UN Livelihoods & Food Security Specialist Jobs in Ethiopia
The Norwegian Refugee Council in Ethiopia is looking for a Livelihoods and Food Security (LFS) Specialist to lead the technical development of NRC's LFS programme in Ethiopia.
The LFS Specialist will provide strategic direction and support implementation for quality assurance; as well as mentoring, training, and capacity building staff.
Job description
Develop the LFS Core Competence (CC) Strategy and contribute to NRC Ethiopia's Country Strategy
Provide technical oversight of NRC Livelihoods and Food Security activities; ensuring quality standards; developing tools to facilitate quality implementation; conducting field visits and ensuring that project implementation is in compliance with the donors’ agreed requirements, community expectations, global standards, and NRC, government policies and minimum standards
Contribute to fundraising, develop and revise funding proposals, budgets, technical assessments and quality or up to standard donor reports;
Ensure that key learnings are extracted from implementation of LFS projects, and incorporate them in the programme design and staff development processes;
Provide systematic training and build capacity of technical staff;
Represent NRC in relevant forums/clusters, including with national authorities and donors;
Solicit, develop, promote and share ideas for improvement, innovation and necessary changes in project approaches and activities.
Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management/Economics/Social Sciences , or relevant and related field
At least five years of relevant experience in the field of technical expertise in a range of humanitarian/recovery contexts.
Experience of proposal development and the ability to write concise, accurate reports in easily-understood language.
Strong coordination competence, with the ability to establish and supervise technical lines, promote communication and knowledge sharing, manage multiple work streams, and ensure quality.
Ability to lead Livelihoods & Food Security assessments together with other sectors, analyse data and advise the Country Programme in sustainable and relevant actions based on
the findings of such assessments
Ability and experience in leading technical design, monitoring and implementation of Cash based Interventions (CBIs) as well as market assessments.
Strong experience in resilience programming particularly in conflict and/or drought affected contexts.
Experience working in Value Chain development and private sector engagement use M4P approaches, VSLAs and nutrition sensitive programming will be an advantage.
Ability to assess institutional and professional capacity, design capacity development strategies through participatory mechanisms, and deliver organisational and staff development through a variety of means, including formal and informal training, mentoring, coaching and workshop facilitation.
Ability to monitor and analyse policy issues affecting the Livelihoods & Food Security sector and advise management on policy & advocacy issues
Understanding and experience of programme monitoring, evaluation and reporting, with the ability to design effective M&E tools and train implementation staff in their use, and to use evidence to inform programme design and management.
Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Commitment to participatory and inclusive methods of working, and cultural sensitivity.
Knowledge of the context in Ethiopia is an advantage.
Personal qualities
Handling insecure environments
Strategic thinking
Empowering and building trust
Influencing
Initiate action and change
Analysing
We offer
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Travel: Approximately 40% travel to field locations
Contract Duration: 12 months with possible extension
Salary & Benefits: NRC offers a competitive compensation package
NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners/employees and check that they have not been involved in illegal activity. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 28th August,2018
For more information and job application details, see; UN Livelihoods & Food Security Specialist Jobs in Ethiopia
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