Field Facilitator
Concern Universal (CU) Malawi is an international NGO working to create opportunities for lasting improvement in people’s lives. We work in partnership with other to implement development interventions reaching over 1,200,000 rural people each yr through a range of projects including WASH, income generation, livelihoods, food security and renewable and sustainable energy
CU Malawi has recently secured approval of an exciting new 3-yr project from the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Environment and Natural Resources Management and Social and Gender Enhancement Fund
We are looking to recruit experienced, dynamic and multi-disciplinary staff to successfully deliver this project, They should all be firmly committed to delivering lasting positive improvements to the communities that we serve, and delivering CU’s mission and upholding our values of human dignity, community focus, integrity and partnership
All the positions will be based in Balaka (with extensive travel) and the duration of contracts will be approx. 3 yrs up until (approx.) 31st July 2018
The objective of this project is that 7 Group Village Headmen (GVH) communities in the upper Chimwalira and Upper Chilanga river basin engage in more effective and productive resource management and land conservation practices. The project will directly work with 2,500 farmer households and around 30 different groups, across approx 70 villages in the 7 GVHs in the target catchment areas
Women and men in the catchment community have the capacity to more effectively and equitably participate in local environmental and natural resource decision-making and policy implementation, Women and men in the catchment communities have improved collective and individual capacities (knowledge and skills) to sustainably manager and use natural resources, especially forests and catchment areas, Women and men have increased agricultural and natural resource-based incomes through promotion of sustainable agricultural and natural resource practices and market opportunities, Target women have the knowledge, skills and power to effectively participate in and influence decision-making at the community and household-level around decisions on land and other assets
Developing women’s agency and effective gender mainstreaming is a central focus of the project and all interventions are aimed at strengthening women’s economic and social position
This project contributes to the achievement of the MCA-Malawi goal of reducing poverty through economic growth, as well as the Environment Natural Resource Management project objective of mitigating the problem of aquatic weed infestation and excessive sedimentation in the Shire River Basin to reduce disruptions to Malawi’s hydropower generation.
CU Malawi has recently secured approval of an exciting new 3-yr project from the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Environment and Natural Resources Management and Social and Gender Enhancement Fund
We are looking to recruit experienced, dynamic and multi-disciplinary staff to successfully deliver this project, They should all be firmly committed to delivering lasting positive improvements to the communities that we serve, and delivering CU’s mission and upholding our values of human dignity, community focus, integrity and partnership
All the positions will be based in Balaka (with extensive travel) and the duration of contracts will be approx. 3 yrs up until (approx.) 31st July 2018
The objective of this project is that 7 Group Village Headmen (GVH) communities in the upper Chimwalira and Upper Chilanga river basin engage in more effective and productive resource management and land conservation practices. The project will directly work with 2,500 farmer households and around 30 different groups, across approx 70 villages in the 7 GVHs in the target catchment areas
Women and men in the catchment community have the capacity to more effectively and equitably participate in local environmental and natural resource decision-making and policy implementation, Women and men in the catchment communities have improved collective and individual capacities (knowledge and skills) to sustainably manager and use natural resources, especially forests and catchment areas, Women and men have increased agricultural and natural resource-based incomes through promotion of sustainable agricultural and natural resource practices and market opportunities, Target women have the knowledge, skills and power to effectively participate in and influence decision-making at the community and household-level around decisions on land and other assets
Developing women’s agency and effective gender mainstreaming is a central focus of the project and all interventions are aimed at strengthening women’s economic and social position
This project contributes to the achievement of the MCA-Malawi goal of reducing poverty through economic growth, as well as the Environment Natural Resource Management project objective of mitigating the problem of aquatic weed infestation and excessive sedimentation in the Shire River Basin to reduce disruptions to Malawi’s hydropower generation.
