2022-01-20

Livelihoods & Food Security Coordinator – Garowe, Puntland, Somalia

Garowe, Puntland, Somalia
Posted on January 20, 2022

NRC

Livelihoods & Food Security Coordinator – Garowe, Puntland, Somalia

Livelihoods & Food Security Coordinator Somalia Puntland (national position)

Garowe, Somalia

Apply Before: 02/05/2022, 04:00 PM

Job Description

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.

Generic Responsibilities;

Line management of LFS project field staff
Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
Contribute to LFS strategy development, project proposals and provide input on needs and gaps, including on protection risks and needs to the AM.
Manage and implement delegated portfolio of LFS projects (activities, budget and project documentation) as delegated from AM in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality
Help in conducting needs assessment data collection, analysis and report generation on periodic basis.
Provide regular progress reports and flag any challenges or implementation delays to the AM and CC Specialist.
Explore and assess new and better ways to assist projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection
Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities
Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills
Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy

Specific Responsibilities;

Oversees timely, efficient and quality implementation of LFS projects and activities in Area by ensuring that all document guiding implementation such as budgets, DIPs, cash forecasts are developed and/ or periodically updated and used correctly.
Coordinates and shares information regularly with the BRCiS Consortium Management Unit, Country level resilience focal point, and other Consortium structures as applicable
Provides agricultural/ Natural Resource Management/ VSLA and Nutrition sensitive interventions technical backstopping and follow ups to all resilience and livelihoods and food security activities in Area.
Review reports from field staff for quality and consistency before submission and further dissemination
Train Livelihoods & food security field staff, partners and relevant stakeholders on basic Livelihoods & food security concepts and tools
Responsible for compilation of budget forecasts, Bi-Weekly Reports and draft donor reports
Works with officers in planning community meetings for beneficiaries and stakeholders
Supervises field staff in order to aid efficient and effective service delivery to beneficiaries during project implementation
Participates in program staff performance management as may be required
Liaises with local leaders and authorities giving overview of project activities, seeking their support and participation where required.
Keep track of project expenditures and flag any underspending/ overspending issues to the Area Manager.
Oversee the beneficiary selection process, based on guidance and procedures set by the M&E Manager.
Ensures that Baseline Surveys, Post distribution Monitoring(PDMs) and End-line surveys are carried out on time, including participating in data collection and data analysis as needed.
Ensures that M&E plans are implemented on time, working closely with the M&E team in area.

Qualifications:

University degree in Agriculture, food security, natural resource management, environmental science/forestry or relevant
Minimum of 4 years’ relevant working experience, at least 2 years with a humanitarian program
Minimum 3 years’ experience in food security and livelihoods projects.
Experience with drafting and managing budgets.
Well versed in donor report writing.
Knowledge of basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel and Power point)
Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Context/Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity
Good understanding of complex emergencies and crisis contexts with a sense of humour
Attention to detail, flexible and creative
Goal oriented with ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
Very good organizational and administrative skills
Strong team working and support role skills

What We Offer:

Contract period: 1year, with possibility of extension

Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions

Duty station: Garowe

Travel: frequent travel to project areas

NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners and to check that its partners have not been involved in illegal activities. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.

Additional Information:

Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.

Incomplete, email and paper applications will not be considered.

Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

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