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.

Responsibilities or duties

• 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

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g. Economics Development Cooperation, Sociology, Business Management, Agronomy and/or Economics.)
• 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
• Good understanding of global and regional livelihood actors, trends, and priorities
• 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
• Fluency in English and French; additional language skills are a plus.
• Identification with Christian values and the mandate of the CBM.

Experience needed

• 7–8 years of experience in large programmes focused on poverty alleviation and livelihoods
• Experience in Disability-Inclusive Development will be an added advantage
• Strong international networking and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
• Exposure to digital tools in community development practice will be an added advantage

Any other provided details 

• 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

• 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

• Strong knowledge of inclusive livelihood approaches, including inclusive employment, rural livelihoods, promoting inclusive market access and savings group models.
• Practical experience with project cycle management, participatory approaches, and community mobilisation
• 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
• Fluency in English and French
• Identification with Christian values and the mandate of the CBM.
• Experience with sustainable farming and climate resilient agriculture models is a plus.
• Experience in Disability-Inclusive Development will be an added advantage
• Exposure to digital tools in community development practice will be an added advantage

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