Save The Children Food Security & Livelihoods Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

Save The Children Food Security & Livelihoods Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Id: 221023

Category: Development and Project Management, Economics

Location: Gode, Somali

Career Level: Mid Level ( 2+ - 5 years experience)

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: As per the scale of the organization

Job Description

Role Purpose:

Responsible for day to day activities of the implementation and the evaluation of the project. This position has the role of implementing, following up, monitoring and evaluating the program activities, and securing commitments and accountability for FSL results in the implementation area.

Ensure correct beneficiary selection procedure and criteria are use during beneficiaries targeting process

Ensure any feedback from beneficiaries or target communities correctly collected and shared with coordinator, are responded to appropriately or raised with FSL manager, Advisor or Manager if needed

Key Duties & Responsibilities

This position has the role of implementing, following up, monitoring and evaluating the program activities, and securing commitments and accountability for FSL results in the implementation area.

Responsible for FSL day to day activity implementation in Korahey Zone
Work closely with FSL Project Assistants, local government line ministries and the communities in the planning and coordination of Save the Children FSL Activity Under FFO project

Provide regular report and updates to the Project Coordinator regarding on project activities from the Field

Ensure correct beneficiary selection procedure and criteria are followed by the FSL Facilitator, community mobilisers and committees;

Ensure any feedback from beneficiaries or target communities shared by FSL Project Facilitator and the community members are responded to appropriately or raised with Project

Coordinator, and Take any Advisor or Manager as needed

Support FSL Facilitator in the planning of their day to day activities;

Coordinate with FSL Coordinator and field finance team, field logistics in the planning of cash distribution activities.

Ensure that beneficiaries are adequately communicated about project activities and plans, including distribution date and conditions required for verification.

Training of FSL Facilitator and data collectors on PDM tools and price monitoring tools and regularly check the quality of information collected

Provide regular progress report to the Project coordinator as per the requirement

Prepare monthly and quarterly plans for monitoring, review and quarterly and annual project reports and plans

Be fully aware of how far the project fulfils child rights in terms of SCI’s strategic and thematic plans. Ensure that Child Rights programming is effectively incorporated into all aspects of SCI’s work

Organize meetings to sensitize communities about the purpose and modalities of the food security and livelihoods project

Insure all Document relevant distribution data (Beneficiary List, Master list are well Completed and Corrected)

Participate and lead selection of beneficiaries for the different Criteria

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Works closely with implementing partners to oversee quality of work and provide technical support

Technical Support role

Support communities to increase their knowledge and skills through training, exposure and joint actions

Strengthen community self-mobilization through their leaders for participation in their planning, implementation and monitoring of activities

Share latest development ideas and appropriate technologies to community members/groups

Share information on support and cooperation opportunities with communities and other stakeholders

Use a variety of extension methods, which are suited to the situation, and build the capacities (knowledge, and skills) of communities and GoE extension agents

Promote constructive customary mechanisms and institution building with

in communities

Promote adoption of approaches that leads to sustainable development

Build communities’ management skills in analysis and reflection processes, setting goals for improvements, planning implementation steps, taking action, and monitoring progress

Supervision/Monitoring/Coordination and documentation role analysing, tabulation, documentation and dissemination data collected by FSL facilitators

Acquire accurate information about pastoral families/households, their problems, needs and capabilities as well as changes and trends in the communities, including their driving factors and impeding forces

Develop a simple and sustainable supervision and monitoring system to guide the communities in monitoring project activities with collaboration of FSL facilitators

Job Requirements

Diploma/First degree (BSC) in agriculture, livelihoods, rural development, economics or related field

At least 2 years of proven experience in livelihoods, NRM and DRR, food security, and/or emergency livelihood/food security interventions in NGOs or similar organization in pastoral areas

Strong Knowledge for Cash Transfer Modality and Selection Criteria

Substantial experience in managing team, coordinating, mobilizing community, planning, implementation, supervision, monitoring and reporting

Proven ability to manage a complex and demanding workload

Excellent Report Writing and English proficiency skills

Experience and knowledge of pastoral context preferably Somali region and knowledge of Somali language is advantageous

Good advocacy, communication, presentation and facilitation skills

Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to train and mentor staff

Work experience in diverse international NGOs is an asset

Ability and willingness to travel and work in rural areas where the project is implemented

Qualified Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. The duty station of the position holder will be in Lasdankayre, Bodaley, & Higloley Woredas of Korahey Zone Somali Regional State in Ethiopia. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection.

We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.

We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

How to Apply

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the MINIMUM requirements should apply using the

below link: https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl

on or before 02 Sept, 2019

Save The Children Food Security & Livelihoods Officer Jobs in Ethiopia