Livelihoods and Resilience Officer
NACRO
Job description
NEW APOSTOLIC CHURCH RELIEF ORGANIZATION (NACRO)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Livelihoods and Resilience Officer
Location: Choma, Southern Province, Zambia (with frequent travel to project sites)
Contract: Fixed-Term Project Contract
Reports To: Livelihoods & Resource Mobilization Coordinator
NACRO is seeking a qualified, experienced and results-oriented Livelihoods and Resilience Officer to support the implementation of the Climate-Resilient Agriculture for Food Security and Transformation (CRAFT Zambia) Project.
The successful candidate will contribute to improving food security, climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods through climate-smart agriculture, Farmer Field Schools, productive water systems, disaster risk reduction and community capacity strengthening.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate livelihoods, food security and resilience interventions.
- Promote climate-smart agriculture, Farmer Field Schools and livelihood diversification initiatives.
- Support productive water systems, irrigation and community resilience activities.
- Facilitate training and capacity building for farmers, community groups and local institutions.
- Conduct monitoring, documentation and reporting of project results.
- Strengthen collaboration with government, schools, traditional leaders and other stakeholders.
- Promote sustainability, community ownership and disaster preparedness.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must possess
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Rural Development, Development Studies, Community Development, Natural Resource Management or a related field.
- At least five (5) years’ relevant experience in livelihoods, food security, agriculture, resilience, climate adaptation or rural development programmes.
- Experience in climate-smart agriculture, community mobilisation and capacity building.
- Experience in donor-funded project implementation, monitoring and reporting.
- Valid driver’s licence. Motorcycle riding skills will be an added advantage.
Desired Competencies
- Strong knowledge of livelihoods, food security and resilience programming.
- Sound understanding of climate-smart agriculture and climate adaptation.
- Strong facilitation, stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Excellent planning, reporting and problem-solving abilities.
- High levels of professionalism, integrity and accountability.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should submit
- Application Letter;
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with three referees;
- Copies of academic and professional qualifications; and
- Copy of a valid driver’s licence.
Email: lc@nacrozmz.com
Copy: cpc.zambia@nacrozmz.com
Subject: Application – Livelihoods and Resilience Officer
Closing Date: 16 October 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NACRO is an equal opportunity employer committed to integrity, accountability, inclusion and sustainable community development.