Livelihood Officer

Posted date

21st October, 2025

Last date to apply

26th October, 2025

Country

Pakistan

Locations

Lodhran & Bahawalpur

Category

Livelihood

Salary

100k-110k

Type

Contractual

Position

1

Experience

3 years

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Agricultural Inputs Support

• Identify flood-affected smallholder farmers in target areas in coordination with field teams.
• Support distribution of seeds and fertilizers, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Conduct field monitoring and provide basic technical advice to farmers (if required).

2. Livestock-Based Livelihoods

• Coordinate with community leaders to identify eligible extremely poor women-headed households.
• Facilitate livestock voucher fairs for the provision of goats/sheep, ensuring fair vendor participation and proper animal selection.
• Follow up on animal health and use after distribution (in coordination with vet staff if needed).

3. Fodder Seed Distribution

• Organize the provision of fodder seeds to small-scale livestock keepers.
• Monitor seed usage and provide support in proper storage and planting.

4. Cash-for-Work (CFW) for Infrastructure

• Identify and prioritize small-scale rural infrastructure (e.g. irrigation channels, culverts, pathways) in consultation with local authorities and communities.
• Oversee CFW implementation using light/manual tools, ensuring safety, participation, and daily attendance tracking.
• Coordinate tools, materials, and technical supervision as needed.

5. Small Business Restoration

• Work with local traders, women entrepreneurs, and youth to assess flood damage to micro-enterprises.
• Facilitate recovery packages (in-kind or cash-based) and track progress of business recovery.
• Monitor sustainability and usage of support after delivery.

6. Vocational Skills Training

• Identify youth or vulnerable individuals in need of skills development.
• Coordinate with local training centers or service providers to deliver relevant vocational training (e.g. tailoring, mechanics, mobile repair, carpentry).
• Track training attendance, completion, and post-training livelihood outcomes.

7. Monitoring and Reporting

• Ensure proper documentation of beneficiaries and activities (distribution lists, photos, reports).
• Conduct regular field visits and submit weekly/monthly progress reports.