POSITION DETAILSJob title: Livelihoods Restoration Programme Officer (2 Positions: 1 x Immediate; 1 X Early 2026)
Department: Environmental and Social Management Unit (ESMU) , MHPL, Blantyre, Malawi
Title of Line Manager: Resettlement and Livelihoods Restoration Coordinator, MHPL1. MANDATEThe Livelihoods Restoration Programme Officer is responsible for the livelihoods restoration component of the Mpatamanga Hydropower Storage Project (MHSP) in compliance with Malawian national regulations and international standards (IFC PS, WB ESF, AfDB, Equator Principles 4, etc.). The role works closely with Government of Malawi representatives who also play a key role in the planning and management of the Project’s land acquisition and compensation program.One of the key stakes of this Project is land acquisition and resettlement (both physical and economic displacement). The Livelihoods Restoration Programmes Officer plays a key role in supervising the associated planning, service provider management, and monitoring and evaluation of the livelihood restoration program. This program is planned to be undertaken in a phased way, starting in 2024 and continuing until around 2027/2028. A Draft Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) has been prepared and is available for reference on the MHPL website. Surveys and RAP preparation for Early Works and Main
Works activities is currently underway2. CORE RESPONSIBILITIESSupport the Resettlement and Livelihoods Coordinator to develop a data repository of important livelihood restoration and/or diversification and/or food security and/or income generation initiatives and programmes that have been implemented or are currently being planned and/or implemented in Malawi with a main focus on the Shire River Basin. Initiatives and programmes to include those that focus on:
o Improving food security.
o Diversifying agricultural products, including apiculture, aquaculture, high value crops.
o Reducing charcoal production.
o Improving soil conservation and developing sustainable and climate smart agricultural practices.
o Financial inclusion, such as Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs) and others.
o Improving husbandry practices for both small and large livestock.
o Improving forest resources through community forest management and community plantations.
o Entrepreneurial training and capacity-building.
o Other as identified.Participate in the collection and organisation of social and environmental data (qualitative and quantitative) related to livelihoods and associated socio-economic factors, including gender, from communities and in coordination with the MHPL ESMU, the E&S study consultants, and other relevant contractors and partners.Lead the review process of livelihoods data collected during any of the above processes and analyse, aggregate, and integrate livelihoods data and input it into the MHPL data management system.Contribute to establishing the livelihood restoration and improvement plans that will form an integral part of the Project’s Resettlement and Livelihood Restoration Plans (RLRAPs):
o Review all RLRAP, ESIA, BAP and CIA reports and databases to identify social, socio-economic and environmental data related to Project-affected communities’ livelihoods data and measures and provide comments, to the Resettlement and Livelihoods Restoration Coordinator, about the most significant gaps noticed.
o Participate in the development and implementation of the Livelihood Restoration Action for the Project’s RLRAPs. This includes:– Defining objectives.
– Identifying qualified and competent resources (contractors/service providers) to plan and implement
livelihood restoration projects.
– Development and monitoring of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess project progress and outcomes.
– Develop and track project budgets.
– Outline governance structures across the livelihood restoration project life-cycle.
– Ensure that all plans are socially inclusive and take into account the special needs and potential barriers
that vulnerable, disadvantaged and minority groups may face for participation in such projects.Contribute to the development and implementation of the Project community investment strategy, short- and longterm. This includes:
o Development, implementation and monitoring of small-scale livelihood improvement and/or diversification projects, to budgets and timelines.
o Identifying community needs based on data collected during E&S studies as well as direct engagement with communities.
o Developing a network of actors (civil society organisations, experts, government agencies, academic institutions, international lenders, private sector institutions) that focus on the development and implementation of livelihood and/or socio-economic projects within the Project area and/or of relevance to the Project area.
o Coordinating with the Stakeholder Management Coordinator, to develop an appropriate stakeholder engagement level plan for relevant CSOs
o Leading development, monitoring and evaluation of KPIs for projects implemented through the community investment strategy.
o Supervising the progress of Contractors/stakeholders, external and internal, appointed to develop, implement and/or monitor and evaluate livelihood and/or socio-economic projects against specified KPIs.Engage with Project-affected communities and other key stakeholders to ensure informed consultation and participation in the development, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of livelihood restoration action plans and community investment strategies and projects.Support the mobilisation of communities for livelihood restoration action plans, livelihood and socio-economic projects and related sensitisation campaigns.Developing and/or reviewing ToRs for consultants or contractors to be appointed for projects or programmes focused on livelihoods initiatives.4. CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIESQualificationsBachelor’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, policy or management, or related field from a recognised university/higher learning institution. At least five years years of professional experience, with at least3years of work experience in the hydropower and/or natural resources/energy sector or with International Financial Institutions (IFIs) in a similar position. Experience in a similar position and/or experience in Africa would be an asset.Strong knowledge on land and natural resource with respect community land and land acquisition and compensation rights according to national and international standards.Demonstrated experience in:
o Producing documents in compliance with national and IFI/lender requirements.
o Working in a multi-cultural context and on large infrastructure projects within developing countries.
o Working in cross-cultural teams.Demonstrated experience in Hydropower project development would be a strong asset.Fluent in written and spoken English Chichewa language skills highly desirable.HOW TO APPLYTo apply, please send an email to the following address: jobs@mpatamangahydro.com with your name and the title of the position that you are applying for as the subject by 31st July 2025, 16:30hrs.. No hard copies will be accepted. MHPL is an equal opportunity employer and females are encouraged to apply.We’re Hiring: Livelihoods Restoration Programme Officer
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