Livelihoods Project Officer

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the project officer is responsible for the implementation of all technical interventions undertaken by ACTED either sub-contracted matching with ACTED’s quality criteria and strategy.

He/she is fully responsible of his/her activity in terms of quality, respect of the targets, bill of quantities, respect of the budget and deadline.

The Project Officer will also ensure that all interventions, particularly those related to innovative agricultural practices such as hydroponic systems, drip irrigation installations, compost production, smart techniques for fodder production, and training activities, are implemented in alignment with sustainable agricultural principles and community-based approaches. This includes overseeing the customization of interventions to meet the unique environmental conditions and needs In Thiqar.

Functions

1. Project Implementation, Planning and Follow Up:
   • Ensure that planned activities are successfully implemented according to ACTED’s quality standards and SoPs;
   • In collaboration with the project team and coordination, determine the strategic direction of the project in the short and medium term and map out activities, and contribute to the preparation of project proposals and budgets as necessary;
   • Prepare Bills of Quantities and Designs as required by project.
   • Collaborate effectively with other line managers and the coordination team;
   • Participate in project planning and direction;
   • Collaborate with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)to assess need, monitor activities, and evaluate project progress. Ensure that lessons learned in the course of implementation are integrated into the project to ensure that it remains responsive and relevant;
   • Provide input and regularly review all FLAT Follow-Up for ongoing project together with the relevant department manager and technical Coordinator;
   • Be alert to opportunities arising for learning, collaboration and partnership that may enhance project quality and responsiveness;
   • Provide relevant technical expertise/guidance to ensure that technical quality and standards are maintained during project implementation;
   • Identify and interact with existing FSL initiatives in the base, including UN, LNGO’s and NGO’s, and community initiatives;
   • Develop and implement an exit strategy in collaboration with his/her team, MEAL unit and the Project Manager;
   • Liaise with the relevant Technical Working Group / Cluster and its participants/ partners;
   • Translate relevant documents or information during coordination and field visits;
   • Develop team capacity at both the individual and group level by organising/ facilitating trainings internally or through specialist agencies / individuals;
   • Work proactively to ensure that the projects are responsive and relevant to community needs;
   • Supervise Daily labour/sub-contractors to support with the livelihoods activities;
   • Submit accurate and detailed reports on assistance provided to beneficiary and technical activities conducted;
   • Assist in building positive relations with local authorities and external actors to grant access to beneficiaries and coordinate on the use of public sites and infrastructures;
   • Ensure that the project runs on time;
   • Ensure community/beneficiary feedback is collected and shared in project and coordination meetings;
   • Be responsible for the management of technical officers and for ensuring that all field teams are comprehensively briefed on the objective, expected output and overall implementation strategy of any given activity;
   • Ensure that technical officers and other project/field staff are given training and complete all the necessary documentation in line with project requirements.

2. Project Support
   • Support with surveying of beneficiaries and others when needed;
   • Support with data analysis and reporting;
   • Support the Reporting Manager in the preparation of reports to be submitted to Donors / Authorities / Coordination bodies). He/she will be expected to provide reports covering activity implementation, achievement of objectives, successes / challenges, beneficiary feedback, etc;
   • Communicate with the project manager on the progress of the implementation of activities and on observations made during the mission and collaborate closely with the MEAL unit as part of monitoring and evaluation activities;
   • To process data and information from field – in particular ensure quality, consistency, accuracy, truthfulness, comprehensiveness of all collected data;
   • To support assessment and monitoring staff to have an independent, open access to beneficiaries in order to collect complaints;
   • To support in preparation of the monthly/weekly work plan schedules;
   • To prepare all other report upon request by the Project Managers;
   • Provide with suggestions on improvement of the work process as needed.

3. Filing
   • To perform accurate filing of all processed documents, monthly consolidated filing of key project documents in the office;
   • To prepare, on demand, summaries and reports of activities according to ACTED needs and reflecting the most accurate data of the activities developed;
   • To support the assessment and monitoring staff on recording complaints if needed;
   • On close coordination with internal audit department, to assist on the final reporting of activities, including field verification of leftover stocks and identification of beneficiaries
   • Ensure all relevant filing is properly organised, up-to-date and complete for all projects. He/she shall, also work closely with the FLAT teams to support project reconciliation / general monthly follow-up exercises.

1. Professionalism and Personal Qualities
   • Bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineer or other relevant sectors
   • At least two years of prior professional experience in a similar post.
   • Experience in sustainable agriculture practices
   • Proven ability to develop and implement building plan
   • Expected to spend 75% of time in field assessments and monitoring project implementations directly with beneficiaries
   • A willingness to learn quickly, ask questions, and improve on his/her skills;
   • Excellent communication, diplomatic and motivational skills with project staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders in the area;
   • Proven track record in community engagement and conducting training sessions on agricultural practices to enhance community participation and project sustainability
   • Proficiency in local dialects and strong cultural sensitivity to effectively communicate and engage with diverse community groups
   • Strong ability to manage risks and adapt strategies in dynamic and potentially challenging field conditions;
   • Demonstrate flexibility to work on unusual hours and cope with the pressure from emergency activities;
   • English and Arabic language skills are

Interested Candidates can Apply via the Link Below:

Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.

Only CVs in PDF Format will be accepted.

Incomplete Applications will not be considered.

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