FSL Sector Manager at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Starting Date: As Soon As Possible
Direct Line Manager: Project Manager
Job Type: Full time

Objective 1

• Provide technical lead and guidance in the implementation FSL activities of the program.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed planning and implementation strategies for kitchen garden, farmers field school and other agricultural activities related components of the programme in collaboration with the the assistance of the MPM
• Develop detailed planning and implementation strategies for Cash based Transfer Social Protection  activities in collaboration with the assistance of the MPM
• Develop detailed planning and implementation strategies for economic strengthening of the income generation activities of the households in collaboration with the assistance of the MPM
• Compile monthly FSL program technical reports with an overview of activities of the program, contextual updates, and quantitative indicator follow-up and submit to MPM for consolidation.
• Evaluate and update project needs (HR, financing, logistics) ;
• Elaborate appropriate questionnaires and apply the follow-up and supervision tools of the project
• Identify and inform the MPM of any problems or constraints.
• Ensure follow-up of the project’s progress and write suitable reports ;
• Propose solutions and improvements concerning the project’s progress;
• Coordinate activities and sensitize local partners in the field.

Objective 2

• Track and report technical activities on FSL activities area of the program.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Review reports and gauge program progress against logical framework, ensuring compliance with AAH internal and donor’s reporting standards.
• Assist the MPM in reviewing FSL program budget and then follow up with support departments to ensure adherence to workplan.
• Review with MPM all procurement requests for FSL activities area of the program component before submission to the logistics department.
• Support in follow up on logistics requirements in coordination with the procurement officer and Log manager
• Ensure that all program-related data and information on FSL activities area of the program is correct, updated, organized and accessible to the country program, HQ and other key stakeholders, and that lessons learnt and best practice are documented.
• Facilitate and support systematic monitoring and evaluation of activities.
• Support development of activities progress reports for the program team as well as contribute to the development of donor reports.

Objective 3

• Manage the FSL project team.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Organize and supervise the work of the team to optimize the capacity of each team member.
• Take part actively in the recruitment and the training of staff, in cooperation with the Multi sectoral PM.
• Lead and support the Evaluation (performance appraisal) of FSL staff and ensure that all staff have planned and completed Pas, recommendations for capacity building and career development milestones.

Objective 4

• Performance Management.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Communicate with HR for necessary staff meeting, performance review and appraisals
• Communicate Action Against Hunger performance standards and expectations to team members which includes 10 minutes monthly conversation, 3 months /end of probation performance appraisal and annual/end of contract appraisal.
• Establish performance objectives, provide feedback, identify strength and area of professional improvement.
• Contribute to the professional development and improvement of team members by providing support

Internal & External Relationships
Internal:

• Multi sectoral PM: Technical hierarchical relationship - exchange of information, collaboration, coordination
• FSL Officers: line manager - exchange of information, reporting, collaboration, coordination
• Finance, HR and Logistics Coordinator: exchange of information and collaboration
• Others Programme Managers: exchange of information and coordination (integrated approach)

External:

• Local governmental and non-governmental partners: exchange of information, coordination, training, supervision, influence on choice of technical options
• Local representatives of international aid organisations: exchange of information

Position Requirements/Qualifications

• Degree in Agriculture, Social Sciences or Economics or other related field

Skills & Experience
Essential:

• Previous 3 years work experience in food security and livelihood projects
• Experience in managerial position
• Analytical capacity
• Capacity to supervise a team
• Good relational qualities
• Good knowledge of techniques and agricultural production systems
• Good knowledge of implementing projects
• Computer knowledge (Word, Excel and Microsoft outlook)

Preferred:

• Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local economy
• Previous experience with AAH
• Previous development programming experience
• Capacity to write high quality reports
• Previous team management and activity planning experience