Food Security Assistant – Field Coordination at Committed To Good (CTG)

Overview of position:

• Under the direct supervision & technical guidance of the Livelihood Program Manager, the Food Security Assistant will assist in implementing, Monitoring & Coordinating Food Security interventions in Northeast Nigeria.

Role objectives:

• Coordinate & support the distribution of food security inputs such as agricultural inputs, cash & voucher assistance.
• Provide specific technical inputs & contribute to the development of technical guidance when requested by the Project Manager (PM).
• Participate in regular field monitoring & evaluation visits with field staff & in close coordination with partners (agricultural & climate related parastatals), sectors (FSS) & working groups (SAFE, agriculture, fishery, livestock)) & relevant our clients units for technical & operational compliance & timely execution of projects vis a vis approved plans & targets.
• Work with a gender & protection lens & ensure that an environmental & nutritional sensitivity are always incorporated into all FS plans & activities, support & facilitate the development of an area based response strategy.
• Contribute to the provision of feedback, technical improvements, best practices & lessons learned in coordination with the monitoring & reporting colleagues, ensure that information on the reconciliation of deliveries of any inputs is transparent, up to date & complete in accordance with our clients standard, sector & donor requirements.
• Assist in procurement & logistical arrangements of FS activities in coordination with relevant units & in compliance with our clients procedures. This includes verification of supplied items in the field & acceptance & / or rejection of items as per designed standards.
• Coordinate cash disbursement to entitled payees related to project activities, ensuring that payment is made only against proper authorized documents / vouchers & file related means of verification.
• Perform any other general administrative duties assigned by the managers.

Project reporting:

• This rolle will work under the direct supervision & technical guidance of the Livelihood Program Manager

Key competencies:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in science (agricultural science, energy) or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.
• Effective coordination with project staff & other units within & outside the organization, implementing partners, sectors & other relevant parties.
• Experience in food security project design & initiative coordination.
• Experience in our clients administrative & financial management, budget monitoring, cash management, cash base intervention & internal control procedures is an advantage.
• Experienced in working in respective program / project preferably at the field level, in post emergency & durable solution settings.
• Experienced in working in humanitarian settings, experience working on multiple projects within the same period will be an added advantage.
• Good coordination skills.
• Excellent monitoring skills, managerial skills, organizational skill.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to multi task & deliver on set objectives & timelines in hardship situations.
• Experiences in the usage of office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) & knowledge of spreadsheet & data analysis.
• For this position, fluency in English is required (oral & written) & fluency in Hausa, Kanuri & Fulfulde is advantageous.
• Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences. Encourages diversity & inclusion.
• Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.
• Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Shows compassion for others & makes people feel safe, respected & fairly treated.
• Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
• Produces a&delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner. Is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
• Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work.
• Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.
• Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries & the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.
• Effectively applies knowledge of DDRR issues within the organizational context.
• Delivers set objectives to strict deadlines.
• Has knowledge of administrative & procedural aspects of reintegration & reconciliation.
• Understand procurement principles, processes & standards.