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Position: Food security and livelihood coordinator
Job Time: Full-Time
Job Type: Contract
Place of Work: Nekemte - Ethiopia
Posted date: 1 year ago
Deadline: Submition date is over

ROLE PURPOSE:

The FSL thematic response Coordinator for the ECHO 3rd round funded multi-sector and integrated project implementation will be responsible to coordinate, supervising, and providing technical assistance for the implementation of agriculture and livelihood activities for conflict and Violence affected people at the targeted Zonal, IDPs? woredas, and Kebele levels. S/he will actively participate in, and strengthen, nutrition multi-sectoral coordination TWG among the various relevant sectors with that of the agriculture sector; identify strategies and facilitate the implementation of Emergency response FSL activities among vulnerable households; ensure proper documentation of information, data, experiences, and lessons learned. S/he shall provide consistent and strong technical support to the implementing partner, and organize targeted experience-sharing visits among the implementing partners in targeted areas. S/he will be accountable for reporting and the day-to-day communication with the Nekemte Project office & SCI CO FSL TAs related to the implementation of the project and also compile and submit quality and timely donor reports on demand.

The position holder will be responsible for organizing training and awareness-raising activities for project beneficiaries and documenting the outcome of dialogue or conversation using minutes. S/He will identify the logistic need and other issues for project implementation as per the project plan and budget. He/she will monitor project activities implemented in the targeted area and disseminates the necessary logistic support. He /she will document beneficiaries and distribute item data (disaggregated by gender, disability, age, and community level).

He/ she is responsible to ensure effective regular communication with Project Managers, CO FSL TAs, and team playing roles regarding issues related to the project implementation.

JOB-SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project development and management

  • Conduct an Assessment to Identify the contextual need of IDPs related to FSL with Woreda and Zonal Agricultural experts and prepare the assessment quality reports
  • Support the coordination and implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with SCI program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
  • Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules.
  • Coordinate, supervise, and provide technical assistance for proper implementation of Emergency response food security and livelihood(FSL) activities like homestead vegetable production, productive livestock rearing, food safety, and postharvest handling planned by the project with respective governments at woreda and kebele levels.
  • Facilitate the implementation of activities to secure the livelihood of beneficiaries, including providing technical training in agronomic practices of horticultural crops, livestock husbandry, business development skills, saving, cooperative management, and financial literacy.
  • Ensure target committee establishment with respective woreda partners.
  • Lead and coordinate selection of beneficiaries for seed/seedling provisions.
  • Ensure timely distribution of vegetable seedlings to beneficiaries.
  • Coordinate and facilitate the provision of training/orientation to selected IDP beneficiaries on improved agronomic practices and techniques in production and management to promote and strengthen HHs resilience
  • Led post-distribution assessment/monitoring of beneficiaries before the provision of seed/seedling.
  • Coordinate selection of beneficiaries for cash transfer/provision, prepare beneficiary master lists and other necessary documentation.
  • Ensure cash disbursement on monthly bases (for four months) based on standard payment procedures and agreed-on timelines
  • Conduct regular follow-up and joint close post-distribution monitoring on the proper use of cash for the intended purposes.
  • Ensure appropriate and timely supply of inputs to targeted beneficiaries.
  • Conduct and facilitate livestock purchase process, vaccination, treatment, and provision to clients.
  • Ensure allocated resources reach the right beneficiaries, for the right objective, and promptly.
  • Conduct monitoring and evaluation of beneficiary resilience level as a result of livelihood interventions?
  • Verify and review targeted beneficiaries eligible for the provision of vet medicine/drugs
  • Support reporting and monitoring and evaluation, assuring that quality reports are submitted using standard project formats and promptly.
  • Design, print, and document the FSL inputs supplies
  • Provide refresher training for SCI staff, government staff, and CAHWS on the Voucher Scheme
  • Follow up on the selection process of project beneficiaries for the project services.
  • Develop monthly cash disbursement plans & ensure appropriateness & timeliness of cash transfers to Conflict and Violence affected beneficiaries
  • Ensure timely procurement & distribution of crop seeds to target beneficiaries
  • Handle the communication with CAHW for vet services
  • Timely preparation of vouchers
  • Provides quality technical support to SCI staff, and partners in the course of project implementation.
  • Facilitates and ensures strong community participation in the implementation of the project.
  • Initiates and facilitates linkages, coordination, and integration with others similar or related to the project.
  • Serves as the technical focal person for both internal and external actions as it pertains to the project
  • Experience in multi-sectoral coordination.
  • Ability to travel throughout the focus Zone, Woredas, kebele, and other rural areas as needed
  • Experience working in the region and understanding of local context.
  • Provide refresher training for SCI staff, government staff, and CAHWS on the Voucher Scheme
  • Ensure appropriate and timely supply of inputs to targeted beneficiaries.
  • Conduct and facilitate livestock purchase process, vaccination, treatment, and provision to clients.
  • Ensure allocated resources reach the right beneficiaries, for the right objective, and on time.
  • Conduct monitoring and evaluation of beneficiary resilience level as a result of livelihood interventions?
  • Verify and review targeted beneficiaries eligible for the provision of vet medicine/drugs

Budgeting and Budget Management?

