Job Vacancies Announcement:

Job Title:                    Emergency Food Security & Vulnerable Livelihoods (EFSVL) Officer
Location:                   Kibondo and Kasulu, Tanzania
Contract Type:          Fixed term contract (3 months)
Number of Posts:      2
Preferred:                   Candidates from Kigoma Region
Reports to:                 EFSVL Manager

Who We Are
Oxfam in Tanzania (OiTZ) helps people in communities in very tangible ways: improving food security and livelihoods, reducing gender-based violence, increasing women’s economic and political participation; and working with pastoralist communities. OXFAM responded in May 2015 to the influx of Burundi refugees with initial activities in emergency water supply, sanitation and health promotion services. In October 2015 emergency food security for vulnerable livelihoods activities were started.
To achieve this, OXFAM seeks to recruit suitably qualified Tanzania Nationals to fill in the position for Emergency Food Security and Vulnerable Livelihoods (EFSVL) Officers one to be based in Kibondo and the other one in Kasulu districts of Kigoma region.
Key Responsibilities

Perform assessments, data collection and to verify data collected in the field
Data entry and experience with Excel, other database programmes
Participate in the design of project and programme activities, Support EFSVL Manager in project planning and implementation requirements
Work closely with partners, community members and local government to implement food security and livelihood activities, including but not limited to:

Support beneficiary verification and registration;
Community-level sensitisation/awareness to communities about activities’ objectives
Support organisation of and arrangements for distributions
Perform post-distribution monitoring activities and longer-term monitoring

Design, draft or adapt tools for use in programme activities with support from the Manager
Support technical training sessions when relevant/appropriate
Produce weekly or bi-weekly progress reports against an agreed work plan, monitor partner progress and support EFSVL Manager in overall project monitoring and reporting
Support market mapping and analysis activities
Coordinate and collaborate with partner organisations, local authorities, and with other agencies
Utilize self learning and identification of relevant learning opportunities to improve EFSVL knowledge and skills
Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Skills and Competencies
Essential:

Bachelor degree in agriculture, economics, rural development, community development or any relevant field.

Minimum two years in similar positions/experience (programme support, field-experience)
Good communication skills, ability to convey complex information in a straightforward, interesting way (strong English and Kiswahili).
Ability to speak Kiha/Kirundi is an added advantage
Attention to detail and critical analysis.
Experience in data entry and database management (Excel)
Experience conducting assessments and supporting analysis of results
Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relations with multicultural and multi ethnic teams, including working with partner organisations
Good organizational and communication skills with international and national staff.
Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
Experience and commitment to promote equity, gender and diversity
Desirable:

Previous working experience with international/non-profit organizations.
Experience in emergency and early recovery programmes.
Mature and professional attitude and approach

To Apply
If you believe you qualify for the above post, please submit your application and CV, detailing your experience for the post and include two referees, preferably your current line manager by applying online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs. You are advised to use advert reference number INT3238 and job title above. The closing date for applications is 21^st February 2017
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply