Food Security Assistant

About Premier Urgency International

Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency. 

PUI works in 10 areas of intervention and distinguishes itself by the implementation of an integrated approach in its response. This method aims to identify and understand the needs of all those affected by a crisis. Our teams come together to bring a rapid global response to the basic needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises to help them regain independence and dignity. 

PUI in Ethiopia:

Although PUI has not been operational particularly in Ethiopia, the organization has long time presence in East African region, mainly in Sudan and South Sudan. 

Following the north Ethiopia conflict, which erupted in 2020, and the reports of recurrent drought, which is affecting the life and livelihood of millions in different regions of Ethiopia, PUI decided to contribute its part to address the humanitarian needs triggered by both manmade and natural disasters. For this reason, PUI has been registered with FDRE Authority for Civil Society Organization (ACSO) since June 22, 2022 to enable the organization to operate legally in the country. Since then, PUI has been doing needs assessment in different regions of the country to identify gaps in order to decide where to put its effort for optimum results. Following some of these assessments, PUI has decided to implement its first project in Afar and Benishangul Gumuze region where the consequences of the recent conflict and the ongoing drought has significantly affected the population of the region.

PUI is also actively looking for more partners to respond to more humanitarian needs in other regions of the country which were affected by conflict and natural disasters.   

General Assignments / Scope of the Role:

The Food Security Assistant is responsible for the proper implementation of the Food Assistance project in Afar Region based on the modality of intervention of the mission.

Under supervision of the Food Security Officer, the Food Security Assistant is responsible for supporting all start-up food support activities in Abala, Berhale and Dalol Woredas of Afar Region. 

The Assistant is responsible for implementation of nutrition related activities including SAM, IYCF-E at local level using participatory and community based or outreach approaches. S/he is also expected to provide technical support Woreda Health extension Workers and other staff working in the area of under-five nutrition. S/he is also responsible for collecting child Health Data including growth monitoring and sharing for appropriate health expert for case identification based on the biometric information. 

Summary of Task and Responsibilities

Follow up implementation of the activity on the field 

• Ensure the implementation of food assistance program in the selected areas. 
• Ensure proper targeting of the families of children affected with malnutrition. 
• Ensure proper follow up of the food assistance for the targeted beneficiaries. 
• Ensure a weekly meeting to follow work plan on the field.
• Participate in Registration, Baseline, Verification and PDM surveys suing KOBO Toolbox
• Verify and ensure that all collected data is coherent and that no duplications take place.
• Support in conducting individual sensitization sessions with targeted households. 
• Reports consolidated to be share on the weekly basis to s/he line manager. 
• Draft and share success stories based on the impact or outcome of the intervention. 
• Highlight problem and delays and propose solution to be discussed and validated with coordination and management team. 
• Liaise with line manager to propose specific point for planning capacity.
• Work in close collaboration with staff of other sectors and support team 

Specific objectives and linked activities

• Ensures the timely and quality implementation of the project(s).
• Monitors closely the implementation of activities at field.                                                         
• Ensures that all project(s) documents are correctly filled.
• Ensures that all project(s) documents are properly archived and filed.
• Identifies needs within the community and proposes potential response.
• Ensures integration of activities at the field with various sectors.

Required Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Degree in Agriculture or other related fields.   
• Special training on Food assistance related topics.
• At least 2 years of Similar experience. 
• Experience working in Humanitarian context. 
• Experience in cash based assistance
• Experience working in Afar region 

Required Skills & Competencies

• Good mastery of Word and Excel office packages 
• Knowledge of KOBO Toolbox
• Strong commitment in humanitarian principles 
• Ability to work independently while taking initiatives and showing a sense of responsibility 
• Ability to withstand pressure 
• Ability to organize and manage priorities, to prioritize a heavy workload and to delegate accordingly 
• Good analytical skills, rationality and logic 
• Good brainstorming and trouble-shooting skills 
• Problem solving and leadership skills 
• Excellent communication skills in English, Afar and Amharic.         

                                            OUR COMMITMENTS
•    Première Urgence Internationale sees diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, profiles and statuses among its Human Resources as a major asset for its humanitarian action, and therefore compels itself to the strict observance of the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment process.  
•    Première Urgence Internationale applies a policy of  zero tolerance towards exploitation, sexual abuse and mistreatment, in all its forms, of women, children and all other vulnerable persons. It engages all its staff to promote, disseminate and respect the principles set out in its ethical charter.
•    Please note that Première Urgence Internationale shall not in any case request a financial contribution for administrative costs related to recruitment. Any such information would be fraudulent, please disregard it. 
 

Availability: As Soon As Possible

Salary Scale: As per the organization salary scale

Contract Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension                                               

How To Apply

If you are interested, please send your application composed of none returnable CV, Covering Letter with “Food Security Assistant” written in the subject line, and three references, applicants to the following addresses:

                                                         Through www.ethiojobs.net And/or In person at PUI office in Abala, Afar.  

Deadline: Wednesday July 24 2024

NB: Only short listed applicants will be, communicated on and selection process includes technical test and an interview.

Female Candidates are Highly Encouraged to Apply