Livelihoods & Food Security Coordinator - (Afghan Nationality) Location: Mazar - Afghanistan

Mazār-e Sharīf

Organization: NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council
Location: Mazār-e Sharīf
Grade: Mid level - Mid level
Occupational Groups:
- Security and Safety
- Nutrition
- Other
- Emergency Aid and Response
- Food Security, Livestock and Livelihoods
- Managerial positions
Closing Date: Closed

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.

The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs

Purpose of the Job:
The Livelihoods and Food Security Coordinator (based in Mazar) will oversee the design and implementation of livelihoods and food security programmes in the North Region, under the country office’s newly-established Livelihoods and Food Security Core Competency. The Livelihoods and Food Security Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of the North Area Manager in the Mazar office. He/ she will work under the close technical guidance of the Livelihoods and Food Security Specialist and the Livelihoods and Food Security Coordinator in Kabul. He will also work very closely with NRC’s other units in the Mazar office (in particular the Education and Shelter units), to implement joint programmes.

Job description

Provide regular progress reports and flag any challenges or implementation delays to the Livelihoods and Food Security Specialist and Livelihoods and Food Security Coordinator in Kabul.
Coordinate with relevant partners in the North Region to implement livelihoods and food security projects – including other development and humanitarian organizations, government, and community leaders.
Help identify and design new food security and livelihood projects in the North Region (including development of funding proposals), working closely with the Food Security and Livelihoods Specialist in Kabul, and with other NRC units in the Mazar office (especially Shelter and Education colleagues)
Responsible for the management and implementation of Food Security & Livelihoods projects in the North Region in line with proposals, NRC strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality. Including:
Budget management: keeping track of project expenditures and flagging any underspending/ overspending issues to the North Area Manager and the Food Security and Livelihoods Specialist in Kabul
Overseeing the beneficiary selection process, based on guidance and procedures set by the Food Security and Livelihoods Specialist in Kabul.
Keeping clear and up-to-date records of distributions and activity implementation progress.
Ensuring that baseline assessments are carried out on time, including participating in data collection and data analysis as needed.
Ensuring that M&E plans are implemented on time, working closely with the M&E team in the Mazar and Kabul Offices.
Providing information as requested by the Grants/ M&E units in Kabul for reporting purposes
Share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities.
Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills
Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures

Qualifications

Master/Bachelor Degree in agriculture, food security, economics, business development/ entrepreneurship or related field.
Experience managing and implementing development or humanitarian projects
At least 3-4 years experience working in the private sector in small-business development (setting up or running small businesses) is a plus.
Experience with drafting and managing budgets
Strong computer skills (proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel is mandatory)
Creativity, curiosity and willingness to try new things and to challenge the status quo
A positive and collaborative attitude and willingness to work in a team
Experience working with vulnerable communities and people (displaced people, women, youth).