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Food Security And Livelihoods Adviser

* 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  o verify stable access to sufficient supply in target communities o contribute to the design of vouchers;  o work with logistics to find printers;  o identify suppliers (follow procurement guidelines) à consider program logistics and  positive market impact by engaging more suppliers; o 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 * 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.
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Consultancy
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
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No