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FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. As we evolve to meet the challenges of the future, we stand committed to the principles that have guided our organization for the last 40+ years. Our work continues to be grounded in research and science, strengthened by partnerships and focused on building the capacity of individuals, communities and countries to succeed.
Basic Function:
Under the overall supervision of the Consortium Coordinator, S/he will coordinate with consortium partners in designing and implementating of activities and support the Consortium partners to ensure Shelter/NFI/ activities are in line with global cluster policies and strategic directions, coordinating the operational response among all partners in the consortium.
The Technical Officer supports the Consortium partners to enable them to respond more effectively to the needs of the affected population by ensuring a coordinated approach across sites and organizations, facilitating consortium activities and contributing to the development and maintenance of a strategic vision and program/operational work plan. They also ensure coordination on inter-sector activities and cross-cutting issues.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Ensure a harmonized and coordinated multi-sectorial response by contributing to the development of a consortium strategy in coordination with all partners including relevant authorities. Contribute to consortium partners Shelter strategy development and provide input on needs and gaps to all consortium partners Assist in Management and implementation of soft programming aspects of the delegated projects such as distributions, beneficiary selection, trainings, within the consortium Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection Provide regular consortium progress reports to Consortium Manager Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy Coordinate with consortium partners in regard to community emergency needs Ensure consortium partners develop and implement shelter/NFI market-based interventions in coordination with Shelter social coordinator, shelter program manager and shelter specialist Ensure standards and SOPs for protection and gender mainstreaming, beneficiary selection and distribution are known and applied in the field Participate with consortium partners in rapid assessments in new areas of intervention Record and document good practices, lesson learned and establish a database in coordination with shelter specialist and M&E to capture Shelter program performance. Ensure and monitor that all SNFI partners implement cluster standards and guidance across targeted sites. Ensure monitoring and evaluation of the impact of activities conducted by the cluster partners, considering Accountability to Affected Populations principles and mechanisms. Organize joint field missions, needs assessments and analysis among consortium partners and participate in joint inter-cluster needs assessment exercises as appropriate to ensure that identified needs, gaps and priorities are as evidence-based as possible. Ensure that the consortium response plan is updated regularly according to evolving needs and that it establishes indicators by which performance of the consortium can be measured; ensure inclusion of the strategy in common appeals and pooled funds mechanisms. Coordinate closely with all partners to collect and collate agreed upon SNFI reporting tools;ensure that the cluster has a clear Information Management strategy in place, along with adequate IM mechanisms. Ensure proper communication and information flow among partners. Facilitate discussion and agreement on the use of common standards and tools among cluster partners; ensure integration of cross-cutting issues, such as age, gender and environment. Promote awareness of and adherence to relevant policy guidelines, codes of conduct and examples of good practice by all consortium partners, taking into consideration the possible need for local adaptation both in terms of language and content. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
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