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  • Posted: May 21, 2018
    Deadline: Jun 1, 2018
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    Action Against Hunger | ACF International, a global humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger, works to save the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger.
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    FSL Officer-Social Protection

    Location: Damaturu, Yobe

    Job Summary

    • The position is based in Damaturu, Yobe State and reports directly to the FSL Sector Manager-Social Protection.
    • The Social Protection Officer is required to work closely with the Sectoral Manager to achieve the project objectives, drive the overall organizational strategy and provide support to the implementation of Action Against Hunger programs at the base level.

    Tasks and Responsibilities

    • Work closely with other members of the team in mapping out the most vulnerable group, beneficiary selection and monitoring cash transfer programs at the field.
    • Facilitate social protection planning and implementation at the target LGA.
    • Undertake program budgeting of social protection and safety net interventions, budget monitoring and information on cash projection.
    • Contribute to organizational and sector wide learning through supporting documentation of lessons learnt and the program best practices.
    • Preparation of internal and external reports on social protection including case studies and success stories.
    • Foster coordination and integration of social protection in other sectors at the LGA level.
    • Provide reports on technical activities of the social protection component of the program.
    • Support the integration of climate resilience of social protection and safety nets and foster the development of solutions within the emergency context.
    • Work closely with logistics team for the successfully delivery of program logistics related activities.
    • Support the systematic monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
    • Manage the performance of team members and communicate Action Against Hunger performance standards and contribute to the professional development of team members.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Position Requirements

    • Degree in a related field with minimum of 2 years relevant experience in the field of Social Protection with at least 1 year experience spent working at field level with a locally based organization.
    • A sound understanding of the political, economic, social and cultural environments impacting social protection and livelihoods in North Eastern Nigeria, including a clear understanding of Nigeria's policies and institutional frameworks.
    • Ability to influence and communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences at local and state level. Good networking skills is desirable.
    • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with community members and leaders, partner agencies and key contacts in the government.
    • Strong sense of organization and attention to details.
    • Excellent Microsoft Office skills and experience of working with government authorities.
    • Proficient in the analysis, management and synthesis of reports, research skills and experience in managing research is also desirable.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, adaptability and ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
    • Excellent communication skills including ability to speak Hausa and Kanuri is desirable.

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