Food Security & Livelihoods Deputy Program Manager - Tyre

The main aim of this position is to manage independently the FSL component of the FSL & NUT projects in all their aspects, supporting the FSL & NUT PM in their strategic role. This will be articulated through the following sub-objectives:

• Guaranteeing proper monitoring, follow up, and quality on the implementation of the FSL component projects in South Lebanon.
• Managing the KFW project and ensuring the successful implementation thereof according to the budget and logical framework.
• Managing autonomously financial follow up, reports and interactions with the departments of Admin, Log, HR, and MEAL when it comes to the FSL component of the projects.
• Providing support to the staff directly managed by her/him, building their capacity and independence, and lead the coordination with the other technical and support departments at base level as needed.

Objective 1: Ensure timely and quality implementation of the FSL component of the FSL & Nut projects in the South base (40%).

• Ensure the effective implementation of the KfW project, including overseeing the beneficiary selection process, preparing of work-plans and overseeing the supervisors in the implementation thereof by the field staff, preparing procurement requests, actively participating in the budget follow-ups, maintaining all the relevant data and archiving, and ensuring proper project monitoring and reporting.
• In coordination with the FSL-NUT PM, FSL Coordinator and MEAL Team, design the macro-Program Cycle Management tools, including: monitoring tools, project indicators and means of verification, Activity Progress Reports, Budget Follow Up tools, and Project Procurement Plans.
• In coordination with the FSL team, ensure a workplan for each project is in place, and make sure that the program activities are implemented accordingly.
• Ensure monitoring and evaluation plans for the program are effective and functioning to measure the direct and indirect results of the projects.
• Provide guidance to Heads of Projects and/or Supervisors in weekly planning of activities (including input distribution, trainings, set up, maintenance, monitoring and reporting) and ensure these plans are in line with the project workplan.
• Ensure required project materials are developed and used, such as IEC, training modules, workshops.
• Ensure beneficiary selection criteria and processes are in line with AAH’s principles and in coordination with other departments (such as MEAL), are clear to all and are well implemented in a transparent way.
• Ensure any implementing partners are well supported and the quality of their work is monitored and assured.
• Ensure good relationships and engagement with all program stakeholders.

Objective 2: Internal/external reporting, support on the preparation of new proposals (15%)

• Work closely with the Grants Manager and the FSL & Nut PM in drafting activity reports for each donor on a timely manner.
• Work closely with the HoPs and/or Supervisors and build their capacity for them to prepare monthly internal Activity Progress Reports for all FSL, Nut & Environmental activities in South & Nabatiyeh.
• Participate in the design of new budgets and proposals, in coordination with the Grants Manager, FSL & Nut PM and FSL Coordinator.
• To ensure the FSL team’s monitoring and evaluation of the program is effective and functioning for both direct and indirect results expected in the project.
• Work closely with the MEAL department to provide quality analysis and synthesis of information.

Objective 3: Finance, Administration, Logistics and HR (15%)

• Ensuring autonomous monthly budget follow up of the projects and forecast.
• Ensure timely procurement of goods and services for the program, in close coordination with Logistics and Admin Departments.
• Ensure an enabling cooperation between the FSL and support departments (Admin, Log, HR).

Objective 4: External representation and development of AAH’s FSL strategies in South based on sound contextual analysis (10%)

• Ensure the collection and timely analysis of information on food security & livelihood conditions of target population; design and lead quantitative and qualitative needs and capacity assessments as required.
• Analyze the needs, capacities, and appropriate response options to assist the vulnerable local population at a base level.
• Actively coordinate with other agencies implementing FSL projects in the South.
• Represent Action Against Hunger in regional working group meetings in line with Action Against Hunger' Lebanon’s Strategy and in coordination with the Operations Coordinator, Food Security and Livelihoods Coordinator and Nutrition Coordinator.
• Represent Action Against Hunger in FSL meetings with other international and national NGOs, national institutions, and international organizations under the guidance of direct and functional managers.

Objective 5: To manage and develop the capacity of the FSL team (20%)

• Assess the needs and strengths of each team member and identify capacity-building priorities for each as part of AAH’s normal staff appraisal process.
• Supervise and build the capacities of the FSL team on Project Cycle Management nutrition interventions.
• Provide regular coaching and feedback sessions, providing adequate updates on progress against development plan and new objectives.
• Support the HoPs and/or Supervisors in building capacity in relation to Financial, Logistical & HR processes, and in external relations with stakeholders.

Objective 6: Support humanitarian activities of Action Against Hunger

• Support ACF’s emergency interventions in the South and Nabatiyeh, in collaboration with the other Technical Departments and the emergency team.
• Support at identifying new humanitarian needs that might arise, based on the context evolution.
• Support on building the capacity of the existing FSL team to be able to respond to humanitarian needs and gaps when needed.

Objective 7: Security

• Respect the security rules specified in the mission and base security plan, see to it that the team under his/her responsibility complies with the security plan and perform the security management tasks that can be assigned in its protocols.
• Communicate to the security managers of the working location any security related issue or non-compliance with the security plan.

Training/ Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in development, humanitarian action, international relations, social work, agriculture, economy, food security or any related field.

Technical specific knowledge:

• Good understanding of key areas under food security and livelihoods.
• Adopting innovative approaches to reach objectives
• Good understanding of the country context, good context analysis skills.

Previous experience:

• At least 3 years of experience working in program management position in humanitarian and/or development organizations.
• Experience building staff capacity and coaching.
• Previous experience in FSL.

Humanitarian sector knowledge:

Good knowledge of INGOs and donor agencies, procedures, guidelines, and interventions in the country.

Action Against the Hunger knowledge:

Experience in ACF is considered an asset

Languages:

English and Arabic (compulsory working language, spoken, read, and written).

IT and specific systems:

Strong computer skills in Office environment and data management

Mobility (national/ international)

Based in Tyre with occasional travels to Beirut and frequent presence in the field.

Action Against Hunger – Lebanon seeks to promote gender equality and is committed to empowering women to participate effectively in their communities, we strongly encourage women to apply.

We Strongly encourage people with disabilities to apply.

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