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Food Security Assistant – Field Coordination

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience 3 years
  • Location Nigeria
  • Job Field NGO/Non-Profit&nbsp , Project Management&nbsp

Overview of position:

  • Under the direct supervision & technical guidance of the Livelihood Program Manager, the Food Security Assistant will assist in implementing, Monitoring & Coordinating Food Security interventions in Northeast Nigeria.

Role objectives:

  • Coordinate & support the distribution of food security inputs such as agricultural inputs, cash & voucher assistance.
  • Provide specific technical inputs & contribute to the development of technical guidance when requested by the Project Manager (PM).
  • Participate in regular field monitoring & evaluation visits with field staff & in close coordination with partners (agricultural & climate related parastatals), sectors (FSS) & working groups (SAFE, agriculture, fishery, livestock)) & relevant our clients units for technical & operational compliance & timely execution of projects vis a vis approved plans & targets.
  • Work with a gender & protection lens & ensure that an environmental & nutritional sensitivity are always incorporated into all FS plans & activities, support & facilitate the development of an area based response strategy.
  • Contribute to the provision of feedback, technical improvements, best practices & lessons learned in coordination with the monitoring & reporting colleagues, ensure that information on the reconciliation of deliveries of any inputs is transparent, up to date & complete in accordance with our clients standard, sector & donor requirements.
  • Assist in procurement & logistical arrangements of FS activities in coordination with relevant units & in compliance with our clients procedures. This includes verification of supplied items in the field & acceptance & / or rejection of items as per designed standards.
  • Coordinate cash disbursement to entitled payees related to project activities, ensuring that payment is made only against proper authorized documents / vouchers & file related means of verification.
  • Perform any other general administrative duties assigned by the managers.

Project reporting:

  • This rolle will work under the direct supervision & technical guidance of the Livelihood Program Manager

Key competencies:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in science (agricultural science, energy) or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.
  • Effective coordination with project staff & other units within & outside the organization, implementing partners, sectors & other relevant parties.
  • Experience in food security project design & initiative coordination.
  • Experience in our clients administrative & financial management, budget monitoring, cash management, cash base intervention & internal control procedures is an advantage.
  • Experienced in working in respective program / project preferably at the field level, in post emergency & durable solution settings.
  • Experienced in working in humanitarian settings, experience working on multiple projects within the same period will be an added advantage.
  • Good coordination skills.
  • Excellent monitoring skills, managerial skills, organizational skill.
  • Ability to work with limited supervision.
  • Ability to multi task & deliver on set objectives & timelines in hardship situations.
  • Experiences in the usage of office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) & knowledge of spreadsheet & data analysis.
  • For this position, fluency in English is required (oral & written) & fluency in Hausa, Kanuri & Fulfulde is advantageous.
  • Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences. Encourages diversity & inclusion.
  • Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.
  • Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.
  • Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
  • Shows compassion for others & makes people feel safe, respected & fairly treated.
  • Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
  • Produces a&delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner. Is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
  • Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
  • Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work.
  • Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.
  • Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries & the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.
  • Effectively applies knowledge of DDRR issues within the organizational context.
  • Delivers set objectives to strict deadlines.
  • Has knowledge of administrative & procedural aspects of reintegration & reconciliation.
  • Understand procurement principles, processes & standards.

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