Food Security and Livelihoods Coordinator
July 13, 2013
Action Against Hunger,
Food Security and Livelihoods Coordinator,
International NGO,
Nigeria,
Pakistan
Action Against Hunger-USA
Closing date: 26 Jul 2013
Multiple Locations: Nigeria and Pakistan
Responsibilities
Identify geographical areas of interest to the organisation according to humanitarian needs and vulnerable population context. Analyse and report the humanitarian needs and provide clear and detailed recommendations for interventions Develop appropriate targeting criteria and mechanisms to ensure the needs of identified vulnerable groups are met; Plan and implement food security and livelihood activities such as: Assessments and surveillance interventions Agro-sylvo-pastoral interventions Cash based interventions, Food aid interventions Income Generating Activities interventions Research an innovative interventions to fight hunger Ensure technical guidance of programme implementation in multiple operational bases through regular field visits (30 to 50% of the time) and according to donors requirements and ACF-IN internal procedures and programme standards, Ensure monitoring of food security and livelihood projects (field visit, regular programme monitoring, budget forecast, staff evaluation and planning, donors reports, monthly reports, …); Ensure the preparation and writing of food security and livelihood proposals and donor reports (log frame, narrative, budget) together with the FSL team and in link with the support team. Support the organisation and facilitation of training sessions for technical teams and assisted communities Supervise and evaluate the Food security and livelihoods programme managers and subordinates. Closely coordinate and collaborate with other technical departments (nutrition, water and sanitation) and support departments (log-admin, Human resources); Liaising with donors, authorities, research institutes, partner organizations, NGOs, government bodies, and clusters at sub-regional/country level; Person Profile Open, creative, experiences, mature, responsible, flexible, culturally sensitive, energetic, interested. Dedicated to ACF values
Qualifications
Master degree in agronomy, veterinary, socio-economic, rural development, anthropology, geography, international development Further qualification in tropical agriculture or related subject preferred Working knowledge of at least English or French necessary, preferabley both.
Experience
Two years relevant work experience essential. Previous experience with ACFIN preferred. Minimum 4 years humanitarian experience. Management of international and national multi-cultural team Coordination with other international actors (i.e: donors, UN, INGO, local authorities) Knowledge of donors policies and guidelines Good stress management in tense and difficult environment
Competencies
Initiative and problem solving skills
Ability to capitalise on past experience and information available within the organisation in order to become self-sufficient and autonomous quickly Ability to take initiative where appropriate to deal with difficulties encountered in daily work Adaptability and flexibility
Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organisation itself Ability to work within a fluid situation (changes within the team, location of programmes) Ability to live and work within a team and respect the rules of collective living Motivation and involvement
Motivation and commitment to humanitarian ideals Interest in involvement beyond the job assigned i.e. active involvement in the ethos of the organisation itself Ability to integrate into the local environment including awareness of political and economic aspects of the country. Energy and stamina to withstand long working hours and often stressful conditions Professionalism and Management
Ability to conduct work in a professional and mature manner Ability to deal with relations with local authorities as a representative of Action Against Hunger Ability to manage local staff in a mature and impartial manner
How to apply:
Apply with resume and cover letter at http://actionagainsthunger.theresumator.com/apply/EdJpFV/Food-Security-A...
Closing date: 26 Jul 2013
Multiple Locations: Nigeria and Pakistan
Responsibilities
Identify geographical areas of interest to the organisation according to humanitarian needs and vulnerable population context. Analyse and report the humanitarian needs and provide clear and detailed recommendations for interventions Develop appropriate targeting criteria and mechanisms to ensure the needs of identified vulnerable groups are met; Plan and implement food security and livelihood activities such as: Assessments and surveillance interventions Agro-sylvo-pastoral interventions Cash based interventions, Food aid interventions Income Generating Activities interventions Research an innovative interventions to fight hunger Ensure technical guidance of programme implementation in multiple operational bases through regular field visits (30 to 50% of the time) and according to donors requirements and ACF-IN internal procedures and programme standards, Ensure monitoring of food security and livelihood projects (field visit, regular programme monitoring, budget forecast, staff evaluation and planning, donors reports, monthly reports, …); Ensure the preparation and writing of food security and livelihood proposals and donor reports (log frame, narrative, budget) together with the FSL team and in link with the support team. Support the organisation and facilitation of training sessions for technical teams and assisted communities Supervise and evaluate the Food security and livelihoods programme managers and subordinates. Closely coordinate and collaborate with other technical departments (nutrition, water and sanitation) and support departments (log-admin, Human resources); Liaising with donors, authorities, research institutes, partner organizations, NGOs, government bodies, and clusters at sub-regional/country level; Person Profile Open, creative, experiences, mature, responsible, flexible, culturally sensitive, energetic, interested. Dedicated to ACF values
Qualifications
Master degree in agronomy, veterinary, socio-economic, rural development, anthropology, geography, international development Further qualification in tropical agriculture or related subject preferred Working knowledge of at least English or French necessary, preferabley both.
Experience
Two years relevant work experience essential. Previous experience with ACFIN preferred. Minimum 4 years humanitarian experience. Management of international and national multi-cultural team Coordination with other international actors (i.e: donors, UN, INGO, local authorities) Knowledge of donors policies and guidelines Good stress management in tense and difficult environment
Competencies
Initiative and problem solving skills
Ability to capitalise on past experience and information available within the organisation in order to become self-sufficient and autonomous quickly Ability to take initiative where appropriate to deal with difficulties encountered in daily work Adaptability and flexibility
Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organisation itself Ability to work within a fluid situation (changes within the team, location of programmes) Ability to live and work within a team and respect the rules of collective living Motivation and involvement
Motivation and commitment to humanitarian ideals Interest in involvement beyond the job assigned i.e. active involvement in the ethos of the organisation itself Ability to integrate into the local environment including awareness of political and economic aspects of the country. Energy and stamina to withstand long working hours and often stressful conditions Professionalism and Management
Ability to conduct work in a professional and mature manner Ability to deal with relations with local authorities as a representative of Action Against Hunger Ability to manage local staff in a mature and impartial manner
How to apply:
Apply with resume and cover letter at http://actionagainsthunger.theresumator.com/apply/EdJpFV/Food-Security-A...
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