Save the Children is scaling up its emergency response in Food Security and requires an experienced FSL Adviser to ensure quality programming is implemented. As part of these responsibilities the post holder will ensure the establishment of FSL programmes (in line with the country strategy), and ensure that humanitarian needs (by our own staff and/or as a result of how we do our work) are identified and addressed on an ongoing basis. To ensure coordination of all food, security and livelihoods activities from strategizing to action plans, implementation and monitoring. Activities will include establishment of voucher and cash systems, picking implementation sights, and calculation based transfer amounts.
The FSL Adviser will report to the Emergency Team Leader, and will:
Work in consultation with the other sector advisors to ensure quality voucher programming
Finalize vulnerability criteria to be used in targeting of FSL programming
Calculate appropriate assistance amounts, based on actual market prices, required to meet program objectives
Engage with other INGOs to ensure coordination of activities, including transfer amounts and implementation sites; and advocate for appropriate transfer amounts based on calculations
Represent Save the Children at Cluster and external meetings
Contribute to the establishment of a safe and effective voucher mechanism which can be used for a variety of goods and services
verify stable access to sufficient supply in target communities
contribute to the design of vouchers;
work with logistics to find printers;
identify suppliers (follow procurement guidelines) à consider program logistics and positive market impact by engaging more suppliers;
in consultation with logistics, design and finalize contracts/MoUs with suppliers
Provide technical support to FSL teams and conduct regular monitoring visits to ensure quality programming; and conduct regular trainings for staff to build skills and capacity
Contribute to the development of registration and M&E tools, as well as databases, and ensure FSL team has a solid understanding
Write proposals for further funding opportunities as needed
Prepare sitreps, internal reports and donor reports as required
Contribute to Save the Children’s Country Strategy (including supporting the transition to recovery programming); and participate in needs assessments to be aware of current needs
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
Please note that the closing date for applications is Wednesday 5 December 2012.
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.
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 with detailed work experience, education/degrees – 3 pages maximum
• Professional References (minimum of 3, 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 be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
• Degree in Economics, Finance, International Relations, Development studies or similar field
• Minimum 4 years of experience in development programs, preferably working in food security and & livelihoods, and with experience in cash/voucher activities
• Experience in proposal development
• Experience in developing M&E tools
• Good time management skills
• Experience in field work and community mobilization
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English
• Computer skills
• 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
• Food Security & Livelihoods in emergencies
• Familiarity with refugee communities in country of operation
• Minimum 4 years of experience in development programs, preferably working in food security and & livelihoods, and with experience in cash/voucher activities
• Experience in proposal development
• Experience in developing M&E tools
• Good time management skills
• Experience in field work and community mobilization
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English
• Computer skills
• 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
• Food Security & Livelihoods in emergencies
• Familiarity with refugee communities in country of operation
Arabic
Excellent
English
Excellent
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No