Livestock Officer

Technical

• Identification of new projects & support in proposals development to diversify the livelihood options by introducing innovative activities
• Effective coordination and planning of livelihood activities.
• Proper planning and execution of livelihoods activities while consulting all concern
• Ensure timely completion of all activities while adhering to quality aspects
• Progress sharing with line management on a regular basis along with developing projects monthly, interim, and closed-out reports
• Develop criteria, and assessment tools & finalize those after proper consultation with line management
• Ongoing monitoring of all interventions & sharing timely feedback with line management
• Gauge impacts of all interventions & share report with all concern
• Identify resource persons for capacity building component under livelihoods
• Identify gaps, avoid overlaps and duplication of grants/project activities
• Advise the field teams on best practices and approaches to sustainable livelihoods and ensure effective implementation
• Remain good team player & foster team building
• Effective skills in resolving problems, especially in the field
• Ensure M&E applications
• Create and maintain good relations with local community line agencies, NGOs, and INGOs
• Strategic oversight of planning, budgeting, implementation, and monitoring of the program/projects

Operational

• Preparation of weekly/monthly work plans against PMT (performance-measured time frame) by ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks in the stipulated time period.
• Maintenance of hard records that includes field visit reports, CO meeting minutes, beneficiary data, assessment records, distribution records & other documentation.
• Ensure appropriate beneficiary’s data collection & screening prior to making any transaction
• Ensure proper filling of forms & formats as per desired standard
• Extend support to MEAL / MIS / Communications staff for gathering desired information.
• Ensure availability of up-to-date info in MIS on a regular basis with consultation of MIS / M&E.
• Close coordination with the line manager for effective implantation of project activities.

Organizational

• Ensure compliance with IR’s policies & procedures in true spirit for effective delivery of services to communities.
• In-depth understanding of IR values and their demonstration in the field while working with communities.
• Abide by the IR zero-tolerance policy towards bribery & corruption through sensitization/empowerment of communities on coping mechanisms so that they can raise their voices as & when feel inappropriate.
• Thorough knowledge of IR strategic priorities to ensure effective implementation with future sustainability.
• Assist in the identification & documentation of organizational successes for showcasing IR work
• Facilitate communities in the adaptation of environment-friendly & cost-effective approaches to meet their current as well as future needs with specific attention to climate change.
• Focused efforts to be made for mainstreaming of marginalized groups i.e. Persons with disability and old age, minorities, Women & Children, etc. in consultation & implementation of project activities at the ground.
• Strengthen mechanism to Influence the decision makers through communities to pay attention to DRR planning, give voice to suffering and the excluded, and highlight the protection needs of people.
• Participation and facilitation in the implementation of IR seasonal programs.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with Islamic values and principles as well as commitment to Islamic Relief Worldwide’s vision, mission, and core values.

Essential:

• Knowledge of pro-poor, equity & inclusion issues
• Fluent in local language speaking and listening.
• Experience and knowledge of carrying out community-based training/s.
• Coordination and networking.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports and correspondence.
• Gender-sensitized and committed to gender equality.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Good health, and the ability and flexibility to work long hours under difficult conditions and under pressure.

Experience

• Knowledge of livelihood programming (preferably livestock and agriculture)
• Knowledge of PRA tools
• Ability and motivation to travel within IR Pakistan

Key Personal Qualities

• Ability to work independently and problem-solving oriented.
• Ability to meet deadlines, achieve results, and work with minimal day-to-day supervision.
• The employee will exhibit excellent standards of moral conduct and behavior
• The employee should be sensitized and must have to care for local customs and traditions.
• Must have result result-oriented approach.
• The employee will not be involved in any political activity in the area or activities that can create tension/ friction between employees and or community members or can earn a bad name for the organization.

Desirable:

Relevant experience working with the humanitarian/development sector/INGOs/Government

Computer Skills:

MS Office, Outlook, ERP systems familiarity

Language:

Urdu, Sindhi, and English

Value Added Skills

•           Advanced level Social Mobilization

•           PRA / RRA Tools

•           Inclusion

•           DRR / Resilience / Climate Change

•           Advocacy & Campaigning

•           GBV / Protection

•           Health & Hygiene Promotion

•           Monitoring & Accountability

•           Water, Health & Sanitation

•           Food Security & Livelihood