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Livelihoods and Food Security Officer

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

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Social Science

Social Science and Community

Bidu

5 years

1 Position

2024-08-29

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2024-09-09

Required Skills
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Fields of study

Plant Science

Natural Resources Management

Animal Science

Agricultural Economics

Agronomy and Crop Science

Full Time

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Job Description

The purpose of the Project Officer position is day to day implementation of the core competency and related project activities. 

Generic Responsibilities

These responsibilities are the same for all positions with the same title. 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 both hard and soft copies.

  • 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 programme interventions of NRC in the assigned woreda.

  • Liaise with the 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.

  • Help empower project beneficiaries (local communities) to attain resilience  and be able to sustain Resilience, Livelihood and Food Security Projects.

  • Ensure equal participation by all segments of the beneficiary groups, taking into consideration issues regarding gender, age, disability and other affiliations;

  • 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 with and under the supervision of the Livelihoods and Food Security Coordinator develop and implement surveys and needs assessments in the assigned woreda.

Job Requirements

Education and professional competencies:

  • BSC/MSC in Plant Science, Animal Science, Agronomy, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Marketing, Natural Resource Management and related.

  • Diploma in any of the above fields with more than 5 years’ experience with proven Hands on skills will be considered.

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

  • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.

  • Understanding of the context of the Afar Region 

  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.

  • Knowledge of English.

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

  • Knowledge of the context in which the organization operates. 

  • Knowledge of the local language – is must. 

  • 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 your application letters including updated curriculum vitae with day-time telephone number and contact details of three work-related referees only through THIS LINK Please attach photocopies of the most relevant educational certificates/testimonials and work experience documents. Applications should reach NRC latest by 08 September 2024 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

Plant Science

Natural Resources Management

Animal Science

Agricultural Economics

Agronomy and Crop Science

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