Food Security & Livelihoods Program Manager at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Duty Station: Maiduguri, Borno State

Position Overview:
The Food Security and Livelihood Program manager is the focal point in 1) providing technical support
and recommendations on program implementation at all stages of the project cycle; 2) designing, monitoring and
contributing to reporting & M&E of the project; and 3) ensuring quality of services delivered, ensuring compliance
with ACF policies and national guidelines. S/he works in close collaboration with the project manager and other
sector managers (e.g. Nutrition and Health, WASH, M&E, etc.) to ensure project objectives are achieved; as well as
with the Logistics, HR, and Finance departments as needed. S/H works in management and technical support to
FSL/Distribution field teams implementing projects in the specified locations, and under technical oversight and
coherence from the Food Security and Livelihood Region technical coordinator based in Maiduguri.

Specific Objectives: 

• Contribute to deliberations on strategy and the positioning of the FSL Department.
• Identify needs and contribute to project elaboration.
• Set up, implement and report on FSL projects.
• Contribute to the quality, accountability and impact measurement process of his/her program.
• Participate in the coordination, representation and partnerships of ACF in his/her area of intervention.
• Supervise and manage the team.

Qualifications:
University Degree in Economics, Social Sciences, or related field

Essential Skills and Experience:

•  At least 2 years’ experience in humanitarian context and project management.
• Experience in food aid distribution AND Cash based intervention in emergency context
• Experience on community based approach activities in an intercultural context.
• Good organizational skills
• Effective organizational representation at different levels
• Easily integrate with remote areas living conditions.
• Disciplined and able to work and arrive at decisions autonomously and with minimal guidance;
• Fluent in English (professional English) Excellent verbal and written skills;Ability and willingness to travel regularly to the field sites.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

•  Initiative and problem solving skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Motivation and involvement.
• Professionalism and Management.