Assistant, FSL

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of this role is to support the Food Security and Livelihood team to support the development, implementation, and monitoring of food security projects in country mission. The implementation of early recovery program will facilitate the ground for transitions to development programs. 

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

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure Food Security and Livelihood activities are implemented as directed by supervisor.
• Provide key linkage between beneficiaries and the head office if applicable and as required.
• Liaise and follow up with the community project management committees on project implementation based on agreed deliverables from beneficiary registration, facilitation of pre-distribution.
• Train, organize distributions, and collect field data (baseline, post-distribution monitoring, and end-line).
• Conduct beneficiary sensitization for voucher-based food assistance programs at village level.
• Participate in distribution process which includes beneficiary verification and redemption of commodity vouchers.
• Prepare weekly reports to update stakeholders on district level implementation progress.

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 University Degree in either agriculture or Social Sciences. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• At least 1 year experience implementing food security and livelihood strengthening programs with an International Organization.
• Good organizational capacity - including documentation of beneficiary lists, baseline, and post-distribution monitoring database.
• Good report writing and oral communication skills. Ability to speak and write in English will be an added advantage.
• Excellent relational/interpersonal skills; conducting community sensitization and awareness sessions.
• Basic knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel.

Additional Technical or Language Requirements

Code of Conduct

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.

Safeguarding

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.

Equal Opportunities

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