Food Security and Livelihoods Coordinator - North

The Opportunity

As a member of the Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) team, the FSL Coordinator under the supervision of the FSL Manager will oversee on the implementation of the FSL projects in all modalities (Cash, In-kind, Vocational Training, and Income Generation Activities).

S/he will ensure that the FSL intervention is of the highest technical quality, that monitoring processes for local organizations are in place, that reporting is high-quality and timely, and that the programme is continually assessed and solutions quickly put in place for any changes in local context.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

• Degree in Economics, Finance, International Relations, Development studies, Nutrition,
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in development programs, preferably working in food security and & livelihoods, Eco-Sec, or Basic Assistance
• Experience in working with local organizations and local communities
• Experience in data management/analysis platforms (asset)
• Experience in field work and community mobilization
• Experience in Facilitating trainings (asset)
• 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
• Food Security, Public Health, or similar fields
• Good time management skills
• Ability to adhere to ethical considerations and principles with regard to work with vulnerable populations
• Commitment to Save the Children values and Child Safeguarding

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.

A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.