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Livelihood and Food Security Coordinator Afghanistan Mazar

Afghanistan

  • Organization: NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council
  • Location: Afghanistan
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Security and Safety
    • Nutrition
    • Food Security, Livestock and Livelihoods
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: Closed

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 Northern Region, under the country office’s Livelihoods and Food Security Core Competency. The Livelihoods and Food Security Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of the Livelihoods and Food Security Manager in the North He/ she will work under the close technical guidance of the Livelihoods and Food Security Specialist in Kabul. He/ She will also work very closely with NRC’s other units in North (in particular the WASH, Protection, Education, ICLA, and Shelter and Camp Management units), to implement joint programmes.

The Livelihoods and Food Security Coordinator will be responsible for implementing, reporting on and ensuring the quality of all food security and livelihoods projects being implemented in the Nroth Region. This will include participating in data collection field work; overseeing the beneficiary selection process in coordination with communities, local stakeholders and other NRC units in the region, ensuring that projects are being implemented on schedule (including keeping clear records of distributions), and immediately flagging any challenges or delays to the Food Security and Livelihoods PM and Specialist in Kabul.

The coordinator is expected to focus more on integrated projects with other sectors (core competencies) within the NRC.

Caution: This role is national(Open to Female candidates only), only candidates from Afghanistan can be considered.

For more details about the Job Description  and NRC's Grade Structure please click on :Job Description and NRC Grade Structure

Generic responsibilities :

  • Line management of Livelihood and Food Security project field staff
  • Contribute to Livelihood and Food Security strategy development, project proposals and provide input on needs and gaps
  • Manage and implement delegated portfolio of Livelihood and Food Security projects (activities, budget and project documentation) as delegated from PM in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality
  • Provide regular progress reports to PM and Livelihood and Food Security CC Specialist (APM and Livelihood and Food Security CC Specialist if no PM) 
  • Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist
  • 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
  • Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedure

Specific responsibilities:

  • Provide regular progress reports and flag any challenges or implementation delays to the Livelihoods and Food Security PM/ Specialist in Kabul.
  • Ensure all project components are carrying out based on project timeline and plan.
  • Responsible to follow up reported challenges and ensure the solutions are addressed.
  • 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 PM/Specialist in Kabul, and with other NRC units in the Mazar office (especially WASH, Shelter, ICLA, Protection, Camp Management and Education colleagues)
  • Responsible to attend any coordination meeting linked to the program in UN, GOV, INGO.
  • Enhance coordination with relevant governmental departments and ensure for data sharing to maintain transparency and accountability.
  • Cooperate livelihood and Food Security Project Manager in weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
  • Support livelihood and Food Security Project Manager with respect to data sharing, data comprehension and integrity.
  • Follow up with support units in order to track the procurements are going smoothly as planned. .
  • Support Livelihood and Food Security Project Manager in arranging necessary documents required for PRM- on monthly basis.
  • Ensure the required MoVs are uploading to office 365 right after completion of each activity to office 365.
  • Ensure the inclusion of cash-based interventions and marked based programs in country and area-based strategies and their implementation across and within NRC’s core competencies
  • Provide an enabling environment for the implementation of cash-based interventions, including multi-purpose cash assistance, emergency cash responses
  • Performs any other task as assigned by supervisor.

 

Generic professional competencies for this position:

  • University degree in Business Administration, food science, economy, enterprise development, animal science, agriculture or agribusiness, Master degree will be Preferred.
  • 5 year of experience in humanitarian or private sectors.
  • 3 years of experience in the implementation of business development sector, supporting women would be preferred.
  • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
  • Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal
  • 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, and youth).

Context related skills, knowledge and experience:

  • Knowledge of the local languages.
  • Strong management skills, including personnel and financial management
  • Experience in capacity building and training of staff
  • Experience of proposal and report writing
  • Experience in logistics and administrative management
  • Experience of coordination and advocacy work
  • Political and cultural awareness and experience of working where insecurity is an issue
  • Strong analytical thinking skills (qualitative and qualitative)
  • Advanced computer skills
  • Candidates with geographical experience will be preferred.

Behavioural competencies

  • Handling insecure environments
  • Managing resources to optimize results
  • Empowering and building trust
  • Managing performance and development
  • Planning and delivering results

 

We Offer:

  • Monthly Salary based on NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale.
  • NRC has medical coverage for staff plus 4 dependents.
  • Eid Bonus once per year.
  • Leave and Holidays accordingly Afghanistan Labour Law.
  • Top up Credit card on monthly basis.
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