Food Security and Livelihood Sector Co-lead at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

You'll Contribute to Ending World Hunger By

• Contributing to the facilitation of a well-coordinated, coherent and strategic Food Security in emergencies response in Nigeria.

Requirements
Key Activities in your Role Will Include:

• Supporting Food Security Sector service delivery
• Informing strategic decision-making of the Operational/Humanitarian Country Team for the humanitarian response
• Planning and strategy development.
• Identify advocacy concerns to contribute to the Operational/Humanitarian Country Team’s messaging and actions
• Monitoring and reporting the implementation of the Food Security Sector strategy and results; recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Contingency planning/preparedness activities in areas and situations where there is a high risk of recurring or significant new disaster.

Does this Description Fit You

• You have a Bachelors degree in Food Security, Agriculture, Economics or related field. (Masters Degree Preferred).
• You have att least 6 years of work experience preferably in humanitarian or development work with at least 3 years of experience in coordination.
• You have a professional experience in humanitarian response at a mid- or senior level including in the food security sector.
• You are technically competent in the food security and agriculture sector and in the Cluster approach.
• You have a strong understanding of humanitarian principles and how to apply these.
• You are able to work productively in a pressurized environment and to maintains visibly high levels of morale in difficult circumstances.
• You have experience of high level coordination and chairing of meetings; ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders and develop consensus and joint working; excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• You have a strong understanding of funding mechanisms (e.g. Consolidated Appeals Process, Central Emergency Response Fund, Country Humanitarian Fund, and Flash Appeals).
• You Understand the links between emergency response, recovery, and the transition to development.
• You are able to develop a cluster strategy and to clarify complex strategies for operational implementation.
• You have an Understanding of the international humanitarian response architecture, including coordination mechanisms, and humanitarian reform and action.
• You are able to work and plan at strategic as well as operational levels;
• You have previous experience in Nigeria or similar context with conflict/access analysis ability.
• You have good organization skills and are able to represent the organization at different levels.
• You easily integrate with remote areas living conditions.
• You are self-disciplined and can work autonomously making decisions with minimal guidance.
• You have strong influencing skills and experience in advocacy.

Benefits
Action Against Hunger values its employees and offers a comprehensive remuneration and benefits package. These include but are not limited to:

• Health Insurance
• R&R Breaks
• Paid annual leave (vacation)
• Training opportunities
• Child allowance