We are currently seeking a Livelihoods Specialist for an anticipated US
Department of Labor (USDOL) funded education and livelihoods program focused on
reducing children’s participation in child labor in tea growing areas of
Rwanda. The Livelihoods/Agriculture Specialist will be the principal technical
advisor for activities and interventions focused on the household and community
level; program activities will focus on reducing child labor in the production
of tea by increasing children’s access to education, promoting decent work for
older children and economic opportunities for the households most vulnerable to
child labor in tea growing areas.
Responsibilities:
Analyze needs at the community level, assess resources available for addressing
the needs of vulnerable households, and suggest approaches for filling gaps in
programming. Consider innovative approaches, as appropriate, and recommend how
they may be implemented and their impact assessed. Where feasible, she/he will
promote integration of the above activities with those across the anticipated
program. Network with relevant Ministries, other NGOs, local government officials,
and community leaders to ensure support and local ownership of project
activities. Lead development of strategies for long or short-term
interventions.
Qualifications:
Education Requirements:
Masters Degree or equivalent in a relevant
discipline or equivalent experience.
discipline or equivalent experience.
Experience Requirements:
·
Minimum of three years of experience in a
leadership position responsible for developing livelihood interventions and the
technical aspects related to the Applicant’s proposed strategy, including
skills training, micro-lending, micro-savings, employment generation,
alternative/additional income generation, youth employment and social
protection.
Minimum of three years of experience in a
leadership position responsible for developing livelihood interventions and the
technical aspects related to the Applicant’s proposed strategy, including
skills training, micro-lending, micro-savings, employment generation,
alternative/additional income generation, youth employment and social
protection.
·
Experience in projects promoting livelihood
interventions, as applicable.
Experience in projects promoting livelihood
interventions, as applicable.
·
Understanding of child labor issues, including youth
employment and OSH.
Understanding of child labor issues, including youth
employment and OSH.
·
Experience working successfully with government
agencies and private organizations engaged in promoting improved livelihoods
for households and the provision of social protection services.
Experience working successfully with government
agencies and private organizations engaged in promoting improved livelihoods
for households and the provision of social protection services.
·
Experience working with employers’ organizations,
trade unions or other civil society organizations.
Experience working with employers’ organizations,
trade unions or other civil society organizations.
·
Strong written and spoken English skills.
Strong written and spoken English skills.
No phone calls please. Only finalists will be contacted. Women and minorities
are encouraged to apply. EOE.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to follow the
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