  • Prepares monthly & quarterly project activities based on budget
  • Follows up on budget utilization and project budget expenditure.
  • Makes periodic project budget revisions.
  • Facilitates Cash transfers to target beneficiaries on a timely basis.

Partnership and Capacity Building

  • Facilitates communication and interaction between the target communities, local government authorities, and SCI as necessary.
  • Closely work with FSP in the areas for timely cash transfers
  • Facilitates and supports the field-level project officer & facilitators to work closely with partner NGO staff in the course of project planning, implementation, and monitoring.?
  • Organizes experience-sharing forum
  • Experience conducting training, training of trainers, and organizational capacity building
  • Knowledge and learning ability to integrate gender issues in agriculture and livelihood interventions.

Documentation, Learning, and Advocacy

  • Ensures proper documentation of experiences and lessons (including pictures and video documentation) learned in the course of project implementation
  • Organizes and properly maintains databases and information related to the project.
  • Facilitates and participates in studies and reviews related to the project
  • Participate in the recruitment of facilitators, undertake studies, reviews, development of cash-based intervention guidelines, etc.?
  • Participate or create a Cash working plate form at the woreda and zonal level
  • Facilitate and ensure dissemination of information and study/review
  • Provides information/inputs to be used for SC information and communication materials.
  • Undertakes advocacy activities at the woreda and zonal levels.

Collaboration and Networking?

  • Facilitates and enhances SC?s active involvement in cash program networks and forums.
  • Facilitates the establishment of links and good relationships with relevant government offices/authorities.

Representation

  • Represent Save the Children at the monthly & quarterly FSL meetings and update on progress made challenges, and appropriate follow-up plans to regional government sector offices.
  • Plan and lead FSL-related community activities/campaigns.
  • The supporting project team in measuring achievement and progress toward project goals and results.
  • Support the MEAL team in the development of FSL tools during assessments, Project evaluations, and reports, and in documenting and sharing best practices/lessons learned.
  • Coordinate with MEAL colleagues to ensure complaints and feedback mechanism is gender sensitive in terms of access, and that a system is in place to review complaints for nuances related to FSL programming.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: POM

Dimensions: Save the Children works in Ethiopia, in development and emergency contexts across different regions.

Staff directly reporting to this post: No

In line with SCI?s dual mandate, these key areas of accountability apply to Save the Children in Ethiopia?s work in emergencies (acute and chronic) and development settings.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

  • Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modeling Save the Children values
  • Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

  • Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
  • Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
  • Future orientated thinks strategically.

Collaboration:

  • Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
  • Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
  • Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to partners, internal staff, etc..

Creativity:

  • Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
  • Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

  • Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Skills:

  • Project/program development and management
  • Monitoring and Evaluation, and Research
  • Child Right Programming
  • Rights Based approach to development
  • Working with partnership and partnership management
  • Capacity building and civil society development
  • Facilitation and communication skills, organizing training
  • Advocacy, Leadership, Financial management
  • Basic Computer application?
  • FSL programming skill

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • BSc degree and above in relevant fields of study (Agriculture, Food Security, Developmental study, DRR & Early Warning, Climate Change, etc.) Of 10 years and above work experience in relevant working areas and having more than 5 years of work experience in INGO work setup specifically in IDP Emergency response setup.
  • At least four years of relevant experience including staff and FSL management experience
  • Strong Emergency FSL response experience and working with local government authorities and other partners on the subject matter are highly essential
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation, and coaching
  • Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets
  • Experience in solving complex issues through analysis, the definition of a clear way forward, and ensuring buy-in
  • Experience in the areas of cash-based interventions particularly in Oromia
  • Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
  • Fluency in the English language is required & local languages of the project area are desirable
  • Good report writing skills
  • Commitment to Save the Children?s values
  • Familiarity with the local culture including Language is highly desirable

Code of Conduct

Because Save the Children's work is based on deeply held values and principles, it is essential that our commitment to children's rights and humanitarian principles is supported and demonstrated by all members of staff and its Volunteers. Save the children expects all staff and volunteers to exhibit a good moral and ethical code of conduct during their time of work with IDP children.