IR2 Field Officers (Re-advertised)

Mercy Corps is an international humanitarian organization operating Water and Sanitation, Economic Development, Livelihoods, Capacity Building, Emergency Response, Health and Nutrition and similar sectors in the regions of Somali, Oromiya, Addis Ababa and SNNPR. Mercy Corps works with communities, public, and private sectors to implement appropriate relief, recovery and development interventions.
POSITION:                           IR2 Field Officers (Re-advertised)

OPEN POSITION:              Two 

DUTY STATION:                Arero and Hudet  

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Project Officer will act as the field level implementation person responsible for implementation and accomplishment of all IR2 activities that enhance pastoralists’ adaptation to climate change under  the Pastoralist Resilience Improvement through Market Expansion (PRIME) Project.  These would include, but are not limited to improving access to key natural resources, building sustainability in NRM systems, supporting disaster risk management and enhancing access to early warning information.  In consultation with direct supervisor and IR2-CCA technical team, the post holders supports planning and implement the natural resource management and climate change adaptation (DRM, Early Warning and Livelihood adaptation) components of the Project in the field operation areas.

With supervision and direction from the Field-level NRM and DRR/LA Specialists and the overall field based IR2 team, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring quality technical implementation and coordination around the NRM, DRR, Early Warning and Livelihood Adaptation related activities as per established work plans, guidelines and direction from the IR2 leadership team.  With technical oversight from the IR 2 Field-level Technical Advisor, the post holder will ensure NRM, DRR, Early Warning and Livelihood Adaptation activities are implemented in a coordinated and harmonized manner, in support of the livestock productivity and livelihood expansion technical areas of the project.  As the position is a field-level implementation one, the incumbent will be expected to spend up to 90% time in the field, directly supporting technical implementation and providing capacity-building support.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Job Responsibility # 1: Field Implementation

·         Ensure quality and impactful implementation of all IR2 related activities (NRM, DRR and Livelihood Adaptation) in the area of operation, as per the agreed upon workplan and established guidance and support of the Field level NRM and DRR/LA specialists.

·         Develop concept notes for proposed activities with oversight of technical team leader, and field-level technical advisor, and implement as per agreed upon timeframes.

·         Ensure on-going engagement and systematic follow-up to all CCA-IR 2 activities at grazing system and woreda level in assigned geographic area.

·         Ensures inclusive responsive and holistic multi-stakeholder approach to implementation with customary institutions, community members, traditional weather forecasters, local meteorologists, woreda and zone government, and research institutions with principal inclusion of community beneficiaries, in NRM governance, DRR and livelihood adaptation related activities.

·         As per workplan priorities and approved sub-activity concept notes, ensure timely and sound implementation of prioritized NRM and CCA activities in his/her operational area.

·         Regularly provide feedback on the progress of NRM and DRR/LA activities in the field, articulating successes, challenges and providing recommendations for maximizing impact.

·         Support linkages with other sectors of intervention in the area.

 

Job Responsibility #2: Technical Support and  Capacity Building

·         Under the overall guidance of the Field Level NRM and DRR Specialists, provide systematic support to partners in NRM, DRR and LA techniques and approaches identified by the project.

·         Apply and utilize evidence-based program standards/ tools (e.g., CVCA, NRM, DRR/LA dialogue tools, PSP, etc) to implement high impact activities.

·         Work closely with and support field team in the implementation of identified approaches

·         Participate in and support trainings, assessments and other capacity-building activities
Job Responsibility #3: Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning  and Reporting 
·         Ensures collection of data during and between activity implementation; ensures timely submission and reporting as per established systems and formats.

·         Engages in context assessments, surveys and on-going analysis of local context in area of operation.

·         Monitors progress and evaluates successes, challenges and lessons-learned in application of the PRIME CVCA, NRM, DRR and other participatory approaches.

·         Actively participate in regular team planning and review meetings;  supports identification of follow-up activities based on learning and findings from previous activities and implementation.

·         Ensures the program captures and responds to up-to-date information about climate appropriate NRM governance, DRR and LA within the local operational context.

·         Collaborating with the field LDM personnel, ensures all IR2 development activities are appropriately documented and that data is captured as per established M & E systems of the PRIME program.

·         Contribute to case studies and best-practice write-ups.
Job Responsibility # 4:  Coordination, Representation and Networking

·         Represents organization and program at woreda-level for assigned woredas for all sectors – engages closely with local stakeholders and ensures updates on local conext and priorities.

·         Represents organization and program at grazing system level.

·         Supports linkages and understanding among sectors and programs at area of operation for a holistic approach to climate change adaptation.

·         Establish and/or maintain strong working relationships, formal and informal communication mechanisms with all NRM and CCA stakeholders at field-level in assigned area of implementation.

·         Facilitate or strengthen field-level networks and forums on NRM and CCA related activities in assigned area of implementation.

·         Support buy-in and enhanced understanding of PRIME’s approach, strategy and intended impact in relation to IR2 among communities, local government and other NRM and CCA stakeholders in assigned area of implementation.

·         Keep field teams up-to-date on the local government and partner strategies and activities related to NRM and CCA in area of operation;

Job Responsibility # 5: Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor:

Required:

·         Diploma in NRM, DRM, Climate Change and Society, Environmental Science, Environmental Management,  other related fields or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

·         Strong professional background in Community based NRM, DRR, Early Warning and Adaptation Science as well as a minimum of 3 years of proven work experience in those fields is required.

Desired:

·         Bachelors in NRM, DRM, Climate Change and Society, Environmental Science, Environmental Management,  other related fields or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

·         Strong professional background in DRR, Early Warning and Adaptation Science as well as 5 years of proven work experience in those fields.

Closing date: Feb 05, 2016