Global Livelihood Advisor

Global Livelihood Advisor | CBM - Christian Blind Mission

Global Livelihood Advisor

CBM - Christian Blind Mission Remote | Remote - Based, Niamey, Abuja, Bensheim, Guatemala City, Yaoundé, Lusaka, Lomé, Addis Ababa, Cambridge, Kampala, Berlin, Nairobi National Senior level Speaks English, French

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The Global Livelihood Advisor at CBM will provide senior technical expertise in livelihoods, supporting programs throughout the entire cycle. The role focuses on standards development, proposal creation, technical advisory support, quality assurance, and capacity development in disability-inclusive livelihood programming. The advisor will work closely with local partner organizations to develop high-quality projects and strengthen CBM's livelihood initiatives. This position requires collaboration with various stakeholders and participation in international networks to enhance CBM's impact in the field.

Candidate Requirements:

Advanced degree in relevant field

7-8 years of experience in poverty alleviation and livelihoods

Strong knowledge of inclusive livelihood approaches

Practical experience with project cycle management

Experience in Disability-Inclusive Development

Good understanding of global livelihood actors and trends

Strong international networking skills

Experience in multidisciplinary teams

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Results-driven mindset

Proficiency in MS Office 365

Fluency in English and French

Identification with Christian values

Global Livelihood Advisor

About CBM

CBM (registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the persons communities of the world. Based on our Christian values and more than 100 years of professional expertise, we address poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability. We work in partnership to create an inclusive society for all.

  About the role: As Global Livelihood Advisor, you will provide senior technical expertise in the area of livelihoods, supporting CBM programmes across the full programme cycle, with a focus on standards development, proposal development, technical advisory support during implementation, quality assurance, and capacity development in disability-inclusive livelihood programming.  

  This position will be filled locally in one of CBM’s permanently established entities  (e.g. Berlin or Bensheim (Germany), Cambridge or remote (UK), remote (USA), Nairobi (Kenya), Abuja (Nigeria), Lomé (Togo), Yaoundé (Cameroon), Lusaka (Zambia), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Guatemala City, Kampala (Uganda), Niamey (Niger), etc.). Local contractual conditions of the respective country will apply. Expatriation is not intended.

You Will:

Identify opportunities to develop high quality projects in the field of disability inclusive livelihood alongside local partner organizations 

Strengthen CBM’s work in Livelihood 

Contribute to the development of proposals for Legally Contracted Designated Funds (LCDF) funding opportunities 

Participate in the development, kick-off workshops, reviews, monitoring, baselining, and evaluations of projects and programmes, including field and monitoring visits (3-way working methodology across the programme cycle) 

Provide direct technical support to CBM Country Offices and partners’ staff on livelihoods, including conducting livelihoods assessments upon request 

Analyse relevant research, policies, and trends and translate these into practice, driving innovation  Support partner capacity development in the area of livelihoods, including sharing and learning networks (communities of practice) 

Participate in international associations and networks and maintain a global network of external expertise 

Ensure internal and external communication on CBM’s livelihoods activities 

These are your qualifications:

Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g. Economics Development Cooperation, Sociology, Business Management, Agronomy and/or Economics.) 

7–8 years of experience in large programmes focused on poverty alleviation and livelihoods 

Strong knowledge of inclusive livelihood approaches, including inclusive employment, rural livelihoods, promoting inclusive market access and savings group models. Experience with sustainable farming and climate resilient agriculture models is a plus. 

Practical experience with project cycle management, participatory approaches, and community mobilisation 

Experience in Disability-Inclusive Development will be an added advantage 

Good understanding of global and regional livelihood actors, trends, and priorities 

Strong international networking and stakeholder engagement skills 

Experience working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams 

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative team approach 

A results-driven mindset and ability to engage at senior level 

Proficiency in MS Office 365 and virtual collaboration tools 

Exposure to digital tools in community development practice will be an added advantage 

Fluency in English and French; additional language skills are a plus.   

Identification with Christian values and the mandate of the CBM.  

What we offer

A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world's leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development

A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in the country you apply for

An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit

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