Contract Duration: 7 Months
Job Location: Konduga LGA, Borno State
Job Summary
The FSL Assistant will play a vital role in supporting DHCBI’s efforts to enhance food security and restore livelihoods for vulnerable households in flood-affected communities, particularly in Malakyariri. This position will support the implementation of key project components including Cash-for-Assets (CfA), Food-for-Assets (FFA), agricultural recovery, and livelihood restoration activities.
The role emphasizes community engagement, input distribution, training facilitation, and support for initiatives such as infrastructure rehabilitation, rain/dry-season farming, livestock support, and financial inclusion, while ensuring compliance with DHCBI and donor guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Program Implementation
- Support the implementation of CfA/FFA interventions, including targeting and mobilizing vulnerable households.
- Assist in distributing agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilizers, tools) and delivering training on climate-smart agricultural practices.
- Support the distribution of livestock, animal feed, and basic veterinary services to eligible beneficiaries.
- Facilitate the delivery of cash assistance programs in accordance with targeting criteria and beneficiary verification processes.
Community Engagement
- Engage local leaders, women, youth, and persons with disabilities to promote inclusive participation in FSL activities.
- Conduct community sensitization meetings to explain project goals, safety measures, and expectations.
- Support participatory planning and beneficiary feedback sessions to align interventions with community priorities.
Training and Capacity Building
- Organize and facilitate beneficiary training on crop diversification, basic irrigation, financial literacy, and income-generating activities.
- Assist in building beneficiaries’ capacity on livestock care and basic business management.
- Provide orientation, safety training, and guidelines for CfA/FFA participants.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Assist in collecting and documenting data on participation, input usage, training attendance, and project results.
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor progress and gather beneficiary feedback.
- Contribute to reports highlighting key achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
Infrastructure Rehabilitation
- Support the rehabilitation of community infrastructure, including feeder roads, water sources, sanitation facilities, and homestead gardens.
- Facilitate coordination and active participation of community members in asset restoration activities.
Compliance and Accountability
- Ensure all activities comply with DHCBI and donor regulations, particularly concerning PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards.
- Support the operation of a functional complaint and feedback mechanism that addresses community concerns promptly and confidentially.
Requirements
Education:
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Community Development, Social Sciences, or a related field.
Experience:
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in food security, agricultural support, or livelihoods programming in humanitarian or development settings.
- Previous experience with CfA/FFA, agricultural input distribution, and/or livestock management is a plus.
Skills:
- Strong communication and community mobilization skills.
- Basic data collection and reporting skills.
- Knowledge of sustainable and climate-smart agricultural practices.
- Competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to work in remote and challenging field locations.
- Fluency in Hausa and/or Kanuri is an advantage.
Important Notes
- DHCBI does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
- DHCBI is committed to fair and ethical hiring practices.
- DHCBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applications on the basis of merit—regardless of race, gender, religion, disability, or background.
- We adhere to the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence.
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