Field Livelihood Lead

Field Livelihood Lead

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Key Responsibilities:

** Base Location: Under West Field Office in Achham (implementing partners office )

The Field Sector lead will manage Livelihood & Food Security programme portfolio in respective WVIN’s Field Office/s (district based) in compliance with WVIN’s sectoral and quality standards, Government’s policies and industry norms. The role will be responsible for monitoring the performance of partner NGOs, ensuring the quality standards, equipping partner NGOs with appropriate technical and functional support, and managing relationships with sectoral key stakeholders including Local Governments. The position is responsible for developing and delivering a comprehensive in-field annual technical support plan for the sector. The role is responsible for drafting and rolling out all necessary technical tools, quality benchmarks and guidance materials to support quality program implementation at the field. This position shall be responsible to ensure DPA principle is followed as a part of project management. This position will be responsible for relationship management for strategic opportunities are collaborations for respective sector and work with Field Operations Manager for provincial stakeholders relationship management.

Major Responsibilities:

• Manage, monitor and document performance of partner NGOs to ensure that the implementation of Livelihood projects / programme are according to plans, budgets and in alignment with quality standards and benchmarks
• Coordinate and facilitate appropriate technical support for partner NGOs to adequate technical quality in the delivery of WVIN’s Livelihood projects, meeting minimum standards and targets including reaching the most vulnerable children,families and communities, empower communities, and mainstream crosscutting theme – inclusion, disabilities, environment, gender and protection
• Prepare and disseminate regular quality reporting to update WVIN’s management on the progress of WVIN’s Livelihood projects / programme against key performance indicators and strategic objectives
• Lead in managing WVI Development Programme Approach adhered in given projects / programme to contribute on sustainability and broader impact
• Maintain a good integration of sectors and cross cutting themes in the given sector
• Lead in managing new project(s) start up and closure processes
• Demonstrate leadership in promoting efficient and innovative ways to manage programme by replicating these in the field
• Support Partner NGOs and Field Office to respond to disaster preparedness and responses
• Lead in preparing WVI regular / periodic reports and upload in the proper systems such as horizon
• Ensure the projects/programme targets and budget burn rates are on track and effectively managed by the Partner NGOs
• Ensure GESI mainstreaming and integration in project activities
• Lead in managing all the data and information on projects /programme real time progress to ensure that partner NGOs provide timely and relevant data for appropriate analysis of programme results, including sharing of results and continuous improvements of programme design and implementation
• Lead and coordinate with other sectors and functions to ensure that partner NGOs have access to appropriate information, tools and resources to enable compliance of projects with organizational standards and legal requirement in the areas of financial management, supply chain management, people management and project management
• Support Partner NGOs in providing reliable data and adequate information
• Monitor inclusive participation of marginalized children, women and people/children with disability in project ac
• Identify and assess risks associated with the implementation of WVIN’s projects / programmes by partner NGOs communicate risks to management
• Ensure that all business processes and operational activities that are associated with the implementation of WVIN’s projects / programme in compliance with WV’s and donors’ standards and requirements
• Identify disaster risks and include these risks in the programme planning and implementation
• Orient and provide technical guidance to NGO partner staff on the programming tools and materials to ensure they are utilized correctly and applied during programme implementation;
• Develop and deliver training and capacity building for Partner NGO staffs to ensure adequate competencies at field/partner level to deliver all necessary components of the given projects/programme to ensure performance targets achieved;
• Provide in-field support to Partner NGOs during key events to strengthen programming quality and results;
• Lead in providing appropriate tools and techniques to PNGOs in order measure and update on the projects progress
• Support the PNGOs to maintain a good integration efforts with other sector(s) and cross cutting themes appropriately
• Lead in providing adequate support to PNGOs and monitor closely in applying WVI Development Programme Approach (DPA) and sustainability aspects in the given sector
• Lead in supporting Partner NGO and Field Office team in introducing and implementing all the new initiatives from the GC and WVIN
• Demonstrate agility in work performance to role model other team members and Partner NGO team members to adjust and manage changes
• Ensure proper implementation of GESI and Child Protection Policy at PNGO Level Work with MEAL specialist and partner NGOs to ensure appropriate analysis and programme results, including sharing of results and continuous improvements of programme design, research and implementation
• Coordinate with MEALS division (Monitoring Evaluation Accountability Learning & Strategy) to develop and implement effective results measurement system to track the impact of WVIN’s Livelihood projects / programme, including helping to draft minimum quality standards for the Programmes;
• Provide input during project design and implementation to ensure all projects / programme target the most vulnerable, empower communities and mainstream crosscutting theme – inclusion, disabilities, environment, gender and protection;
• Work to ensure WVIN makes best use of results data to make continuous improvements to Livelihood projects / programme;
• Document evidence of good practice of the Livelihood sector and make them available to share externally, including with Support Offices and donors. Lead external relationships and engagement with government
• line agencies, other INGOs/NGOs, research institutions and private sector at local, district and provincial levels in alignment with WVIN’s national strategy/plan for engagement in Livelihood sector
• Coordinate and support partner NGOs to manage relationships with local stakeholders, bodies and networks that are relevant for achieving WVIN’s advocacy objectives in the given sector
• Represent the organization in different consortiums, clusters
• and other relevant meetings and groups to share update about WVIN and also to receive information to appropriately utilize in organization’s strategic move
• Manage all field visits for the government and other key stakeholders including Support Offices and donors to showcase WVIN projects/ programme impact in the field
• Seek strategic partnership with externals and key stakeholders to contribute on strategic objectives and goals
• Lead in coordinating and providing update during the disaster preparedness and responses in the given sector and working areas

Required Professional Experience

• 3 years field experience in Livelihood programming or equivalent in the headquarters of a major NGO (3-5 years preferred)
• At least 3 years of project management experience
• Experience in developing and delivering programming strategy development, including evidence of achieving programming targets

Required Education, training, license, registration and certification

• University degree or equivalent in an Agriculture/Livelihood/Food Security or related field
• Course on Livelihood programming/project models is preferred

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Knowledge on the latest development thinking on Livelihood programming, including Building Secure Livelihood, Ultra poor graduation, Local value Chain Development, CBDRM, Empowered word view, Savings for Transformation, Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture, Climate Smart agriculture
• Team building, collaboration, facilitation and leadership skills
• Understanding of education programming, including empowerment approaches involving community-led activities and advocacy
• Good understanding program cycle including project planning, design, monitoring, evaluation
• Demonstrated networking, partnership and coordination ability
• Excellent problem-solving skills and detail orientation.
• Good English writing skills required to report capturing results, evidence, good practice and learning

Travel and/or Work Environment 60%

“World Vision is committed to achieving diversity, as the diversity of our teams is critical to our overall success. WV welcomes applications from qualified professionals all over Nepal. Women, people with disability, and members from other marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.”

“Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with WV as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury, and any other harm. One of the ways that WVI Nepal shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates, in accordance to its Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. WVI Nepal has zero tolerance to child rights’ violations, by employees and/or affiliates.”

** This is a re-advertisement candidates who have applied earlier are requested not to apply.

Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only

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