The Ministry of Forestry Range and Soil Conservation is implementing the “Regeneration of Landscapes and Livelihoods Project” (ROLL) funded by the Government of Lesotho (GoL) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The objective of the project is to is to ensure that rural communities adopt transformational practices for regenerated landscapes and sustainable livelihoods leading to improved nutrition and adaptation to climate change. This objective is underpinned by four outcomes; 1) Change in resource use practices; 2) Reduction of environmental degradation; 3) Improved livelihoods; and 4) the establishment of a facility and a fund.
The project comprises of two components: Regeneration coalition facility and Regeneration Opportunities Fund. The ROLL hereby invites applications from eligible candidates for the following positions:
Job Description
Overall Scope of Work
Under the supervision of Project Field Officer, the Sub-Catchment Field Facilitator is required to coordinate, implement and monitor project activities at sub-catchment and community council(s). He/She will be responsible for the implementation of project interventions supporting the coallisions and other interest groups within sub-catchment in the project area. Sub-catchment Field Facilitator will work closely with stakeholders available in his/her project area in order to manage the project effectively at local level.
Main tasks and Responsibilities
• Oversee and manage project implementation activities.
• Monitor work progress and ensure timely delivery of project outputs at sub-catchment level
• Report to Project Officer and other relevant designated project staff regarding project progress and assessment of implemented activities.
• Provide technical input to annual operational plan and budget of the project derived from sub-catchment activities at time, including data and information collection as may be required
• Supervise coordinate and facilitate the work of technical staff from different implementing line ministries providing service within the sub-catchment
• Provide inputs to technical reports and other documents produced by Project Officer as may be described by project implementation manual, monitoring and evaluation plan
• Participate in the District Project Implementation Committee and Sub-Catchment Implementation Team meetings
• Develop monthly work plan and provide monthly progress report to the Project Officer
• Oversee, assure effective & efficient use and management of project resources including inputs, goods and services provided by the project to different beneficiaries
Competencies
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong personal management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.
• Demonstrated capacity to produce high quality technical reports.
Minimum Educational Requirements
• Diploma in Agriculture or Natural Resource Management
• Degree in any of the listed qualification is an added advantage
Experience
• Minimum 3 years experience in Natural resource management for Diploma Holders and 1 years for Bachelor’s Degree Holders and above.
• Experience in working with communities on sustainable development initiatives including community mobilization and collaboration with local authorities in delivering project activities will be an added advantage
Language Requirements
• Fluency in written and spoken Sesotho and English;
Duration of the Assignment
The duration of the assignment will be 3 year, renewable depending on satisfactory performance.
For a detailed set of ToRs please visit the Ministry of Forestry Range and soil Conservation website (http://www.forestry.gov.ls/The%20Miistery_page). All Interested candidates must hand deliver applications, CVs including certified Certificates to Ministry of Forestry Range and Soil Conservation Offices addressed to Director Human Resources, MFRSC, P.O Box 92, Industrial Area, Maseru. The deadline for submission of applications is Monday, 7th February 2022 at 16:30 noon. Please visit Human Resources Office for further enquiries.