Field Facilitator
Will be responsible for ensuring that all project activities are properly planned and facilitated at the community level, S/he will assist the community groups to plan, prioritise and act on local natural resource-related issues, facilitate group formation/strengthening, provide linkages and support community-based action plans, and ensure implementation is in line with the project approach and principles
Identification and sensitization of relevant community based authorities, opinion leaders and key change agents, using a firm understanding of local social networks and power dynamics, Organise and facilitate sensitization, discussion and conflict solving meetings with different groups and/or the whole community, Raise awareness and facilitate critical analysis of community issues and opportunities, particularly related to natural resource use and management, Support capacity building needs assessment and build community and individual capacities at networking, management and technical skills, using a strength-based approach, Work with communities to vision, design, prioritise and implement project initiatives, innovations and collective actions, through coordinating and liaising with other stakeholders, This includes supporting development of Environmental and Village Action Plans, as well as assisting stakeholders to identify and mobilize local
resources to implement initiatives, This should involve ensuring active and meaningful involvement and participation of most vulnerable groups within local communities as well as the promotion of women in leadership, Assisting communities to establish and strengthen relevant linkages with different development stakeholders as well as collective advocacy, Report regularly and accurately to their line manager and project holder, Provide technical inputs and actively promote sustainable agricultural and natural resource management practices, Support the integration of women’s empowerment and leadership, innovation, business approaches, and CU mainstreaming issues throughout all aspects of the project cycle
Minimum of a Diploma in Community Development, Rural Development or other relevant disciplines, At least 3 yrs of relevant experience, related to rural livelihoods activities, facilitation and reporting with a good understanding of participatory tools, gender, HIV and AIDS, environment, capacity building and human rights issues, Proactive and highly motivated individual who requires the minimum of supervision, Strong respect and empathy for rural communities; a deep personal commitment to promoting women’s rights, as well as an affinity to CU’s mission and values of human respect, partnership and integrity, Valid Malawian driving licence and willingness to travel to the field on a motorbike
All positions attract generous benefits packages, including a competitive salary, housing allowance, medical insurance, annual leave, leave grant, etc, Those interested in applying for any of the positions above should send tier applications including full updated CV and a cover letter explaining their suitability for the position as well as names, phone numbers and addresses of 3 traceable refs (at least 2 work-related) to The Human Resources Manager, Concern Universal, P O Box 1535, Blantyre email malawi.jobs@concern-universal.org Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is midnite 23rd August Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, For more information about CU please visit our website at www.conerc-universal.org Concern Universal is an equal opportunity employer and women are particularly encouraged to apply
Identification and sensitization of relevant community based authorities, opinion leaders and key change agents, using a firm understanding of local social networks and power dynamics, Organise and facilitate sensitization, discussion and conflict solving meetings with different groups and/or the whole community, Raise awareness and facilitate critical analysis of community issues and opportunities, particularly related to natural resource use and management, Support capacity building needs assessment and build community and individual capacities at networking, management and technical skills, using a strength-based approach, Work with communities to vision, design, prioritise and implement project initiatives, innovations and collective actions, through coordinating and liaising with other stakeholders, This includes supporting development of Environmental and Village Action Plans, as well as assisting stakeholders to identify and mobilize local
resources to implement initiatives, This should involve ensuring active and meaningful involvement and participation of most vulnerable groups within local communities as well as the promotion of women in leadership, Assisting communities to establish and strengthen relevant linkages with different development stakeholders as well as collective advocacy, Report regularly and accurately to their line manager and project holder, Provide technical inputs and actively promote sustainable agricultural and natural resource management practices, Support the integration of women’s empowerment and leadership, innovation, business approaches, and CU mainstreaming issues throughout all aspects of the project cycle
Minimum of a Diploma in Community Development, Rural Development or other relevant disciplines, At least 3 yrs of relevant experience, related to rural livelihoods activities, facilitation and reporting with a good understanding of participatory tools, gender, HIV and AIDS, environment, capacity building and human rights issues, Proactive and highly motivated individual who requires the minimum of supervision, Strong respect and empathy for rural communities; a deep personal commitment to promoting women’s rights, as well as an affinity to CU’s mission and values of human respect, partnership and integrity, Valid Malawian driving licence and willingness to travel to the field on a motorbike
All positions attract generous benefits packages, including a competitive salary, housing allowance, medical insurance, annual leave, leave grant, etc, Those interested in applying for any of the positions above should send tier applications including full updated CV and a cover letter explaining their suitability for the position as well as names, phone numbers and addresses of 3 traceable refs (at least 2 work-related) to The Human Resources Manager, Concern Universal, P O Box 1535, Blantyre email malawi.jobs@concern-universal.org Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is midnite 23rd August Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, For more information about CU please visit our website at www.conerc-universal.org Concern Universal is an equal opportunity employer and women are particularly encouraged to apply
