Household Economic Strengthening / Food Security Technical Specialist at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Job Ref Code: HSS14220
Location: Cross River
Band: 7
Department: Programs / ICHSAA
Reports To: Household Economic Strengthening/Food Security Technical Advisor

Job Summary

• The Household Economic Strengthening Technical Specialist will provide technical assistance and accompaniment to CRS-CCCRN ICHSSA Project in Cross River State.
• Support ICHSSA Project to develop / enhance and implement a holistic HES strategy, appropriate to the local context that allows CCCRN to strengthen the capacity of their partner CSOs to provide high quality HES services to enrolled beneficiaries.
• Support the CSO partners to provide HES interventions that is aligned with household economic vulnerability status and designed to improve household resilience to shocks, reduce food insecurity (access and availability) and facilitate household graduation from the ICHSSA program.
• Work under the supervision of the ICHSSA Technical Advisor Household Economic Strengthening Technical Advisor.
• Support CSO partners to develop and implement capacity strengthening plans informed by a HES technical capacity assessment
• Support tailored capacity building and mentorship to CSO partners HES Officers based on assessed capacity
• Collaborate with the Agriculture Institute to strengthen farm-based livelihoods and improve food access and availability among the households enrolled on the ICHSSA Project
• Collaborate with Case Management / Linkages Technical Team to ensure household care plans incorporate economic and food security considerations and promote graduation.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field such as Agricultural Science and Extension, Public Health, Development Studies, Social Work or other health related field.
• Master's Degree in a relevant field such as Agricultural science and extension, Public Health, Social Work or other health related field will be an additional advantage.
• Five (5) years of experience in program management implementing international development activities in Nigeria, with preference given to OVC and HIV / AIDS / Health / Agricultural activities under a USG funded award in Nigeria.
• At least 3 years’ experience in implementing integrated Community based HES activities S / he must have excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent analytical skills; and demonstrated experience in the strategic design and implementation of OVC and HIV / AIDS programs.
• Strong track record of HES intervention strategies, understanding of the PEPFAR 95-95-95 goals and proven ability to produce demonstrable technical and program results.
• Knowledge and understanding of OVC issues, Adolescent challenges and vocation training strategies and policy for HIV Care for Children and OVC Case Management, in addition to extensive knowledge of key actors in these fields.