Food Security And Livelihoods Coordinator

1-      GENERAL OBJECTIVE

The PU-AMI Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) Coordinator designs and oversees the country technical sector strategy (analysis, strategic positioning, programmatic approach, program development) and is responsible for the quality of current and future FSL programming. Builds the capacity of technical teams, supports the field teams in the implementation of project, and develops relevant partnerships. Contributes to the monitoring, evaluation and learning of the FSL projects.

2-      RESPONSABILITIES AND TASKS

Role and Responsibilities

• Strategy: Working alongside the Coordination team, s/he participates in the design of the PU-AMI country strategy. S/he leads on the development of the strategy and positioning for the FSL sector, proposing innovative and sustainable approaches.
• Identification of needs and formulation of project proposals: Actively participates in the definition and implementation of assessments and participates in the development of proposals (in coordination with the Deputy Head of Mission (DHOM), other Technical Coordinators and relevant Field Coordinators).
• Representation, external coordination and partnership: Represents the association to partners, authorities, donors and local stakeholders involved in implementing FSL Programmes. Ensures the active participation of PU-AMI in national sectorial working groups and forums, and develops sectorial partnerships aligning with the FSL strategy.
• Programmes implementation: Ensures that Programme(s) are in line with PU-AMI’s FSL intervention framework and country strategy and monitors them for efficacy, quality, and cost effectiveness. Ensures that logistical and administrative procedures are respected by the FSL teams and alerts/relays the gaps to the coordination team. Ensures quality reports are submitted to donors.
• Monitoring, evaluation and learning: Develops qualitative and quantitative data analysis in the FSL sector; promotes capitalization on FSL research and technical developments in the sector, and ensures that analysis is disseminated to PU-AMI.
• Staff management and supervision of consultants/Training and capacity building: Participates in the recruitment and technical management of FSL staff. Coaches and support field staff and provides guidance in technical aspects of project implementation, monitoring, evaluation and learning. Provides and supervises technical training activities based on identified needs.

Specific Objectives and linked activities

1. Strategy and positioning of the FSL technical sector

• Leads and oversees the preparation, development, dissemination, understanding and implementation of a mission FSL strategy.
• Involves local and international team members in the FSL strategy development, and makes recommendations/suggestions to the Coordination team.
• Conducts research and analysis to inform strategy development.
• Participates in the follow up of the humanitarian situation in the country and reports as appropriate.

       2. Identification of needs and formulation of project proposals

• Leads design and oversees implementation of FSL assessments, including drafting terms of reference, defining methodologies and data collection tools, and participating in data analysis.
• Contributes to the design, implementation and analysis of FSL components of field assessments (jointly with DHOM, Coordination and field teams)
• Provides technical support and input on development of concept notes and proposals (especially logical framework, activity costs, defining human resources needs, etc.), in coordination with DHOM, other Technical Coordinators and the relevant Field Coordinators.
• Liaises with donors as appropriate, upon request of DHOM.       

       3. Programme design and implementation

• Ensures that FSL programmes (objectives, schedules, budgets, reporting, etc.) are properly implemented and reports potential issues as appropriate.
• Alerts when delays in carrying out FSL programmes have been identified and suggests adjustments (in terms of activities, operation area, budget, schedule, etc.).
• Ensures the quality of donor reports for FSL projects, jointly with Coordination and field teams.
• Ensures FSL information is communicated efficiently between field and Coordination teams.
• Ensures that FSL teams respect PU-AMI’s procedures and formats and are in compliance with the PU-AMI operation policy.
• Participates in coordination meetings and ensures a proper coordination and information sharing with other national level Coordinators (Health Shelter and Infrastructure, Logistics, Administration, FieldCos, etc.).
• Encourages coordination between different sectors and departments in the field (operational meetings, functioning reports etc) and ensures efficient circulation of information between the FSL teams and other departments. 

      4. Monitoring, evaluation, accountability, learning

• Supports efforts towards accountability, specifically to the beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work,
• Leads and ensures an Institutional Knowledge Building strategy for FSL interventions and defines, with Coordination team, the relevant documents and tools to be produced.
• Develops qualitative and quantitative data analysis in the FSL sector;
• Promotes capitalization on FSL projects
• Identifies research opportunities and advocates for technical developments in the sector.

       5. Staff management and supervision of consultants, training and capacity building

• Provides technical support of the direct managers of the FSL projects at mission level.
• Coaches and supports field staff and provides guidance in project implementation, monitoring, evaluation and learning.
• Writes and authorizes job descriptions before sending to the relevant Field coordinator, HR coordinator and/or DHOM. 
• Participates in the recruitment of FSL teams, and participates in performance management as functional manager.
• Conducts and/or supervises training of FSL teams (primarily technical and methodological trainings), participates in the identification of training needs and recommends training action internally or externally.
• Prepares terms of reference for consultancies, supervises consultants, validates reports, and provides feedback on the work accomplished.

       6. External engagement, coordination, and representation with other stakeholders

• Coordinates the FSL representation of PU-AM
• I among partners, donors and different authorities at mission level, in collaboration with DHOM.
• Participates in interagency working groups, such as Basic Needs Assistance, Food Security, Social Stability and Livelihoods.
• Identifies opportunities for collaboration with other stakeholders, develops sectorial partnerships, and identifies donor opportunities aligning with the strategy.
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The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs. 

3-      PRIORITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT

Lead development of the strategy and positioning for the FSL sector, proposing new and innovative approaches.

Support FSL programme design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, in collaboration with Coordination and field teams.

Raise PU-AMI profile in the livelihood sector in Lebanon, by engaging in external networking and sectoral coordination. Develop PU-AMI engagement with other stakeholders, identifying opportunities for partnerships with national NGOs, private sector and other local actors.

Mandatory requirements

• Master in economics, development studies, international development, management, social sciences
• 5 years progressive experience in both project management and national technical coordinator/advisor positions.
• Proven ability to develop and implement economic development PROGRAMMING (market based programming, resilience building)
• Experience in a humanitarian context.
• Experience developing and implementing basic needs assistance and livelihood programming in humanitarian contexts, including cash based interventions
• Proven experience conducting technical assessments/ surveys with a team in one or more of the following: Value Chains, market analysis such as labor market assessment, socio-economic/livelihood surveys.
• Hands on experience in development of research methodologies, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
• Experience in both urban and rural contexts.
• Experience in external representation, with proven active participation in working groups/clusters, and communication with donors
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement including NGOs, local authorities and the private sector.
• Proven track record in staff and stakeholder training and capacity building.Successful experience in team management and field staff support.

Transversal skills:

• Successful candidate will have the ability to promote new approaches to programming and inspire teams to collaborate closely to implement quality programmes.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Adaptability and proven ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good people person with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Analysis and synthesis skills.
• Organization, rigor and respect of deadlines.
• Great ability to listen and to negotiate.
• Ability to remain calm and level-headed.
• General ability to manage stress, particularly in a changing environment.
• Curiosity about and sensitivity to new cultures.

Other:

• To be familiar with and abide by the NGO/Red Cross Code of Conduct and with the Sphere, Humanitarian Charter and Minimum standards
• Extensive travel within the country is required