Food Security & Livelihood Activity Manager at Solidarites International

Mission / Objective

• The FSL activity manager is in charge of carrying out and accomplishing the objectives as defined in the operation proposals.
• He/she is responsible for the supervision of the operational teams assigned the FSL activity.
• He/she must ensure that the FSL activity are well executed and deliver quality results, where appropriate, proposes adjustments or developments to ensure relevance.

List of Main Tasks
Diagnostics and project conception:

• Participate in the preparation and implementation of diagnostics
• Conduct food security and livelihoods assessments (market assessments, feasibility studies, etc.) adapted to the Northeast context.
• Participate in the design and the financial dimension of the human and logistical programs to implement
• Prepare the appendixes and technical chapters (of logical framework) of operation proposals ensuring alignment with the Nigeria Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP), FSL sector strategy, and relevant donor priorities
• Implement the activities in compliance with the annual operational strategy, SOLIDARITES International’s technical requirements and the donors criteria
• Participate in the development of the FSL team’s capacity in regard to techniques or new methodologies

Implementation and operational follow-up:

• Plan the FSL activity(ies) with the support department (Administration, logistics) according to the set objectives
• Assess the relevance of activities, the effectiveness of interventions, and their appropriateness in light of changing circumstances and the needs of populations
• Propose adjustments to programs if necessary
• Lead FSL and FSL-related cash interventions (cash for nutrition, etc.) in line with standards and working groups guidelines
• Make sure the objectives for the activity(ies) under his/her responsibility are achieved
• Do frequent visits to the different sub-bases where SI conducts FSL activities with overnight stays.
• Suggest and implement monitoring indicators for the FSL activity(ies) and context
• Use the SI management and monitoring tools for the activities, results and context
• Plan and supervise the implementation of the FSL activity(ies) under his/her responsibility
• Anticipate difficulties in the carrying out of the FSL activity(ies) and facilitate problem solving
• Suggest new FSL activity directions in accordance with context and indicators
• In cooperation with the administrative department, help draw up budgets for his/her activity(ies), budget follow up and proposal budgets for the program parts
• Prepare Procurement Requests (PL) and follow orders using the logistics service
• Report the state of decentralized inventory to the logistics department (“field” inventory)
• Ensure interventions are gender and conflict-sensitive

Capitalization:

• Write the capitalization documents in accordance with SI tools including lessons learnt
• Prepare handover reports before the end of his/her employment contract and forward them to concerned parties in the mission and at headquarters
• Ensure diffusion of SI technical documentation

HRM:

• Recruit the national technical staff for his/her activity(ies)
• With the administrative department, define the prerequisites for the FSL vacant positions and, if necessary, adapt the referent job profile.
• Welcome and brief new employees or volunteers working under his/her responsibility
• Capacity building: Implement training activities in accordance with FSL operational requirements and the identified training needs.
• Serve as intermediary between team leaders
• Manage and support the team under his/her responsibility
• Conduct workshops and regular or ad hoc meetings
• Evaluate the performance of the members of his/her team(s)
• Identify team members’ potential for advancement and communicate this information to the program manager/desk HR Referent
• Make sure his/her team(s) follow the safety rules

Reporting/communication/representation:

• Share with the appropriate authority any information on the security context and any event which may have consequences on SI activities and team safety
• Ensure compliance with humanitarian principles and community acceptance strategies.Write regular reports concerning the progress of the activity(ies) under his/her responsibility
• Write reports and annexes concerning his/her activity(ies) for donor reports and/or amendment
• Ensure compliance with reporting deadlines and guidelines
• Communicate with team leaders concerning the progress and results of their activity(ies)
• Maintain a local operational communication network and positive relations with the local/governmental authorities, donor representatives, UN and other international agencies in cooperation with the program manager and Program Coordinator
• Represent Solidarités International in meetings or forums concerning the FSL activities within his employment location
• Represent SI on request and/or delegation including participation in FSL working group and relevant technical meetings at field level
• Contribute data and inputs to the 5Ws and HRP reporting mechanisms in close collaboration with the FSL Coordinator.
• Respond to the requirements of Headquarters concerning specific needs
• Write the administrative documents to be signed (MOU, handover…) jointly with governmental authorities, communities or partners

Requirements

• Education: University Degree in any following field: Agriculture, Rural development, Agro-business.
• Experience: At least 4 years in project/program/activity management in development or humanitarian FSL sector.
• Experience in cash, nutrition, economic or farming recovery activities is a strong asset
• Soft Skills: Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work independently. Ability to manage teams and coordinate activities.
• Computer Skills: Good competencies in computer using (Package Microsoft, Redrose platform, Kobo). Languages: English, local languages (compulsory)