Livelihoods and Food Security Coordinator Full Time

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The purpose of a Livelihoods and Food Security coordinator is to implement delegated area of responsibility. The following is a brief description of the role.

 Generic responsibilities 

• Line management of Food Security and Livelihoods project field staff
• Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
• Contribute to Food Security and livelihoods strategy development, project proposals and provide input on needs and gaps
• Manage and implement delegated portfolio of Food Security and Livelihoods projects (activities, budget and project documentation) as delegated from PM in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality
• Provide regular progress reports to APM (AM and Core Competency Specialists)
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist
• Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities
• Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills
• Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
• Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy

Specific Responsibilities 

• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to the Food Security and Livelihoods  teams including implementation of Human Resources related processes (recruitment, orientation, training, performance management)
• Follow up on weekly meeting and conduct monthly and quarterly meetings and collect accurate and updated information about project activities
• Report any problem related to finance, admin and logistics within the Food Security and Livelihood team and the support team to the attention of the Area Manager for resolution
• Ensure that the Food Security and Livelihood  office and NRC property are kept in a good and secure condition
• Ensuring the growth and feasibility of Food Security and Livelihood project in Tigray
• Actively promote synergies between NRC’s Food Security and Livelihood and other teams
• Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the Supervisor.

Competencies 

1. Value driven competencies

Values are aspirational attitudes and beliefs that influence the way people conduct themselves. NRC’s values are: Dedicated, Innovated, Inclusive and Accountable.

2. Professional competencies

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

Generic professional competencies: 

• Masters/Bachelor’s degree preferably in agriculture, agro-economy, economy, social sciences, development studies or other relevant discipline.
• Experience from working in an Food Security and Livelihood  project leadership and implementation position in a humanitarian/ recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts in Ethiopia
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Knowledge of the context and region.
• Experience with start-up, exit or similar.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and creatively.
• Excellent computer skills.

3. Behavioral competencies 

• Handling insecure environments
• Managing resources to optimize results
• Empowering and building trust
• Managing performance and development
• Planning and delivering results