Manager, Food Security and Livelihoods Full Time NEW

Program Description (Background) / Description du programme (contexte)

In order to contribute to improving the nutritional status and livelihoods of vulnerable individuals and communities affected by crises and shocks in the Adamawa and Northern regions, a collaborative framework is established between IMC and WFP for the implementation of specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions and the development of sustainable livelihoods. To do this, a Manager is need or the project.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: The manager Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) supports country missions in designing, implementing & monitoring of FSL projects in humanitarian and development contexts as well as training and building capacity of existing and newly recruited local FSL staff and stakeholders in IMC FSL standards and programming. The FSL manager will also represent IMC in FSL sector clusters and technical working groups in-country. He/she will be supervised in-country and technically supported by the International Medical Corps’ Global Food Security & Livelihoods Advisor at HQ.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical and Implementation support

• Support efficient planning, implementation, and monitoring of FSL projects ensuring that they conform to IMC FSL standards, internationally accepted standards, and country guidelines.
• Work with Finance and Logistics to plan and procure FSL related supplies within program budgets, ensuring compliance with IMC FSL standards, procedures, and donor regulations.
• Coordinate with other FSL partners, IMC sectors and community leaders to conduct multi-sectoral assessments, identify the need for FSL options and support the country mission to feed assessment result into proposals if needed.
• Collaborate with the Program Director, MEAL, and other sector coordinators to create synergies’ and achieve integrated program objectives and smooth implementation.
• Organize regular review, update, and experience sharing meetings among FSL staff, identify areas of concern and provide workable solutions for identified challenges.
• Collaborate with the country project teams and sector coordinators to identify existing project implementation gaps and new opportunities for FSL program development.
• Coordinate the necessary FSL assessments in existing and in potential new areas.
• Demonstrate understanding of the FSL technical approaches and the role of linking FSL and early warning in preventative nutrition interventions and guide FSL staff in implementing multi-sectoral programs.
• Work closely with Global FSL Advisors and exchange sound practices.

Capacity Building

• Induct new FSL staff in IMC FSL standards and technical aspects of planning, implementing, and monitoring of FSL programs to enable them to fit in and effectively do their jobs.
• Assess their training needs; and develop a training program to meet these needs.
• Assist the staff to develop/adopt appropriate technical training manuals and facilitator’s guides.
• Support the staff to build strong relationships with community groups to promote active participation.
• Support the FSL staff to write reports, document successes, challenges, and best practices for external and internal use.

Representation

• Actively represent International Medical Corps and serve as the technical resource person on food security and livelihoods sector networks and technical Working Groups

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Strong technical skills in designing and implementing appropriate and effective FSL projects, and donor reporting.
• Familiarity with design and programming processes of different donors especially USAID, DFID, WFP among others.
• Knowledge in any FSL technical areas like Food assistance, Nutrition-sensitive Agriculture, Livestock, Income generating activities, VSLAs, micro-finance, Vocational skills training, disaster risk reduction etc.
• Ability to provide implementation and technical support for IMC staff in the proper implementation of integrated FSL interventions’ in humanitarian and development contexts.
• Ability to conduct technical FSL assessments, read, analyze, and interpret data and write technical reports.
• Ability to work effectively with government, community leaders, international/national organizations, donors, partners, and other International Medical Corps relationships.
• Strong communication, coordination, and representation skills.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in ensuring community participation and gender mainstreaming in humanitarian programming.
• Advanced proficiency in the use of MS Office, and other computer applications.
• Ability to cope with stress; hardship; patience and flexibility and willingness to work additional hours in order to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to travel to remote field sites and nutrition facilities.

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Typically, a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Food security, rural development, Entrepreneurship, International development, or any other agricultural related discipline. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Typically, 5+ year of relevant and progressive experience in designing, planning, implementing, supervising, and reporting on Food security and Livelihoods programs.
• Technical background in any of the following FSL disciplines; Food assistance, Agriculture, Livestock, nutrition-sensitive agriculture, Income generating activities, VSLAs, micro-finance, Vocational skills training, disaster risk reduction.
• Experience in staff capacity building, facilitation of training and workshops, writing/ developing project proposals and project reports.
• Professional experience in areas of global food policy and food security.
• Ability to lead FSL assessments, analyze data, draft FSL reports/publications providing implications for countries.
• Familiarity with international standards and guidelines for Food Security and Livelihood, Humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written and advocacy skills.
• Relevant regional experience strongly preferred.

Additional Technical or Language Requirements / Exigences techniques ou linguistiques supplémentaires

Ability to write and speak French and English Ability to manage a multicultural team

Code of Conduct / Code de conduite

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report. If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

Dans le cadre de ce poste, une personne doit promouvoir et encourager une culture de la conformité et de l’éthique dans l’ensemble de l’organisation et maintenir une compréhension claire des normes de conformité et d’éthique d’International Medical Corps et des donateurs et les respecter. Le personnel est également chargé de prévenir les violations de notre code de conduite et d’éthique, qui peuvent impliquer des conflits d’intérêts, de la fraude, de la corruption ou du harcèlement. Si vous constatez, entendez parler ou êtes mis(e) au courant de toute violation du code de conduite et d’éthique ou de la politique de sauvegarde, vous avez l’obligation de le signaler. S’il s’agit d’un poste de supervision qui implique de donner l’exemple d’un comportement éthique par sa propre conduite et la supervision du travail des autres ; de s’assurer que les personnes sous votre responsabilité ont suffisamment de connaissances et de ressources pour suivre les normes décrites dans le code de conduite et d’éthique ; de contrôler le respect des normes par les personnes que vous supervisez ; d’appliquer le code de conduite et d’éthique et les politiques d’International Medical Corps, y compris la politique de sauvegarde et la politique de protection contre le harcèlement, l’intimidation et l’inconduite sexuelle sur le lieu de travail, de manière cohérente et équitable ; de soutenir les employés qui, de bonne foi, soulèvent des questions ou des inquiétudes.

Safeguarding / Sauvegarde

It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons.

Il est de la responsabilité et de l’obligation de tout le personnel de sauvegarder et protéger les populations auprès desquelles il intervient, y compris les adultes qui peuvent être particulièrement vulnérables et les enfants. Cela inclut, de la part de notre personnel ou de nos partenaires, la protection contre les comportements suivants : exploitation et abus sexuels ; exploitation, négligence ou abus d’enfants, d’adultes à risque ou de personnes LGBTI ; et toute forme de traite des êtres humains.

Equal Opportunities / Égalité des chances

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

International Medical Corps est fière d’offrir à tous ses employés et candidats qualifiés l’égalité des chances en matière d’emploi, sans distinction de race, de couleur, de religion, de sexe, d’orientation sexuelle, d’origine nationale ou ethnique, d’âge, de handicap ou de statut d’ancien combattant.

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