Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the LFS Coordinator position is to implement delegated LFS project portfolio activities. The following is a brief description of the role.

 Generic responsibilities

These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title.

• Line management of General Food Distribution project field staff in the respective refugee camp

• Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures

• Contribute to FSL strategy development, project proposals and provide input on needs and gaps

• Manage and implement a delegated portfolio of GFD project (activities, budget, and project documentation) as delegated from APM in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality.

• Provide regular progress reports to APM (AM and Core Competency Specialists if no APM)

• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist.

• Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities.

• Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills.

• Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders.

• Promote the rights of refugees in line with the advocacy strategy.

 Specific responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to the GFD teams including implementation of Human Resources related processes (recruitments, orientation, training, performance management).

• Compile and prepare the monthly, Quarterly and Annual GFD reports and conduct reconciliation of documents as per the standards and donor requirement.

• Follow up on weekly meeting and conduct monthly and quarterly meetings and collect accurate and updated information about project activities.

• Report any problem related to finance, administration and logistics within the GFD team and the support team to the attention of the Area Manager for resolution.

• Ensure that the GFD office and NRC property are kept in a good and secure condition.

• Actively promote synergies between NRC’s GFD and other teams

• Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the Supervisor.  

Job Requirements

Competencies

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organization to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

Value driven competencies

Values are aspirational attitudes and beliefs that influence the way people conduct themselves. NRC’s values are: Dedicated, Innovated, Inclusive and Accountable.

Professional competencies

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

 Generic professional competencies for this position:

• Minimum of B.Sc./BA degree in agriculture, agricultural extension and rural development agribusiness, or another related field.

• Minimum five years’ experience from working in an LFS project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context Previous experience working on IDPs, Returns, Refugee and from working in complex and volatile contexts.

• Experience from working in an LFS project implementation position in a humanitarian/ recovery context.

• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.

• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.

• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile

• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Context related skills, knowledge and experience (shall be adapted to the specific position):

• Knowledge of the FSL context in Afar Region and the specific programme area

• Knowledge of the local language is preferable

• Experience with ongoing programme implementation.

Behavioral competencies

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job.

• Handling insecure environments

• Managing resources to optimize results

• Empowering and building trust

• Managing performance and development

• Planning and delivering results

How to Apply

Application procedure

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to send in their application letters including updated curriculum vitae with day-time telephone number and contact details of three work-related referees using only this Application Link.  Please attach photocopies of the most relevant educational certificates/testimonials and work certificates. Applications should reach NRC latest by 08 August 2023 at 5:00 pm. 

NB: only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

“Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and on-the-job training will be provided!”