COOPI
is
an Italian INGO operating in Malawi since 1999 and currently implementing
several project mainly in the areas of Disaster Risk Reduction, Disaster
Preparedness, Resilience, Energy Facility, Climate Change, Food Security,
Agriculture, Nutrition, Irrigation and Value Chain.
is
an Italian INGO operating in Malawi since 1999 and currently implementing
several project mainly in the areas of Disaster Risk Reduction, Disaster
Preparedness, Resilience, Energy Facility, Climate Change, Food Security,
Agriculture, Nutrition, Irrigation and Value Chain.
Project
DISCOVER
DISCOVER
Reporting
to Programme Manager
to Programme Manager
Responsible
for NRBE and NRM activities
for NRBE and NRM activities
Liaison
with Program and Administrative Staff
with Program and Administrative Staff
Main
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
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Minimum of Diploma in Agriculture, Rural Livelihoods/Development,
Environmental Management; Natural Resources Management; Climate Change
management or related disciplines,
Minimum of Diploma in Agriculture, Rural Livelihoods/Development,
Environmental Management; Natural Resources Management; Climate Change
management or related disciplines,
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At least 3 years working experience of which 1 should be in agriculture/food
and livelihoods security or natural resources management programme.
At least 3 years working experience of which 1 should be in agriculture/food
and livelihoods security or natural resources management programme.
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A good understanding of project cycle management approaches and tools –
including Participatory Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment and Planning,
project appraisal, monitoring and evaluation and partners’ capacity
building,
A good understanding of project cycle management approaches and tools –
including Participatory Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment and Planning,
project appraisal, monitoring and evaluation and partners’ capacity
building,
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A valid Motorcycle driving license is a MUST
A valid Motorcycle driving license is a MUST
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Experience and knowledge in the design and implementation of food and
livelihoods security, climate change resilience/environmental
management/natural resources management projects for individuals or groups,
especially smallholder farmers,
Experience and knowledge in the design and implementation of food and
livelihoods security, climate change resilience/environmental
management/natural resources management projects for individuals or groups,
especially smallholder farmers,
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Competence in research skills, data analysis and reporting.
Competence in research skills, data analysis and reporting.
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Good knowledge and understanding of key aspects of development work; including
climate change, environment, natural resources management and sustainable
agriculture
Good knowledge and understanding of key aspects of development work; including
climate change, environment, natural resources management and sustainable
agriculture
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Skills in training/facilitation of development processes, including
organisation and mobilization of communities and networking among different
development partners such as community-based organisations (CBOs), governments
and partner staff.
Skills in training/facilitation of development processes, including
organisation and mobilization of communities and networking among different
development partners such as community-based organisations (CBOs), governments
and partner staff.
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High level skills and experience in planning, budgeting and writing management
and financial reports to donors.
High level skills and experience in planning, budgeting and writing management
and financial reports to donors.
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Commitment to international and humanitarian NGO codes, standards and practices
Commitment to international and humanitarian NGO codes, standards and practices
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High level integrity and high standards of personal conduct.
High level integrity and high standards of personal conduct.
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Strong communication skills , excellent verbal and writing skills with
solid computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, power point and email.
Strong communication skills , excellent verbal and writing skills with
solid computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, power point and email.
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A strong commitment to the aims, objectives and values of the COOPI Malawi
Country Programme.
A strong commitment to the aims, objectives and values of the COOPI Malawi
Country Programme.
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Participate actively in reporting, proposal writing and target plan / target
revision
Participate actively in reporting, proposal writing and target plan / target
revision
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Collect data process and make them available to his/her supervisor
Collect data process and make them available to his/her supervisor
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Represent COOPI at request of his/her supervisor
Represent COOPI at request of his/her supervisor
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Conduct training, sensitization, field supervision and other activities
contemplated in the project document
Conduct training, sensitization, field supervision and other activities
contemplated in the project document
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Conduct trainings on tree nurseries and timber seed multiplication groups
Conduct trainings on tree nurseries and timber seed multiplication groups
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Supervise tree nurseries and woodlots in all targeted areas under DISCOVER
project in Salima
Supervise tree nurseries and woodlots in all targeted areas under DISCOVER
project in Salima
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Facilitate establishment of Natural Resource Based Enterprises – NRBE groups i.e.
mushroom groups and beekeeping clubs
Facilitate establishment of Natural Resource Based Enterprises – NRBE groups i.e.
mushroom groups and beekeeping clubs
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Train Natural Resource Based Enterprises – NRBE
Train Natural Resource Based Enterprises – NRBE
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Monitor all Natural Resource Based Enterprises activities
Monitor all Natural Resource Based Enterprises activities
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Facilitate participatory forest resource assessment at village level.
Facilitate participatory forest resource assessment at village level.
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Facilitate development of Village Forest Management Plans at village level
Facilitate development of Village Forest Management Plans at village level
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Facilitate establishment of Village Forest Area Committees at village level and
Village Natural Resource Management Committees at GVH level
Facilitate establishment of Village Forest Area Committees at village level and
Village Natural Resource Management Committees at GVH level
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Any other duties as assigned by the Program Manager
Any other duties as assigned by the Program Manager
A
VALID MOTORCYCLE LICENSE IS A MUST FOR THIS POSITION
VALID MOTORCYCLE LICENSE IS A MUST FOR THIS POSITION
Where
to Send CVs
to Send CVs
Those
who meet the above requirements should send their applications together with
detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) showing three traceable referees to the:
who meet the above requirements should send their applications together with
detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) showing three traceable referees to the:
E-mail
address: coopi_cv@yahoo.com
address: coopi_cv@yahoo.com
Should
apply not later than Wednesday, 10th June 2015
apply not later than Wednesday, 10th June 2015
