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OVERALL DESCRIPTION
GOAL is an emergency and development
NGO established in 1977, currently operational in 11 countries
world-wide. GOAL is currently mid-cycle on a five-year strategic
plan covering the period 2007-11. GOAL is implementing an
integrated programmatic approach to development with livelihoods
a key intervention. Livelihoods interventions are located
in urban and rural development programmes and livelihoods
is a key emergency intervention for GOAL in food insecure
environments.
GOAL is focused on livelihoods interventions
in rural communities and in urban settlements and also has
a particular focus on livelihoods for out of school youth
in urban settings.
GOAL is particularly interested in
expansion of sustainable and innovative approaches to livelihoods
in urban and rural settings. The Livelihoods Advisor will
be involved in setting strategies and policy for GOAL in relation
to livelihoods programmes to improve future effectiveness
and impact and will assist in the process of ensuring that
all programmes are well planned, implemented and monitored
such that they result in maximum benefit for their target
communities.
General Objectives of the Position:
1. To develop and expand
GOAL’s overseas Livelihoods programmes
2. To develop GOAL Livelihoods Strategy
3. To work with other members of GOAL’s technical team
to roll out standardised monitoring and evaluation frameworks
which will promote an integrated programme approach and improve
the quality, efficiency and impact of GOAL country programmes.
4. To give direction to field staff so that programmes are
completed within set timeframes and budgets and to an internationally
acceptable high standard.
5. To promote consistent improvement in the quality of GOAL’s
overseas programming.
6. Provision of support to GOAL staff on training and development
in order to improve technical capacity across programmes and
within the organisation
7. To promote lesson learning and adaptation of new approaches
to further enhance programme delivery
Key Responsibilities:
Provision of technical support to country programmes
1. To provide technical support and advice to GOAL field and
HO staff.
2. To undertake documentation of information from past and
current programmes in order to retain knowledge. The advisor
will also compile case studies that help inform on work achieved
and that serve as guidance for future programmes. The advisor
will further manage the on line best practice website for
livelihoods programmes.
3. To develop GOAL Livelihoods field guidelines in consultation
with field staff and roll out to fields
4. To undertake review of surveys, proposals and reports to
donors and provide input on the strategic planning of future
programme direction.
5. To keep up to date on developments in the livelihoods sector
and disseminate relevant updates in staff in-country as well
as other relevant members of the technical team.
6. To conduct regular field visits to review and report on
progress of Livelihoods interventions; specifically in relation
to efficiency and effectiveness and to determine future programme
development with a view to programme expansion and development.
The number of field visits required will depend on pre-agreed
priorities but can be expected to involve between 6-8 overseas
trips per year each lasting an average of 3 weeks.
7. Provide updates in all country reports on progress on the
mainstreaming of HIV and gender within livelihoods interventions
and provide guidance and support to field teams to ensure
mainstreaming of these key issues.
8. Provide feedback to the field team and HO on key recommendations
following completion of a technical visit.
9. Spearhead the development and implementation of organisational
policy and strategy in relation to sustainable, cost effective
livelihoods interventions.
10. To review the current programme activities and plan appropriate,
sustainable, future interventions based on local needs and
capacities.
11. To reinforce the community approach adopted by GOAL: working
in partnership with communities in order to identify the needs
of the population and to support GOAL’s interventions;.
12. Provide support in relation to development and implementation
of GOAL’s approach to Environment Mainstreaming and
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
Provision of technical support and
advice for GOAL Emergency Responses
1. Participate in emergency assessments and/or the review
of assessment reports and advise on the most appropriate way
to ensure that the livelihoods needs can be addressed within
any GOAL planned response.
2. Participate in the setting up of emergency programmes as
required and provide relevant technical training and practical
support until appropriate staff can be recruited.
3. Ensure the establishment of appropriate programmes and
assist in the planning of an appropriate exit strategy from
the outset of any emergency response in coordination with
the Emergency Manager.
Participate in the Development and
rollout of Standardised Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks
1. Participate in the regular monitoring and periodic evaluation
of GOAL’s livelihoods components of GOAL’s integrated
country programmes.
2. Assist in the development of common reporting frameworks
and data-bases across country programmes in order to develop
standardised M&E frameworks across country programmes.
3. Develop links between the livelihoods components and other
sectors of country programmes in order to promote GOAL’s
integrated programme approach.
Organisational and Policy Development
1. Keep up to date with best practise and recent developments
and disseminate to other members of the technical team and
in-country management.
2. Represent GOAL in external sectoral frameworks as appropriate-facilitate
the exchange of technical information and identify opportunities
for cooperative work and joint ventures with other agencies.
3. Support GOAL in- country management in maintaining effective
collaboration with donors and specifically build relationships
with relevant focal points within donor organisations.
4. Participate in relevant discussion groups as required in
order to assess future policy development.
Training and Development
1. Develop the capacity of the operations department to provide
the relevant support in order to more effectively manage and
support country programmes with livelihoods programmes.
2. Support the recruitment, training and briefing of field
livelihoods staff for relevant country programmes.
3. Identify relevant Livelihoods related courses both in-country
and elsewhere and recommend appropriate staff to attend
Requirements: (educational,
language, etc.):
• Relevant professional qualification (MSc.) with specific
focus on livelihoods (diploma, masters degree).
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience with at least
2 years working in developing countries.
• Experience in working with disadvantaged communities
and involving them in participatory approaches.
• Experience in working on agriculture and livelihoods
programmes in developing countries and a strong academic and
practical knowledge of both disciplines.
• Familiarity with dealing with donor and government
offices in relation to development programmes.
• Proficient in preparation of proposals and reports
and having good writing, communication and computer skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Willingness to travel extensively.
Desirable skills include:
• Additional languages (French, Spanish, Arabic, Swahili,..)
• Expertise in geophysics, hydrogeology, drilling programmes.
• Experience in recruitment and personnel management.
GOAL has a Staff Code of
Conduct and a Child Protection Policy which have been developed
to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants
and children from exploitation. Any candidate offered a job
with GOAL will be expected to adhere to these policies any
job offer made is also subject to police clearance.
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