Civil Society Liaison for Community Engagement for Integrated Catchment Management in Lesotho, Maseru

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Catholic Relief Services is currently recruiting for Civil Society Liaison for Community Engagement for Integrated Catchment Management in Lesotho, Maseru: Full job description and employment application form can be obtained by request from [email protected] with subject line: JD Request – CS Liaison CRS LS

Job Summary:  

As an ICM Civil Society Liaison for CRS/Lesotho, you will be seconded to the Lesotho Council of NGOs (LCN) to strengthen collaboration between CRS and LCN and other Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in natural resource management (NRM) space, support the capacity strengthening of LCN and CSOs in NRM/livelihoods for the implementation of Community Engagement for ICM in Lesotho project. You will also provide technical support to LCN in selection, planning, implementation and monitoring of Small Grant projects under Community Engagement for ICM in Lesotho project.

Job Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with the LCN’s Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources Commission to strengthen CSOs capacity for local ICM planning, implementation, and monitoring.
  •  Strengthen capacity of LCN’s Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources Commission to engage with CSOs in Community Engagement for ICM in Lesotho project.
  • Support and ensures LCN collaboration with other stakeholders to develop innovative strategies, technical tools, and systems to strengthen community engagement and participation in ICM activities.
  • Work closely with ICM Coordination Unit and other government ministries and their departments in strengthening collaboration in ICM at local level.
  • Support the development of CSO work plans that are aligned to the project objectives and activities. 
  • Participate in and support project monitoring, evaluation and learning activities.

Typical Background, Experience and Requirements

Education & Experience

  • Additional experience may substitute for some education
  • Minimum of two to three years of relevant work experience.
  • Having worked with an international NGO, with at least one year of field-based programming experience will be an added advantage.
  • Familiarity with ICM systems and structures in Lesotho and related NGOs and CBOs
  • Experience in effectively engaging with NGOs/CSOs in building/strengthening their capacity
  • General knowledge of technical principles and concepts in NRM/livelihoods, capacity strengthening and program management
  • Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, knowledge-sharing networks.

Personal Skills

  • Good relationship management skills with ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural teams especially with faith communities
  • Strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking capacity and skills
  • Good writing skills.
  • Strong data collection and research skills and ability to interpret and analyse data
  • Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented
  • Willingness and ability to travel to the operational areas on frequent basis as project demands.

Required/Desired Foreign Language: Strong spoken and written English skills

Travel Required: Willingness to travel 50% or more to field locations

SUBMISSION

Please note that the position is only open to applicants who are Citizens of Lesotho.  Interested Basotho candidates should submit their CV and cover letter indicating salary expectations, no later than 26th June 2020 at 17:00 by email to [email protected] with the subject line:  CS LIAISON CRS LS.  If the subject line does not indicate the position, the applicant will not be considered. HARD COPY APPLICATIONS NOT ACCEPTED.  ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

Please be advised that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, all successful candidates will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and their personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate their behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics.

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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