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Project Planning and Coordination

• Lead the development of detailed, outcome-based work plans that guide implementation across CSA, environmental conservation, and gender equality initiatives. Plans will address specific challenges such as climate resilience, resource scarcity, and socio-economic vulnerabilities within refugee and host communities.

• Manage the full lifecycle of project activities, from inception to evaluation, ensuring that each step aligns with strategic goals. This includes regular field visits to monitor progress and resolve any challenges promptly.

• Coordinate closely with other project teams, such as MEAL and field officers, to ensure synergy and cohesion across activities. Promote inter-team learning and alignment, ensuring all staff are up-to-date on the project’s progress, goals, and any necessary adaptations.

• Act as the central point of contact between the project and the community, ensuring that activities are designed with a deep understanding of the local context, particularly the socio-economic dynamics and cultural sensitivities of refugee and host populations.

Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building

• Establish and maintain partnerships with local government representatives, NGOs, and community leaders, aligning the project with broader district development goals. Facilitate bi-annual stakeholder workshops to strengthen collaboration and resource sharing.

• Organize capacity-building sessions that support the adoption of CSA practices, regenerative agriculture, and sustainable natural resource management. Tailor these sessions to the specific needs of community members, especially women and youth, enhancing their skills and resilience.

• Engage with community influencers such as cultural and religious leaders to foster inclusive understanding and ownership of project goals. Conduct awareness campaigns and dialogue sessions that address critical issues like gender equality, climate adaptation, and the importance of environmental stewardship.

Operational and Field Implementation

• Coordinate initiatives that strengthen women’s leadership and participation in community decision-making processes. Facilitate mentorship programs, skills-building workshops, and capacity development initiatives to empower women and youth in sustainable agricultural practices and natural resource management.

• Collaborate with community leaders to promote inclusive practices that enable all community members to participate equitably. Address socio-cultural barriers that hinder women and marginalized groups from accessing land, resources, and leadership opportunities.

• Oversee environmental mapping exercises, identifying critical areas for intervention. Guide the planning and implementation of ecosystem restoration projects, such as tree planting, watershed management, and soil conservation activities to mitigate land degradation.

• Conduct regular community dialogues focused on shifting social norms around gender roles, fostering a supportive environment for women and men to share responsibilities in agriculture, decision-making, and community leadership.

• Promote the adoption of sustainable farming practices within farmer groups, incorporating soil health management, water conservation, and agroforestry into their techniques. Ensure that these practices are not only environmentally sustainable but also economically beneficial to the community.

• Support youth engagement in environmental conservation activities, promoting practices like beekeeping, tree nurseries, and community clean-up drives. Encourage youth to take leadership roles in these activities to foster long-term environmental stewardship.

Monitoring, Reporting, and Learning

• Work with the MEAL team to implement a data-driven approach in tracking project performance. Use data insights to adapt project strategies, ensuring they remain responsive to the evolving needs of refugee and host communities.

• Lead quarterly reflection sessions to review project achievements, challenges, and lessons learned with both internal teams and external stakeholders. Use these insights to adjust plans and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

• Prepare high-quality narrative and analytical reports that document project progress, impacts, and lessons learned. Ensure that reports are timely, accurate, and accessible to stakeholders, showcasing the project’s contributions to climate resilience, environmental sustainability, and gender empowerment.

Resource and Budget Management

• Work closely with the finance team to manage project resources, ensuring efficient use of funds. Develop and monitor budget plans for each outcome area to keep expenditures aligned with the project’s financial targets.

• Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure that project materials, equipment, and other resources are delivered on time and within budget. Oversee logistics for training, community events, and environmental restoration activities, ensuring they are well resourced and executed efficiently.