• Support in the identification and enrolment of the mothers onto the livelihoods program.
  
• Conduct the mother’s selection assessment as per established criteria and skills needs evaluation.
  
• Implement and deliver livelihood activities.
  
• Support the implementation of structured mentorship activities within the livelihood programme.
  
• Coordinate building and training initiatives for mothers to deliver programme activities effectively.
  
• Provide basic follow-up support to community volunteers during programme implementation.
  
• Support mothers to access employment, apprenticeship opportunities, financial institutions, and services.
  
• Coordinate the linkage of mothers to available opportunities, markets, and resources.
  
• Participate in selected district-level government and partner engagements when required.
  
• Maintain working relationships with partners to support livelihood activities.
  
• Support the establishment, strengthen networking efforts, and collaborate with partners.
  
• Maintain accurate records and submit timely periodic reports.