FSL Deputy Head of Department at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Location:  Damaturu, Yobe State
Starting date: As Soon As Possible
Direct Line Manager: FSL Head of Department
Job Type: Full Time

Objective 1

• Provide Support to the FSL-HoD to consolidate, develop and strengthen AAH’s strategic focus and technical leadership in food security and livelihoods

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the FSL-HoD in developing the National Food Security and Livelihoods Technical Strategy in consultation with DCD-T, CD and HQ.
• Provide technical direction and quality assurance to AAHs food security and livelihoods (FSL) programming including cash and markets at a national level, in both development and emergency contexts.
• Gathers data on the FSL situation including developments in Cash and Market based approaches.
• Provide support to Food Security and Livelihoods Senior Project Managers/ FSL Sector Manager to insure consistency in strategic focus for all projects in Yobe state. 
• Engage with key state stakeholders such as World Food Programme, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural development, Food Security and Livelihoods working group, Cash Working group, Early Recovery and Livelihoods among others, in coordinating activities, advocating for policies and ensuring the representation of AAH’s strategic positioning.

Objective 2

• Provide technical support to program development and ensure program quality

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Support the FSL HoD in program development in line with the country strategy; in identification, evaluation of opportunities for AAH and develop concept notes, proposals, and related reports.
• Support the FSL team in Yobe  in ensuring  processes and activities to ensure quality standards of FSL are integrated in the project management cycle.
• Ensures the review and editing of all reports.
• Monitors the environment through regular scanning and data gathering for new opportunities, innovations, new approaches, designs or technologies.
• Conduct Food security & Livelihood assessments for program development.

Objective 3

• Represent AAH and its positioning in external coordination, donor, and technical meetings/visits on technical and operational matters.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Represent AAH in donor meetings and project field visits, coordination meetings and technical meetings as designated by FSL-HoD  
• Supports the FSL-HoD in developing relationships and partnerships with donors and stakeholders.
• Develops donor and partner communication strategies.

Objective 4

• Lead programmatic integration and related capacity building

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Support FSL-HoD in leading program integration initiatives for multi-sector approach
• Develops tools and guidance notes on Cash based transfer and food voucher modalities, Market assessment, livelihoods recovery, agricultural inputs. Resilience programming and related areas

Internal and External Relationship
Internal:

• HoD FSL- Direct Line Manager
• Field Coordinator: Working Relationship, Collaboration for implementation, Monitoring & technical support
• FSL Team: program implementation, management, monitoring, performance management
• Participation in weekly, monthly, and strategy meetings
• Ensure program integration through regular meetings and joint planning with other program departments in support of the DCD Programmes.
• Ensures that all departments /units such as HR, Finance, Logistics are aware of FSL quality standards and benchmarks and its application in their area of work
• Any other meetings as requested by Line Manager or Technical Supervisor.

External:

• Participate in Food Security and Livelihoods  meetings at regional level
• Develop contacts with various partners and stakeholders.
• Assess feasibility of AAH technical support and guidance to partner agencies and relevant governmental bodies.

Qualifications

• Advanced University degree (Masters) preferably in Management, Economics, International Development, Social Sciences (sociology), Agricultural Economics, agriculture and development
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in Food Security and Livelihoods
• Experience in Food security and Livelihood assessments including cash and market assessments in both development and emergency contexts
• Clear understanding of child and gender protection issues in the field.
• Proven management and coordination skills (HR, projects, and stress management).
• Proven ability to translate analysis and evaluation into operational planning and strategy.
• Experience with evaluations and monitoring as well as Program Cycle Management.
• Experience with research and partnership developments with universities
• Experience with donor communications.
• Good diplomatic and negotiation skills.
• Disciplined and able to work and arrive at decisions autonomously and with minimal guidance.
• Excellent drafting and written skills.
• Fluent in English
  

Skills & Experience
Essential:

• Interest and/or experience in cash transfer programs, Agriculture and Livestock programming in Humanitarian setting and community led methodologies
• Demonstrated previous experience in and strong proposal writing and donor reporting skills.
• Demonstrated experience in financial management and preparation of budgets for programming.
• Proficient in MS Office Applications
• Excellent management and representation competencies.
• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
• Experience in developing world context
• A strong understanding of project cycle management and monitoring and evaluation.
• Working experience in complex emergencies
• Willing to work in insecure context
• Adaptability and willing to live in shared accommodation

Preferable:

• Prior AAH experience in a similar position
• Experience in Resilience and Agriculture assessments
• Familiarity with DFID, ECHO, USAID-FFP & SDC reporting & regulations
• CaLP Level 2