UNV Livelihood Assistant Jobs 2021 – Zambia Jobs. UNV Zambia programme looking for “Livelihood Assistant“. Applicants with a A Diploma/Bachelor’s degree may apply on or before 30 May 2021.
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UNV Livelihood Assistant Jobs 2021
The UNV has published a job vacancy announcement on 18 May 2021 for qualified Zambia’s to fill in the vacant post of Livelihood Assistant to be based in Kaoma, Zambia.
| Recruiter | United Nations Volunteers (UNV) |
| Position | Livelihood Assistant |
| Location | Kaoma, Zambia |
| Country | Zambia |
| Total Vacant Post | 01 |
| Qualification | A Diploma/Bachelor’s degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum two years |
| Application Deadline | 30 May 2021 |
UNV Job Vacancy 2021
Job Purpose: Under the direct supervision of the Head of Field Office, Kaoma, and under the technical/functional supervision of the Livelihoods Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks.
Description of task:
- Support and ensure a sustained and structured co-ordination mechanism (regular meetings, information sharing etc) of livelihoods projects in Mayukwayukwa Settlement;
- Contribute to timely, effective and efficient implementation of all livelihood’s interventions, by livelihoods partner, including improved targeting and identification of beneficiaries, distribution of inputs and business capital/grants, facilitation of capacity building sessions etc;
- Actively monitor field implementation of livelihood interventions, track progress of agreed objectives and programmes implemented by livelihoods partners (NGO’s, Government Ministries and departments) and provide technical support/review as maybe required. This will require regular and consistent field presence;
- In close consultation and collaboration with livelihood partners and other sectoral working groups, contribute to the identification and development of context innovative and effective sustainable livelihoods interventions for the youth;
- Identify, implement and promote community-based approaches to livelihoods e.g. refugee led livelihoods projects etc;
- Actively follow up and foster inclusion of populations of concern into district socio-economic development plans;
Qualification:
- Essential: A Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Alternative Livelihoods, Agriculture, Entrepreneurship/Commerce or an advanced training/certification in a related field.
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in livelihoods, resilience and self-reliance related projects
Other Details
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNV Livelihood Assistant Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 30 May 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unv.org |