Food Security And Livelihood Senior Officer ( Qubbayat )

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:   Programme design and implementation Act as a liaison between communities and the Save the Children office; maintain good relationships with beneficiaries and local leaders/authorities Actively participate in the collection and analysis of information used to determine vulnerability, and create transparent targeting criteria Organize beneficiary registration and distributions in collaboration with communities Identify appropriate Cash for Work activities in coordination with communities (NB: In some cases these Cash for Work activities will have a specific focus on youth) Oversee smooth implementation of Cash for Work activities and payments through ATM cards Organize and conduct trainings for all programme beneficiaries Assist with the training of the FSL Officers and assistants to ensure they have solid understanding of key programme documents and tools, including Monitoring and Evaluation questionnaires   Programme monitoring Prepare weekly and monthly work plans and ensure the FSL assistants follow the plans Organize and assist in data collection and analysis for beneficiary and community selection, as well as for monitoring and evaluation Organise collection of market data from local shops and suppliers Work with logistics staff for programme procurements (including materials and equipment for Cash for Work activities) and for the identification and contracting of local suppliers/traders for    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Degree in Economics, Finance, International Relations, Development studies or similar field Minimum 2 years of experience in development programs, preferably working in food security and & livelihoods, and with experience in cash/voucher activities Experience in managing a team Good time management skills Experience in data collection Experience in field work and community mobilization; and in training groups of 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 Food Security & Livelihoods in emergencies Familiarity with refugee communities in country of operation     APPLICATION PROCESS   Please note that the closing date for applications is : For External applicants on July  13th  .                    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.