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Livelihoods and Food Security Officer

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

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Natural Science

Animal Science

Afar

3 years

1 Position

2023-08-18

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2023-08-25

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Fields of study

Agricultural Engineering

Animal Science

Full Time

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Job Description

Job Purpose Summary

The LFS project Officer will work on all LFS Activities including supporting the general food distribution, livestock and agricultural production works and monitoring irrigation under the guidance and supervision of the LFS Coordinators

  • Support the Implementation of Pasture production and improvement activities including linkages between farmers and agro dealers.

  • Assist in monitoring and distribution of food, planning and reporting.

  • Assist in the planning of technical training for farmers and livestock keepers and conducting market assessments.

  • Monitor crop production trends, use of irrigation facilities and day to day work of farmer cooperatives.

Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the officer position is day to day implementation of the core competency and related project activities including General Food Distribution, Agriculture production, Pasture production and irrigation systems support .

Generic responsibilities:

These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work and Development plan.

  • Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines.

  • Implement delegated CC project portfolio according to plan of action.

  • Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.

  • Ensure proper filing of documents.

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

  • Promote and share ideas for technical improvement.

Specific responsibilities

  • Under the supervision of the LFS coordinator, responsible for Livelihoods and Food security program interventions of NRC Afar Woreda as assigned .

  • Provide technical advice, backstopping and training on CAHWs/ income generating activities, and other livelihoods related fields;

  • Facilitate the planning and convening of training sessions in all other aspects of the projects , agriculture , pasture production , irrigation systems monitoring .

  • Participate and assist General food distribution work as and when required.

  • Liaise with the AFAR region woreda level offices and other partners implementing related projects at the field level to ensure cohesion, synergy and complementarity of the activities of the Project with other interventions.

  • Ensure that NRC’s objectives are disseminated and raise awareness of NRCs approach ensuring all implementation follows NRC policies and procedures.

  • Facilitate communities, community-based organizations and community leaders in identifying project beneficiary target groups for all NRC Livelihood and Food Security activities.

  • Help empower project beneficiaries (IDPs, refugees and local communities) to attain self-reliance and be able to sustain Livelihood and Food Security Projects through leading trainings.

  • Ensure equal participation by all segments of the beneficiary groups (IDPs, refugees and local communities), taking into consideration issues regarding gender, age and disability.

  • Regularly monitor and evaluate Livelihoods and Food Security Projects performance and provide timely inputs, feedback and impact of the NRC Livelihood and Food Security interventions.

  • In consultation and under direct supervision of Livelihoods and food Security Coordinator develop and implement surveys and needs assessment in Afambo and Awash in Afar Region.

  • Follow all the LFS documentation are properly filled in hard copy and office 365. 

Job Requirements

Competencies

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

1. Professional competencies 

Education and professional competencies:

  • University degree preferably Animal science/ Agriculture/ Agriculture Engineering / Commodity management / Food Science.

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in any of the fields above.

  • INGO/ Government/ Private Sector experience is advantageous

  • Experience from working as a Project Officer/ assistant/ expert in a humanitarian/recovery/ commercial farming  context

  • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

  • Understanding of the context of Afar region

  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.

  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal

  • Fluency in Afar/ Amharic Language is advantageous

 Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

  • Knowledge of the context in which the organization operates

  • Knowledge of the local language (Afar) – as an advantage

  • Experience with implementation of project start-up and exit strategy.

Behavioral competencies

  • Handling insecure environment

  • Planning and delivering results

  • Empowering and building trust

  • Communicating with impact and respect

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 only through this  Application Link  .Please attach photocopies of the most relevant educational certificates/testimonials and work experience documents.  Applications should reach NRC latest by 25 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!”

Fields Of Study

Agricultural Engineering

Animal Science

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