Food Security And Livelihood Officer (North)

ROLE PURPOSE:  Save the Children is seeking to recruit an officer to deliver humanitarian assistance in order to ensure a smooth implementation and monitoring of food security and livelihoods projects.  This includes cash projects (conditional, unconditional, cash-for-work) as a mechanism for assistance, vocational trainings and small business development. SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to: FSL Coordinator or Programme Manager in Qoubayat Field Office Dimensions: Save the Children Lebanon country office has a national coverage with field offices in Bekaa, Qobayat, Beirut and Tripoli. FSL Assistants are required in Qoubayat and for implementation of activities. Staff directly reporting to this post:  FSL Assistants KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   Programme design and implementation Ensure implementation of verification and safety net activities in line with programme implementation plans and against donor requirements/ indicators Act as the main liaison between communities and municipalities and the Save the Children office; maintain good relationships with beneficiaries, and professional relationships with local leaders/authorities Actively participate in the collection and analysis of information used to determine vulnerability, and create transparent targeting criteria Assist the Programme Manager to organize beneficiary registration and distributions in collaboration with communities Identify appropriate Cash for Work and Community Improvement activities in coordination with communities, committees and municipalities Assist in the development of standardized forms for community proposals, MoUs, etc; and in guidelines for committee procurement, implementation (SOPs), etc Promote accountability and transparency with all the implementing activities. Assist in the development of training/ awareness raising materials, and organize and conduct trainings for programme beneficiaries and stakeholders Assist with the training of the FSL Assistants to ensure they have solid understanding of key programme documents and tools, including Monitoring and Evaluation questionnaires Participates in internal and external coordination meetings as required, and interact regularly with Save the Children’s other sectors (education, child protection, health/nutrition, shelter) to ensure coordinated and efficient programming  Programme monitoring Prepare weekly and monthly work plans and ensure the FSL assistants follow the plans Organise collection of market data from local shops and suppliers Organize and assist in data collection and analysis for beneficiary and community selection, as well as for monitoring and evaluation 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 Community Development and CFW projects Produce timely reports for internal use on the status of on-going programming 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 2-3 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