ROLE PURPOSE: The post holder will ensure the establishment of Food Security and Livelihoods systems, 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. They will report and respond to interventions as determined by their position and responsibilities identified in Save the Children strategy.
CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: FSL Coordinator
Staff directly reporting to this post: FSL Assistants
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Prepare weekly and monthly work plans and ensure the Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) assistants follow the plans.
- Assist with the training of the FSL Assistants and partners’ staff, to ensure they have solid understanding of key programme documents and tools, including Monitoring and Evaluation ( M & E ) questionnaires.
- 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.
- Organize and conduct trainings for all programme beneficiaries (including traders and households).
- Provide coaching activities and mentorship to entrepreneurs’ business plan development and implementation.
- Organize and assist in data collection and analysis for beneficiary and community selection, as well as for monitoring and evaluation.
- Contribute to data entry, as needed.
- Support local market assessments to determine supply of essential goods.
- Work with logistics/procurement and programming staff to develop trader selection procedures for voucher programming; and contribute to the identification of suppliers for voucher programmes, through fair and transparent processes.
- Produce timely reports for internal use on the status of on-going programming.
- Act as a liaison between communities and the Save the Children office; maintain good relationships with beneficiaries, SCI partners and local leaders/authorities; and represent Save the Children while in the field.
- 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.
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 and Livelihoods in emergencies
- Familiarity with refugee communities in country of operation
Intervention Sectors
Children & Youth
Location
- Lebanon
- Beqaa
- Zahleh
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
1500 to 2000 (USD)
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
Save the Children is a global humanitarian organization committed to diversity and inclusion, working towards empowering and protecting children worldwide and in the countries where it operates. Save the Children highly encourages and welcomes receiving applications from qualified candidates regardless of their diverse gender, orientation, disability, marital status, race, colour, ethnic origins, religion and beliefs. Save the Children has a global policy on anti-harassment as well as zero tolerance for discrimination, bullying, sexual exploitation and abuse. All applications will be looked at and treated with the strictest confidentiality and transparency regardless of the diversity of candidates
Kindly apply online using this link: Food Security and Livelihoods Officer - Zahle
Please note that only applications received through the above link will be accepted and applications received by emails will not be considered.
Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
Requires a Cover Letter?
No
Experience Requirements
2 to 3 years
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
None
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No