Food Security Livelihood Officer ( National Position) AlDhalea - Yemen
AlDhalea
- Organization: NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council
- Location: AlDhalea
- Grade: Mid/Senior level - Mid/Senior - Internationally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Security and Safety
- Nutrition
- Emergency Aid and Response
- Food Security
- Closing Date: Closed
The purpose of the FSL officer position is day to day implementation of the food security and livelihoods Projects in AL Dhalea’a governorate.
Job description
- Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines.
- Implement delegated FSL project portfolio according to plan of action.
- Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.
- Ensure proper filing of documents .
- Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist.
- Promote and share ideas for technical improvement.
- Under the guidance of the FSL coordinator , the Food Security Project Officer will contribute to the start-up of the Food Security Program and the achievement of NRC’s objectives in Yemen.
- Be responsible for the supervision and execution of Food Security projects in AL Dhalea’a governorate.
- Line management of the FSL staff in AL Dhalea’a and ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills.
- Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders in the field
- To supervise and train the FSL project team in AL Dhalea’a focusing on efficient planning, coordination, implementation , monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of the project activities.
- In coordination with the line manager ,to plan and follow the activities of the FSL projects with the team such as field assessments, identification of the project locations and beneficiaries , providing of emergency food assistance through cash ,voucher or in kind modalities , carry out of the required trainings to beneficiaries , facilitate the establishment of the community committees in the targeted locations and conduct mobilization and sensitization sessions to the community leaders and other stakeholders in the field.
- To ensure the proper project implementation according to the operational and M&E Plan.
- To participate actively in the monitoring of the project in collaboration with the M&E team with a specific attention on the efficiency and appropriateness of the Cash/Voucher Transfer system, the project commodity movements (order, procurement, delivery, storage, transport, distribution and utilization) and the market price monitoring.
- To conduct regular meetings with beneficiaries, community management committees, local authorities and partners on the cash/voucher transfer, distribution arrangements, food production and IGA development and other relevant issues.
- To coordinate the implementation of the project activities at the local level, in close collaboration with the communities, partners and local authorities.
- To conduct project team coordination meeting on weekly and monthly basis and prepare weekly, biweekly and monthly reports and also assessment reports as appropriate.
- To work on the partnership between local organizations and the concerned stakeholders in the field level.
- To assist the FSL coordinator in the identification of new projects and new areas of intervention.
- To assist the proect staff and partners in encouraging and sensitizing public opinion on Protection issues and Rights focused activities.
- To carry out any additional study or
Qualifications
- University Degree preferably in agriculture, agro economy, economy social science, development studies or other relevant discipline.
- Experience from working on FSL project implementation in a humanitarian/recovery context.
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
- Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile.
- Some knowledge of English.
Education field
- Social sciense
- Agricultural / Forestry / Aquaculture
Education level
- College / University, Bachelor's degree
Personal qualities
- knowledge on the context of the targeted governorate .
- At least three years of experience in implementation of FSL activities using different types of modalities such as cash , voucher and in kind .
- English communication skills in writing and speaking .
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analysis skills (qualitative and qualitative).
- Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Good understanding of complex emergencies and crisis contexts.
- Flexible and creative.
- Strong organizational and logistical skills.
- Goal oriented with ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
- Ability and willingness to work and live in challenging conditions.
- Excellent computer skills.
Language
- Arabic
- English
We offer
- 4 months Contract with possibility of extension subject to funds.
- Local candidates from AlDhalea Governorate are highly encouraged to apply .
- Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply .
Miscellaneous info
- Travel: Some travelling must be expected
This vacancy is now closed.