POSITION OVERVIEW

The role supports the Livelihood Officer in strengthening community-based livelihood initiatives that address drivers of deforestation while promoting sustainable economic opportunities for Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and residents. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Project Lead in developing and implementing conservation, cultural preservation, sustainable tourism, farming, and community development projects.

• Oversee landscape conservation strategies, ensuring environmental sustainability, aligns with community development.

• Manage relationships with funding partners, report on project performance, and ensure compliance with financial and operational guidelines.

• Coordinate with key stakeholders—including Indigenous communities, provincial and municipal government units, cultural organizations, and farming cooperatives—to ensure collaborative planning and project execution.

• Supervise internal teams managing forest protection, sustainable livelihoods, community engagement, cultural preservation, ecotourism, and agroforestry initiatives.

• Ensure timely provision of project support by coordinating with finance, administration, procurement, HR, and data management teams.

• Oversee performance tracking of annual targets and key performance indicators (KPIs) related to conservation, tourism, cultural heritage, farming, and community development activities.

• Assist in formulating annual work plans and budgets that integrate conservation, eco-tourism, cultural heritage, farming, and community development.

• Manage project-related accounts and funding, ensuring transparency, accountability, and effective allocation of resources.

• Lead participatory planning sessions with partner Indigenous groups, local farming communities, and tourism stakeholders.

• Foster strong relationships with provincial and municipal government units, ensuring alignment with local policies and development priorities.

• Work closely with technical experts in biodiversity, cultural heritage management, sustainable tourism, and agriculture for effective project implementation.

• Monitor and evaluate project impact, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.

• Engage and motivate project teams, ensuring high performance and long-term retention of staff and partners.

• Recommend improvements to project implementation to senior management, highlighting key risks and opportunities.

REQUIREMENTS

• 1 to 3 years of experience in livelihood promotion, rural development, or community development.

• Experience working with self-help groups (SHGs), micro-enterprises, farmers, or marginalized communities.

Field Work:

• Experience in field implementation, community mobilization, and capacity building.

• Familiarity with rural/tribal areas is often a strong requirement.