NRC Livelihoods & Food Security Coordinator Jobs in Ethiopia
NRC Livelihoods & Food Security Coordinator Jobs in Ethiopia
Job DescriptionAll NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s values.
To be dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable are attitudes and believes that shall guide our actions and relationships.
Roles & Responsibilities
The purpose of the CC Coordinator position is to implement delegated CC project portfolio
Generic responsibilities
Line management of area CC project staff
Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
Contribute to CC strategy development, project proposals and provide input on needs and gaps
Manage and implement delegated portfolio of CC projects (activities, budget and project documentation) as delegated from CC specialist in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality
Provide regular progress reports to AM
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
Specific Responsibilities
In close collaboration with the Area Manager and with technical support of the Food Security and Livelihoods Technical Specialist, expand, develop, manage and implement the NRC’s LFS projects in Dollo Addo and all IDP camps and relevant villages according to strategy, proposals and plans.
Manage and monitor project finance and budget; maintain strong control on budgets ensuring spending within available resources and in compliance with donor and NRC grant management guidelines
Develop proposals for maintenance and expansion of FSL projects. This includes taking lead and participates in actual FSL and YEP design, inception and implementation.
Contribute to the quality assurance, direction and consistency of YEP centres.
In close collaboration with M&E Officer,
ensures that lessons learnt and success stories from the programme are effectively documented and shared.
Liaise with field education authorities and stake holders to ensure effective coordination, implementation, and monitoring of FSL programme.
Represent NRC FSL in cluster and other livelihoods related meetings in the region and in the field
Ensure that detailed annual work plans and budget for all food security and livelihoods (incl. YEP activities) are prepared in a coordinated and timely manner.
Job Requirements
Generic Professional competencies
Minimum of B.Sc./BA degree in Natural Resource management, agribusiness, business, business management, management, Technical and vocational training, entrepreneurship, economics, marketing, livelihoods or other related field
Minimum of 5 years of professional experiences in areas of refugee livelihood, resilience building &/ building coping mechanisms and related jobs with humanitarian /development NGO’s
Experience from working as a Livelihoods coordinator 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
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience
Experience in business startup management and development
Proven track record in the design, development and management of traditional emergency food security and livelihoods interventions
Innovative approach to youth skills development through use of ICT and modern technology
Exposure of centers of excellence and innovation
Local languages and cultures
Understanding of various donor’s requirement
Ability to work under pressure and in harsh environment
Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity
Understanding Ethiopian education policies including alternative basic education for out of school children
Behavioral competencies
Handling insecure environments
Managing resources to optimize results
Empowering and building trust
Managing performance and development
Planning and delivering results
Leading, organizing and building capacity of CC staff
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; NRC Livelihoods & Food Security Coordinator Jobs in Ethiopia
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