Livelihoods and Food Security Technical Assistant

Generic Responsibilities

• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines.
• Assist a range of support with the implementation of the LFS portfolio according to plan of action.
• Implements independently procedures and activities within own function or core competency as delegated.
• Responsible for organizing and delivery of tasks in line with priorities and standards.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the specialist area of work in which technical assistance and support is being provided, to be most effective in supporting the team.
• Use initiative in day-to-day problem solving in line with agreed procedures, priorities, and standards for the area of work.
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.
• Ensure proper filing of documents according to NRC policy.

Specific Responsibilities

• Involve and inform the communities and community leaders about the activities
• Prepare weekly activity plans and submit weekly updates on achievement
• Work for the procurement, development, and distribution of materials and equipment are timely and according to the procedure
• Assist with training of the incentive workers and closely support and monitor their works 
• To plan and monitor the project activities in collaboration with the teams such as field assessments, market price monitoring, cash transfer, distribution of LFS inputs (agricultural seeds, tools, IGA materials)
• Prepare the required documentation of the project according to the operational plan and M&E plan
• To conduct regular meetings with beneficiaries, community management committees, local authorities, and partners on the distribution arrangement food production, IGA development, and other relevant issues.
• To contribute to the implementation of the project activities at the local level, in close collaboration with the communities, partners, and local authorities.
• To work closely with local organizations (VSO, NRDEP, etc.).
• Contribute to the introduction of new technology, methods, and approaches to improve the quality of the activities.
• To assist the LFS project team in the identification of new projects and new areas of intervention. 

Application procedure

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to send application letter together with updated curriculum vitae that includes contact details of three work-related referees using below link.

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Applications should be submitted latest by June 07, 2024 at 5:00 pm.

NB: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply!

Generic professional competencies:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience from working with livelihood or food security as a Technical Assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• B.Sc./BA degree in agriculture, or other related fields
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Good knowledge of English, both written and verbal
• Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:
• Goo.d knowledge of the area and context in IDPs in Somali Region
• Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in local languages.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Local language
• Understanding of various donors requirement
• To work under pressure

 Behavioral competencies

• Managing resources to optimize results
• Managing performance and development
• Analyzing
• Handling insecure environments
• Empowering and building trust
• Working with people