# Livelihoods and Resilience Officer Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/livelihoods-and-resilience-officer Company: NACRO Category: Administration & Office Support Location: Zambia, Choma Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-10-12 Expires: 2026-10-16 ## 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. ## Requirements Apply by email: lc@nacrozmz.com ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.