Save the Children is scaling up its emergency response in Food Security and requires an FSL Officer to ensure smooth implementation of activities. As part of these responsibilities the post holder will ensure the establishment of FSL 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. S/He will report and respond to interventions as determined by his/her position and responsibilities identified in SCI strategy. The FSL Officer will report to the FSL Adviser and Bekaa Field Manager, and will:
Prepare weekly and monthly work plans and ensure the FSL assistants follow the plans
Assist with the training of the FSL Assistants to ensure they have solid understanding of key programme documents and tools, including 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)
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 and local leaders/authorities; and represent Save the Children while in the field
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
STARTING DATE: Immediate. We are looking for candidates who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please note that the closing date for applications is Wednesday 21 November 2012.
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.
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 with detailed work experience, education/degrees – 3 pages maximum
• Professional References (minimum of 3, 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 be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
Job requirements:
• 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
• 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
Arabic
Excellent
English
Excellent
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No