Livelihood Program Coordinator Job Opportuniy at Bukomero Development Foundation

JOB TITLE Livelihood Program Coordinator

EMPLOYER Bukomero Development Foundation,

Working in Partnership with One World Foundation Africa.

LOCATION Bukomero Trading Centre

ACCOUNTABLE TO Executive Director

SALARY Negotiable

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Three Years Contract

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB:
This is not a management role but you will be leading on our work aimed at
building the capacity of people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, widows
and OVC or their caregivers to reduce their dependency and vulnerability by
increasing their economic freedom and financial security. You will be leading
on a wide range of activities that build their capacities, based on market
analysis, so that they can do better, what they are doing now, led by market
demand and focused on implementation of our action plan on Economic
Strengthening.

Key Tasks
1. Working in partnership with our stakeholders lead on implementing our
Economic Strengthening strategy that underpins the delivery of our
economic strengthening activities.
2. Advice the Executive Director, senior managers, donors, partners and the
programme staff on appropriate economic strengthening activities.
3. Explore funding opportunities and as part of a team work on applications
to help with the delivery of our economic strengthening strategy.
4. To strengthen individuals and groups of people living with and affected by
HIV/AIDS to increase their production and marketing capacities.
5. To strengthen the abilities of individuals and groups of people living with
and affected by HIV/AIDS so that they can more effectively access
financial services.
6. To strengthen the traditional coping and self-help mechanisms within the
community and inclusive good practices with the mainstream providers.
7. To support the market oriented enterprise development, particularly
targeting people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, widows, OVC or
their caregivers.
8. To lead on the delivery of market oriented vocational skills based training
in business creation, management skills or farm management.
9. To closely work with the Communications and Advocacy Coordinator and
other program staff in advocating for government pro poor people policies
to ensure that the targeted beneficiaries have increased access to
business development opportunities, micro finance, micro health
insurance, research, extension services, agricultural inputs and other
wealth creation opportunities.
10.To manage the sessional staff and volunteers that from time to time may
be assigned to work on the project.
11.To undertake any other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to
time, commensurate with the role
Qualification and experience required
1. Advanced university degree, preferably in agriculture or other
livelihood/economic strengthening community based development
activities.
2. A minimum of three years previous practical work experience in agriculture
or other livelihood/economic strengthening community based development
activities.
3. Demonstrable fundraising experience ability to help generate income for
livelihood/economic strengthening work.
4. A good understanding of issues affecting people living with or affected by
HIV/AIDS, widows, OVCs or their caregivers.
5. Excellent communication abilities both verbally and in writing
6. Ability to work independently and prioritize work effectively.
7. Maintains a calm disposition and positive outlook when working under
pressure.
8. Self- motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy.
9. Passion and commitment to BDF and OWFA work
10.Demonstrated passion for advocacy and issues affecting people living with
HIV/AIDS, widows, OVCs and their carers.
11.Ability to manage a large workload in a pressured environment, working to
short and long term objectives and tight deadlines.
12. Proactive, forward thinker who is able to plan ahead and anticipate
requirements and problems.
13.Demonstrated ability to think creatively and strategically.
14.Ability to analyze complex information from different sources and to
synthesise this information into coherent briefs.
15.Relocation to the operational area within 30 days of assuming post is an
essential requirement of this post.

16.Demonstrated skills in networking, team facilitation, and coalition building

Applications are invited from all candidates without discrimination. However,
we would be delighted to hear from female candidates and people living with
or affected by HIV/AIDS. To apply please complete our application form and
send it as per instructions by the 1st July 2011. CVs will not be considered.

Get application forms and details here
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