Agriculture and Livelihood Consultant

Job Description

Responsibilities:

·        Develop a good working relationship and knowledge of partner portfolio to identify strengths, capacities, needs, potentials.

·        Is the first point of contact for Projects programmes/projects to ensure smooth coordination and communication with partners, programmes and projects.

·        Identify needs and support the Line Manager to organise training and capacity building for CBM India partners and programmes.

·        Liaise with project partners, consultants, advisors and co-workers who are connected to the respective projects under his/her portfolio in coordination with the Line Manager.

·        Solicit partner feedback to improve support.

·        Initiate and support development of innovative projects/ programmes

·        Ensure partner and project data are managed in line with data protection rules, and that updated programme records are maintained and updated as per the organisational documentation procedures.

·        Ensure adherence to CBM standards, guidelines and deadlines. 

·        Plan, initiate and develop multi-year/annual plans and special initiatives, and monitor and report the implementation.  

·        Plan and coordinate financial reviews/ assessment of partners in consulting with the related teams and departments and other stake 

·        Support development of inclusive programmes in coordination with partners and country office teams.

·        Support cross cutting initiatives from other departments in discussion with the line managers and take forward initiatives as assigned. 

·        Co-ordinate and provide reports as required on projects for internal and external stakeholders including Donors.

·        Support Fundraising team as required for preparing proposals, donor reporting, campaigns, etc.

·        Documenting and sharing of experiences and good practices

·        Contribute to developing training materials in disability and development

·        Supports line manager in analysing external trends, challenges and opportunities relevant to CBM’s disability inclusion focus and/or requiring a programmatic response by CBM, including disaster vulnerability, and share with internal stakeholders.

·        Support during crisis / emergencies / disaster response as deputed.

Professional profile and requirements

·        Graduate/PG degree in social work/development studies/development management/ Rehabilitation Science

·        Diploma in disability management or Public Health, Development policy or Statistics

·        4-5 years of working experience in the social development sector.

·        2-3 years’ experience in disability related multi-lateral agencies and international agencies.

·        Experience in partnership management

·        Experience in developing proposals for projects according to standard tools

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·        Tools:

·        Good computer skills with good knowledge of MS Office- programme software, management of programme data.

·        Ability to learn and use appropriate software, leverage modern technology when applicable for programme development and monitoring

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·        Professional and behavioural

·        Willingness to commit and abide to CBM’s core values, policies and guidelines in all aspects of work

·        Flexibility to varying work demands.

·        Ability to work in teams and collaborate with staff at all levels.

·        Cultural awareness and sensitivity.

·        Good to very Good Communication Skills in English (oral & written)

·        Fluency in regional languages

·        Knowledge of disability and related issues, global developments & cross cutting issues.

·        To be able to join CBM in one month

Skills