Job Title: Livelihoods Manager – South Africa Reporting to: Programme Manager - Access to Livelihoods Department: International Location Johannesburg, Soweto, South Africa Contract Three years fixed term KEY RESPONSIBILITIES General •Responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of annual operational plans for South Africa against agreed targets and budgets •Provide technical support to the local partners and project teams at the Livelihoods Resource Centres (LRCs) in South Africa to ensure quality implementation of project activities •Ensure accurate, detailed progress reports are received from the LRCs and submitted to LCD in a timely manner •Oversee management of project budgets in these locations with support from the Regional Finance Manager •Liaise with policy makers and institutions engaged in livelihoods promotion, with a specific focus on people with disabilities Technical •To support the establishment of the LRCs and satellite centres, working alongside project partners, and coordinate country baseline surveys •To implement a training plan for project teams at the LRCs and satellite centres •To conduct frequent monitoring visits to the LRCs •To support the Programme Manager to organise the project inception meeting(s) and six-monthly and annual project reviews •To monitor and strengthen the delivery of foundation courses within the LRCs •To implement the approved marketing and communication plan •To ensure the efficient and effective use of the livelihoods database at the LRCs, undertake monthly data analysis, and carry out regular data audits with support from the Global IT Manager •To conduct monthly programme and financial reviews and provide feedback and guidance to the LRC teams with support from Programme Manager and Regional Finance Manager •To promote the use of the Jobability portal by the LRCs under the guidance of the Jobability Manager and Programme Manager •To establish linkages with higher learning institutes to ensure achievement of targets set for the programme’s talent group •To provide technical inputs for two pilot interventions – the virtual LRC and a special livelihoods programme for people with learning disabilities •To prepare an advocacy plan for South Africa and support the Programme Manager in the implementation of this •To facilitate the documentation of case studies, learning and best practice from the programme •To review existing strategies, policies and schemes for the economic empowerment of people with disabilities and prepare policy notes / strategy documents •To develop guidance and resource materials on microfinance •To identify and analyse new livelihoods sectors, industries and markets for people with disabilities •To provide expertise in micro enterprise development and entrepreneurship promotion •To develop links and build relationships with key project stakeholders including training institutes, government ministries (district and national), employers, communities, NGOs, DPOs, INGOs and international donors •To join and play an active role in employment/ labour/ social protection and other relevant working groups •To attend, participate and present papers at regional, national and international workshops, seminars and conferences •To maintain a risk register, take appropriate action as necessary and report back to the Programme Manager •To undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Programme Manager and Regional Representative PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Qualifications •Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline •Qualification in project management or equivalent Essential Other •Development experience in the field of livelihoods/ economic empowerment, micro-finance and disability programmes within an NGO / international organization •Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project cycle management •Strong, demonstrable experience of distance monitoring of Livelihoods or Disability and Development projects at a senior level •Experience of managing, monitoring and evaluating donor-funded projects •Experience in working with private sector •Experience of writing accurate reports for donors •Experience of financial planning and budget management and control •Excellent written and spoken communication skills (English) •Excellent knowledge of current software packages •Excellent interpersonal skills To apply, send c.v. to: [email protected]
Posted on: Sat, 12 Jul 2014 09:07:29 +0000
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