Assistant Livelihoods Worker

About the role

World Vision is hiring a local, fixed-term Assistant Livelihoods Worker for its Malindza Refugee Reception Centre. The post supports the implementation, monitoring, mobilization and supervision of livelihoods interventions that enhance self-reliance and economic empowerment among refugees and asylum seekers through sustainable agriculture, vocational skills and Savings for Transformation (S4T) initiatives. It works with refugees, community groups, government stakeholders and partners.

Key responsibilities

• Poultry project: coordinate and supervise poultry production, support beneficiaries in husbandry, feeding, health and biosecurity, monitor performance and records, facilitate input procurement, give basic training and prepare progress reports.
• Gardening: mobilize households and groups for vegetable production, support household and community gardens, train on climate-smart agriculture, irrigation and pest management, promote nutrition-sensitive agriculture and support input distribution.
• Vocational skills training: facilitate and monitor training, keep attendance records, link trainees to livelihood opportunities, assess graduates and ensure inclusivity for women, youth and vulnerable groups.
• S4T: mobilize savings groups, train on S4T, governance, financial literacy and record keeping, support savings, lending and social funds, mentor group leaders and compile accurate records.
• Monitoring and reporting: collect livelihoods data, prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly reports, track indicators, document success stories and take part in project reviews.

Required profile

• At least 2 years' experience facilitating agricultural or livelihoods programmes.
• Demonstrated experience implementing or supporting S4T activities.
• Experience working with people from diverse cultural, ethnic and social backgrounds, and in community mobilization and group facilitation.
• Preferred: diploma in Community Development, Agriculture, Rural Development or a related field; experience in humanitarian, refugee or development programmes; training in poultry, horticulture or financial inclusion; NGO and community organization experience.

Required skills

• Knowledge of agricultural and livelihoods programming, poultry production and vegetable gardening, and S4T methodology.
• Strong community mobilization and facilitation skills.
• Basic monitoring, evaluation and reporting skills.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.