Assistant, Food Security & Livelihood at International Medical Corps – Apply Now

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.