Food Security & Livelihoods Team Leader

Under the direct supervision of the Food Security & Livelihoods Project Manager, the Food Security & Livelihoods Team Leader participates in the overall coordination and implementation of the food and NFI project activities. He/she coordinates and monitors the work of all Officers dedicated to these activities and he/she is responsible for a qualitative and regular reporting on various components of the project. Responsibilities and tasks Assessment, design and implementation -       To analyze the needs of the beneficiaries in terms of Food security and livelihoods. -       To be in charge of the implementation of the Impact Assessment Survey. -       To design and prepare questionnaires and tools for comprehensive needs assessments -       To participate in food vouchers distributions. -       To contribute to the selection of shops and monitor their work to ensure the respect of the contract’s specification -       To participate in the evaluation of the humanitarian situation in the region considering possibilities of new projects. Analysis & Evaluation -          To be responsible for a qualitative and regular reporting on various components of the project. -          To participate in the constant evaluation of the project (effectiveness, efficiency, impact, relevance). Management & Capacity building -       To manage the Food Security & Livelihoods Officers/Workers working on the Food Security & Livelihoods activities in the supported facilities and in the communities. -       To do regular monitoring of Food Security & Livelihoods officer’s work by constantly visiting to the areas of intervention and getting feedback when not directly on the field -       To train new Food Security & Livelihoods Field Officers/Workers on the activities implemented in the framework of the project. -       To solve team conflicts, if any, and ensure team building -       To support each Food Security & Livelihoods Field Officer/Worker in improving his/her performance -       To conduct appraisals every six months with each Food Security & Livelihoods Officer/Worker -       To develop any pedagogical and methodological tools adapted to the local context.   Team Management -       Supervise the Food Security & Livelihoods Field Officers/Workers and ensure the respect of all human resources rules; -       To manage the Food Security & Livelihoods Officers/Workers working on the Food Security & Livelihoods activities in the supported facilities and in the communities; -       To coordinate the work of all Field Officers/Workers dedicated to these activities : weekly/daily planning explain during weekly/daily team meetings, daily planning prepared at least the day before to maximize Field Officers/Workers  efficiency.   Capacity building -       To do regular monitoring of Food Security & Livelihoods officer’s work by constantly visiting to the areas of intervention and getting feedback when not directly on the field -       To train new Food Security & Livelihoods Field Officers/Workers on the activities implemented in the framework of the project. -       To solve team conflicts, if any, and ensure team building -       To support each Food Security & Livelihoods Field Officer/Worker in improving his/her performance -       To conduct appraisals every six months with each Food Security & Livelihoods Field Officer/Worker -       Develop any pedagogical and methodological tools adapted to the local context.   Logistic & administration -       Define the needs in materials and tools regarding the program and the planning of interventions; -       Ensure the follow-up and the proper use of materials and tools used during on-site works; -       Manage the supply of materials to the work site in collaboration with logistics department; -       Use the PU-AMI forms for all exchange with the logistic & administration services; -       Analyze the security situation in the area and inform the Project Manager on security incidents.     Reporting -       Collect all information and orally reports on the progress of project activities on a daily basis; -       Make a weekly report in English on the progress of activities; -       Report immediately any delay, problem or other relevant information to the Food Security & Livelihoods Project Manager;     Communication & Follow up -          To be in charge of the selection of suppliers and monitor their work to ensure the respect of the contract’s specification. -          To participate in the liaison with local authorities, NGOs and other stakeholders under delegation from the Project Manager.   Mandatory requirements Computer skills: Very Good knowledge of the MS office software including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Other: -          High knowledge in emergency, development and social work -          Good management and pedagogical skills -          Good reporting skills, and experience in conducting surveys. -          Capacity to manage a multidisciplinary and multicultural team -          Good knowledge of Beirut and Mount Lebanon area -          Excellent communication and diplomacy skills to manage relationship in potentially tense situations   Assets Interest: -       Strong motivation to help people in needs -       Understanding of the political situation in the area Transversal skills: -       Well organized -       Conflict resolution and diplomacy experience -       Ability to analyze and suggest improvement -       Ability to take initiative to deal with difficulties encountered in daily work -       Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organization itself -       Autonomy, neutrality -       Hard worker -       Able to manage stress and pressure