Global Livelihood Advisor at Christian Blind Mission (CBM)

You Will:

• Identify opportunities to develop high quality projects in the field of disability inclusive livelihood alongside local partner organizations
• Strengthen CBM’s work in Livelihood
• Contribute to the development of proposals for Legally Contracted Designated Funds (LCDF) funding opportunities
• Participate in the development, kick-off workshops, reviews, monitoring, baselining, and evaluations of projects and programmes, including field and monitoring visits (3-way working methodology across the programme cycle)
• Provide direct technical support to CBM Country Offices and partners’ staff on livelihoods, including conducting livelihoods assessments upon request
• Analyse relevant research, policies, and trends and translate these into practice, driving innovation
• Support partner capacity development in the area of livelihoods, including sharing and learning networks (communities of practice)
• Participate in international associations and networks and maintain a global network of external expertise
• Ensure internal and external communication on CBM’s livelihoods activities

These are your qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g. Economics Development Cooperation, Sociology, Business Management, Agronomy and/or Economics.)
• 7–8 years of experience in large programmes focused on poverty alleviation and livelihoods
• Strong knowledge of inclusive livelihood approaches, including inclusive employment, rural livelihoods, promoting inclusive market access and savings group models. Experience with sustainable farming and climate resilient agriculture models is a plus.
• Practical experience with project cycle management, participatory approaches, and community mobilisation
• Experience in Disability-Inclusive Development will be an added advantage
• Good understanding of global and regional livelihood actors, trends, and priorities
• Strong international networking and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative team approach
• A results-driven mindset and ability to engage at senior level
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 and virtual collaboration tools
• Exposure to digital tools in community development practice will be an added advantage
• Fluency in English and French; additional language skills are a plus.
• Identification with Christian values and the mandate of the CBM.