Livelihoods Field Officer

FACT Zimbabwe is a leading national organization dedicated to improving health outcomes and empowering communities through evidence-based interventions. FACT’s work encompasses HIV services, social accountability in health, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), maternal and child health, and broad community health, livelihoods and systems strengthening FACT seeks the services of a Livelihoods Field Officer detailed below;

Position: Livelihoods Field Officer (x1)
Reports to: Project Coordinator
District: Nyanga

Project Summary: FACT‘s livelihood project intends to empower young people in rural wards of Nyanga district with opportunities for livelihood initiatives, self-employment and capacitating them with business management skills. Young people will be involved through a participatory approach to decide on livelihood interventions that suit them most, with the support of church and community leaders through the church and community transformation (CCT) process. The livelihood activities will largely focus on improving their farming/horticultural information and skills as well as other income-generating activities using the Self-Help Group approach. To minimize the effects of climate change, the project will adopt climate-sensitive farming methods such as minimum tillage, mulching, the use of renewable energy for drawing irrigation water, and the adoption of organic farming.

• The LFO will be responsible for the overall rollout of livelihood activities in selected wards of the district, ensuring project activities and milestones are well met.
• Work closely with relevant government ministries who will provide technical support during project implementation.
• Conduct Community mobilisation and training on farming/horticulture.
• Establish and monitor Self Help Groups.
• Develop project material and compile project reports and impact stories.
• Mobilise churches in the community to provide holistic ministry for their communities, through the church and community transformation (CCT) process.
• Supervise and should be able to work with community volunteers.
• Conduct monitoring and verification visits to project sites as well as update beneficiary database.

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, agriculture economics, or any other related field from a recognized institution of learning.
• Specialized experience in working with savings groups.
• At least 2 years relevant experience in community development focusing on sustainable livelihood approaches, project monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning.
• The incumbent must demonstrate experience of working with caregivers, young people and the socially excluded members of the community.
• Exhibit strong analytic; computer and report writing skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team is essential.
• Must demonstrate sound training expertise and skills in a cross-cultural setting
• The ability to ride a motorbike is a prerequisite.