Agriculture & Livelihood Officer

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Position: Agriculture & Livelihood Officer Organization:Laar Humanitarian and Development Programme (LHDP) Duty Station:Taluka Jati, District Sujawal, Sindh Project: WASH & Livelihood Support for Affected People of Sindh Duration: 6 Months (till Decembre 15,2026) No. of Position: 01 About LHDP Laar Humanitarian and Development Programme (LHDP) is a registered national non-governmental organization working in Sindh Province to improve the lives of vulnerable communities through humanitarian assistance and sustainable development interventions. LHDP is currently implementing the WASH & Livelihood Support for Affected People of Sindh project in Taluka Jati, District Sujawal with support of Action Against Hanger- ACF Position Summary The Agriculture & Livelihood Officer will be responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on agriculture and livelihood interventions under the project. The officer will work closely with communities, government line departments, local stakeholders, and project staff to ensure quality implementation of climate-resilient livelihood activities and achievement of project objectives. Key Responsibilities • Plan, implement, and monitor agriculture and livelihood activities in accordance with the approved work plan. • Conduct community mobilization and facilitate beneficiary identification and selection using agreed project criteria. • Coordinate livelihood assessments, market assessments, and value chain-related activities. • Organize and facilitate farmer trainings on climate-smart agriculture, sustainable farming practices, kitchen gardening, and other livelihood-related topics. • Coordinate the distribution of agriculture and livelihood inputs and ensure transparent documentation. • Provide regular technical guidance and follow-up support to beneficiary households. • Liaise with the Agriculture Department, local authorities, and other relevant stakeholders. • Monitor field activities, collect project data, and maintain accurate records and beneficiary databases. • Prepare weekly, monthly, and activity reports with supporting documentation. • Ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, safeguarding, accountability, and protection principles. • Perform any other project-related duties assigned by the Project Manager. Qualification & Experience • Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics. • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in agriculture and livelihood programming with NGOs/INGOs. • Experience in climate-smart agriculture, livelihood recovery, value chain development, and market systems is highly desirable. • Experience working in humanitarian and resilience projects will be an added advantage. • Strong coordination, facilitation, and report-writing skills. • Good knowledge of MS Office applications. • Fluency in Sindhi and Urdu is essential; working knowledge of English is required. • Willingness to travel extensively within the project area. LHDP Offers • A professional and inclusive working environment. • Opportunity to contribute to humanitarian and resilience-building initiatives. • Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Safeguarding LHDP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, child abuse, and all forms of discrimination. All successful candidates will undergo reference and background checks and will be required to comply with LHDP's safeguarding and code of conduct policies. How to Apply Interested candidates meeting the above criteria are encouraged to apply through email: [email protected] by submitting their updated CV along with a cover letter. Application Deadline: July 8, 2026 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. LHDP is an equal opportunity employer. Women, persons with disabilities, and qualified candidates from the project area are strongly encouraged to apply.