Livelihoods Officer

Job description

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The New Apostolic Church Relief Organisation (NACRO)

The New Apostolic Church Relief Organisation (NACRO) is a development and humanitarian non-governmental organisation (NGO) associated with the New Apostolic Church in Zambia, Malawi, and Zimbabwe, serving as the development and humanitarian arm of the Church.

NACRO’s mission is:

“To provide high quality demand driven services that impact positively on the lives of the vulnerable communities and provides capacity building that results in stronger resilience and improved livelihoods.”

Its country programmes are implemented through three major thematic areas:

Education

Health and WASH

Livelihoods and Agriculture and Food Security

And crosscutting themes of:

Gender & Social Inclusion

Environment & Climate Change Mitigation

Resilience Building

In Zambia, NACRO is implementing various projects with the support of partners among them:

The New Apostolic Church in Zambia

NAK-karitativ of Germany

The Government of the Republic of Zambia

The German Ministry of Economic Cooperation (BMZ)

NACRO now invites suitably qualified and experienced persons to apply for the following vacancies.

JOB TITLE: LIVELIHOODS OFFICER (Location: Choma)

Duration of role: 1 year

JOB PURPOSE:

The Livelihoods Officer will report to the Country Programme Coordinator and will be responsible for field level planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities intended to support farmers and targeted communities to adopt farming practices that improve and sustain their productivity and help them withstand and recover from climate related shocks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Implementation

Support the execution of livelihood and climate-smart agriculture activities.

Monitoring and Evaluation, Reporting, and Learning

Undertake periodic on-site monitoring of the project.

Capacity Building and Stakeholder Engagement

Foster collaboration with stakeholders and lead training to ensure project alignment and success and adoption of sustainable agriculture.

Communication, Partnerships, and Knowledge Management

Lead implementation of an organisational communication strategy and deploy it to convey the organization’s messages, values, and priorities and elicit behavioural change.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Grade Twelve (12) Certificate.

A degree in Development Studies; Communications, Journalism, or Public Relations; Marketing; Agriculture or Agribusiness; Social Sciences; or Business Administration; or other related fields.

Minimum five (5) years of experience in project management, community development, and livelihoods are essential.

Experience with donor-funded projects and community engagement.

Knowledge or experience in areas such as climate adaptation, environment, resilience, gender mainstreaming, and private sector development can be beneficial and will be an added advantage.

Proficiency in communications or knowledge management is preferred.

Communication, both written and verbal, is crucial for reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Experience with monitoring and evaluation tools and techniques is also important.

NOTE:

Further information can be obtained from the address below during office hours (08:00 hours to 13:00 hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours Zambian time). Detailed Terms of References (ToRs) Job Description for all advertised positions are available and can be accessed from the following:

The Country Programme Coordinator
Attn: Finance and Administration Officer
New Apostolic Church Relief Organisation (NACRO) Zambia Malawi Zimbabwe
Plot No. 109A Marrapodi Villa, Off Manchinchi Road
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
Email: cpc.zambia@nacrozmz.com

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates should send their:

Application letters

Current curriculum vitae

Copies of academic and professional qualifications

Other relevant documents

By email to: cpc.zambia@nacrozmz.com and copy fo@nacrozmz.com

The application should clearly indicate the position being applied for in the subject line.
Deadline for submission: Friday, 14 November 2025 at 17:00 hours local time.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.