Food Security and Livelihoods Assistant - North

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Application Submissions Guideline: 

Kindly apply online using this link: FSL Assistant - North 

Please note that only applications received through the above link will be accepted and applications received by emails will not be considered.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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Description: 

ROLE PURPOSE: The role holder will be responsible for the day to day implementation of food security and livelihoods activities. He/she will conduct the needed outreach for beneficiary’s identification, registration, conduct information sessions and participate in the emergency activities as needed. He/she will be responsible of the provision of daily/weekly reports. 

 

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people.

 

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Food Security and Livelihoods Officer

 

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Programme Implementation

- Contribute to the registration and verification of beneficiaries by collecting appropriate data

- Conduct trainings and sensitization and awareness sessions for beneficiaries and other stakeholders

- Conduct household interviews and focus group discussions to collect information, as needed

- Act as a liaison between communities and the Save the Children office; maintain good relationships with beneficiaries and local leaders/authorities; and report any identified issues to the FSL Officer

- Participate in the distribution of beneficiary ID and ATM cards and in-kind items to pre-identified beneficiaries

- Coordinates with Save the Children’s other sectors (education, child protection, health/nutrition and shelter) to ensure integrated and efficient programming, including ensuring the cross-referral of beneficiaries

- Contribute to weekly and monthly planning and submit regular reports to Officer

Programme Monitoring

- Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of activities by collecting appropriate data from selected beneficiaries, using pre-made questionnaires

- Collect market data from local shops and suppliers

- Conduct awareness sessions on Save the Children’s Feedback Mechanism System, and encourage its use

- Contribute to data entry, as needed

- Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

- Degree in Economics, Finance, International Relations, Development studies or similar field

- Minimum 1 year of experience in development programs, preferably working in food security & livelihoods, and with experience with distributions

- Experience in field work and community mobilization

- Experience in conducting training and sensitization sessions for communities and beneficiaries

- 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

- Cash transfer programming

- NGO experience

- Familiarity with refugee communities in country of operation

 

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Last modified: 
10 Jul, 2020
Intervention Sector(s):
Labor & Livelihoods
Application Deadline:
Friday, 17 July 2020
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
5 Months
Salary
N/A
Salary Range:
1200 to 1500 (USD)
Education Degree:
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details:
Degree in Economics, Finance, International Relations, Development studies or similar field
Experience Requirements:
1 to 2 years
Arabic Language:
Fluent
English Language:
Fluent
French Language:
None
Country/City: 
  • Lebanon
  • North Lebanon
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