Livelihoods and Food Security Technical Assistant at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Ref. nr.: 4086814092
Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Travel: Some travelling must be expected
Job Type: Full time

Detailed Description

• NRC is looking for a Livelihoods and Food Security Technical Assistant for our field office in Mubi - Adamawa State in Northern Nigeria. The purpose is to assist in the day to day implementation of the Food Security project. in Adamawa State
• NRC initiated country operations in Nigeria in June 2015, in order to respond to the critical and increasing needs in the country. NRC currently has a full team based in Maiduguri and a coordination office in Abuja.
• NRC is currently providing services across various sectors namely; Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI); Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WASH); Food Security; and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) in order to address identified humanitarian needs.
• The Livelihoods and Food Security Technical Assistant report to the Livelihoods and Food Security Officer.

Responsibilities

• Together with LFS Officers, the Assistants will be responsible for the implementation of food security activities on the field – Business Skills and Vocational training.
• Carry out the selection of project beneficiaries
• Data collection for project monitoring and evaluation.
• Coordinate the food security activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets and plans
• Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities
• Coordinate with relevant partners
• Facilitate the distribution of materials and equipment according to procedures
• Prepare weekly progress reports and other documents as required
• Any other responsibility assigned by the line manager

Requirements/Qualifications

• B.Sc. Agriculture / Crop science/ Agriculture Economics
• At least one-year experience working in NGO setup
• Knowledge of the context in Nigeria
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
• Highest standard of ethics and integrity
• Ability to work in insecure environments
• communicating with respects.

Education level:

• College / University, Bachelor's degree

Personal qualities:

• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Highest standard of ethics and integrity
• Handling an insecure environment
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
• Communicating with impact and respect: All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.

Language:

• English

We Offer

• Commencement: June 2019
• Duration: 12 month
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions (Grade Level 4 Step 1)
• Duty stations: Mubi; with 50% frequent travels. Travel outside duty stations is dependent on changing security conditions, especially for certain roads in the area.
• An approved health certificate will be requested before contract start.