Food Security And Livelihood Assistant

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world. Save the Children has been operating in Lebanon since 1999 and is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration.  Save the Children currently implements programs in Child Protection, Education, CRC, Health and Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihood, Shelter, and Emergency Response throughout Lebanon.   Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Beirut, Tripoli, Akkar and Bekaa ROLE PURPOSE: (this role is dependent on funding) Since the outbreak of violence in Syria in the spring of 2011, the number of Syrians crossing to Lebanon continues to increase. The influx of Syrians has created labour competition, decreasing daily wages and reducing the number of days work each household is able to access. This has resulted in less purchasing power for both Syrians and Lebanese families. Additionally, rent, food and some non-food prices (especially fuel) have increased as a result of border closures. The combination of decreased income and increased cost of essential expenditure is causing many households to engage in negative coping strategies, such as sending children to work, depleting assets and savings, and taking debt. While delivering humanitarian assistance programs to address these needs, Save the Children is also focused on supporting the local economy. Border closures have interrupted the supply of Syrian goods, but alternative trade routes have been identified and Lebanese equivalents are available. As markets continue to function and traders struggle with decreased purchasing power in communities, Save the Children is using cash and vouchers as a mechanism for assistance.  In addition, Save the Children is developing a longer-term strategy, which includes supporting livelihoods. Cash-for-work, vocational trainings and small business development are all activities to be implemented. Save the Children is scaling up its emergency response in Food Security in Quobayat and Bekaa and seeks assistants for each base to ensure smooth implementation of activities. KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   Contribute to the      registration and verification of beneficiaries by collecting appropriate      data Contribute to the monitoring      and evaluation of activities by collecting appropriate data from selected      beneficiaries, using pre-made questionnaires Conduct household      interviews and focus group discussions to collect information, as needed Act as a liaison between      communities and the Save the Children office; maintain good relationships      with beneficiaries and local leaders/authorities; and report any      identified issues to the FSL Officer Collect market data from      local shops and suppliers Contribute to the      identification of suppliers for voucher programmes, through fair and      transparent processes Act as the focal point for      Cash for Work activities in specific municipalities Participate in the      distribution of beneficiary and trader ID cards, vouchers, and in-kind      items to pre-identified beneficiaries Conduct trainings and      sensitization sessions for traders, beneficiaries and other stakeholders Contribute to data entry,      as needed Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE   Degree in Economics,      Finance, International Relations, Development studies or similar field Minimum 1 year of experience      in development programs, preferably working in food security & livelihoods,      and with experience with distributions Experience in field      work and community mobilization Experience in      conducting training and sensitization sessions for communities and beneficiaries Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and      English Computer skills      (especially Excel) Strength in interpersonal, communication and      presentation skills Flexibility      and willingness to change work practices and hours, and capability to work      in insecure environment  Available to travel in      country   Recommended knowledge and experience: Cash and voucher      programming NGO experience in      emergencies Familiarity with      refugee communities in country of operation Familiarity with the Quobayat or Bekaa region APPLICATION PROCESS   Please note that the closing date for applications is : For External applicants on May 7th.                    The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.   Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.  Internal Applicants are given priority in the recruitment process.   STARTING DATE: Immediate.  We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.   Each application package should include the following: •           Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email •           Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information •           CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees)  –  3pages maximum •           Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information) •           Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage •           Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to Lebanon.vacancies@savethechildren.org   Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.   We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.  All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.