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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
  • 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.