Food Security & Livelihoods Team Leader - Beirut Base

 PREMIERE URGENCE   AIDE MEDICALE INTERNATIONALE -         LEBANON    -                                                                                          Team Leader   Première Urgence - Aide Médicale Internationale (PU-AMI) is a non-profit, non-political and non religious humanitarian NGO. Its objective is to bring about a global response to the basic needs of populations suffering from acute humanitarian crisis and to allow them to recover their autonomy and dignity.   Today, PU-AMI is intervening in 21 countries in Africa, the Near East, Caucasus, Asia and the Caribbean to cover the needs of populations affected by conflict, natural disasters or economic crises.   PU-AMI in Lebanon has been implementing emergency and recovery projects in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, in Shelter Rehabilitation, Health and in Livelihood Recovery sectors.   POSITION GENERAL INFORMATION   Position: Team Leader Component: Food Security & Livelihoods Based in: Beirut   Supervision   Under the direct supervision of:       Food Security & Livelihoods Project Manager Under the indirect supervision of:   Project Implementation Coordinator Supervision of  :                                        Senior Field Officers, Field Officers, Field Workers, Community members Under the overall supervision of:      Field Coordinator   OVERALL MISSION   General objective   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.   The tasks and responsabilities defined in this job description are not exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project needs.   QUALIFICATIONS   Mandatory requirements   Language skills: Fluent in Arabic and English (speaking/reading/writing) 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