About CBM
\nCBM (registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the persons communities of the world. Based on our Christian values and more than 100 years of professional expertise, we address poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability. We work in partnership to create an inclusive society for all.
\nAbout the role:
\nAs Global Livelihood Advisor, you will provide senior technical expertise in the area of livelihoods, supporting CBM programmes across the full programme cycle, with a focus on standards development, proposal development, technical advisory support during implementation, quality assurance, and capacity development in disability-inclusive livelihood programming.
\nThis position will be filled locally in one of CBM\u2019s permanently established entities\u00a0(e.g. Berlin or Bensheim (Germany), Cambridge or remote (UK), remote (USA), Nairobi (Kenya), Abuja (Nigeria), Lom\u00e9 (Togo), Yaound\u00e9 (Cameroon), Lusaka (Zambia), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Guatemala City, Kampala (Uganda), Niamey (Niger), etc.).
\nLocal contractual conditions of the respective country will apply. Expatriation is not intended.
\nYou Will:<\/p>\n
Identify opportunities to develop high quality projects in the field of disability inclusive livelihood alongside local partner organizations
\nStrengthen CBM\u2019s work in Livelihood
\nContribute to the development of proposals for Legally Contracted Designated Funds (LCDF) funding opportunities
\nParticipate in the development, kick-off workshops, reviews, monitoring, baselining, and evaluations of projects and programmes, including field and monitoring visits (3-way working methodology across the programme cycle)
\nProvide direct technical support to CBM Country Offices and partners\u2019 staff on livelihoods, including conducting livelihoods assessments upon request
\nAnalyse relevant research, policies, and trends and translate these into practice, driving innovation
\nSupport partner capacity development in the area of livelihoods, including sharing and learning networks (communities of practice)
\nParticipate in international associations and networks and maintain a global network of external expertise
\nEnsure internal and external communication on CBM\u2019s livelihoods activities<\/p>\n
These are your qualifications:<\/p>\n
Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g. Economics Development Cooperation, Sociology, Business Management, Agronomy and\/or Economics.)
\n7\u20138 years of experience in large programmes focused on poverty alleviation and livelihoods
\nStrong knowledge of inclusive livelihood approaches, including inclusive employment, rural livelihoods, promoting inclusive market access and savings group models. Experience with sustainable farming and climate resilient agriculture models is a plus.
\nPractical experience with project cycle management, participatory approaches, and community mobilisation
\nExperience in Disability-Inclusive Development will be an added advantage
\nGood understanding of global and regional livelihood actors, trends, and priorities
\nStrong international networking and stakeholder engagement skills
\nExperience working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative team approach
\nA results-driven mindset and ability to engage at senior level
\nProficiency in MS Office 365 and virtual collaboration tools
\nExposure to digital tools in community development practice will be an added advantage
\nFluency in English and French; additional language skills are a plus.
\nIdentification with Christian values and the mandate of the CBM.<\/p>\n
What we offer<\/p>\n
A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world\u2019s leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development
\nA fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in the country you apply for
\nAn approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit<\/p>\n
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