Save the Children recruits a Food Security and Livelihoods Assistant – (200003OG) in Akkar

 

Role purpose: 

The role holder will be responsible for the day to day implementation of food security and livelihoods activities. He/she will conduct the needed outreach for beneficiary’s identification, registration, conduct information sessions and participate in the emergency activities as needed. He/she will be responsible of the provision of daily/weekly reports. 

Child safeguarding:

Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people.

Scope of role:

Reports to: Food Security and Livelihoods Officer

Key areas of accountability:

Programme Implementation

  •  Contribute to the registration and verification of beneficiaries by collecting appropriate data
  •  Conduct trainings and sensitization and awareness sessions for beneficiaries and other stakeholders
  •  Conduct household interviews and focus group discussions to collect information, as needed
  •  Act as a liaison between communities and the Save the Children office; maintain good relationships with beneficiaries and local leaders/authorities; and report any identified issues to the FSL Officer
  •  Participate in the distribution of beneficiary ID and ATM cards and in-kind items to pre-identified beneficiaries
  •  Coordinates with Save the Children’s other sectors (education, child protection, health/nutrition and shelter) to ensure integrated and efficient programming, including ensuring the cross-referral of beneficiaries
  •  Contribute to weekly and monthly planning and submit regular reports to Officer

Programme Monitoring

  •  Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of activities by collecting appropriate data from selected beneficiaries, using pre-made questionnaires
  •  Collect market data from local shops and suppliers
  •  Conduct awareness sessions on Save the Children’s Feedback Mechanism System, and encourage its use
  •  Contribute to data entry, as needed
  •  Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

Qualifications and experience:

  •  Degree in Economics, Finance, International Relations, Development studies or similar field
  •  Minimum 1 year of experience in development programs, preferably working in food security & livelihoods, and with experience with distributions
  •  Experience in field work and community mobilization
  • Experience in conducting training and sensitization sessions for communities and beneficiaries
  •  Computer skills (especially Excel)
  •  Strength in interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
  •  Flexibility and willingness to change work practices and hours, and capability to work in insecure environment
  •  Available to travel in country
  •  Cash transfer programming
  •  NGO experience
  •  Familiarity with refugee communities in country of operation

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