وظيفة: Food security and Livelihood Field Officer – مسؤول ميداني عن الأمن الغذائي وسبل العيش للعمل مع Solidarités International

ABOUT THE JOB

General objective:

• The FSL Officer will support to set up Monitoring and training, the cash or in-kind support to targeted beneficiaries for agriculture and livelihood/ food security supporting activities, ensuring that Solidarités International technical recommendations and procedures are followed.
• S/he carries out all activities with high standard and, if necessary, proposes adjustment or improvements to guarantee a high standard and a better implementation.
• S/he follows up with the training organization as well as with the targeted farmers to ensure the efficiency of the activity

The main challenges:

• Integrate a team with new members
• New area of intervention/assessment within the last quarter of 2022 in a new sector for SI in Lebanon (FSL)
• Use new developed program tools

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

• Conduct field assessments with data collection and baseline for beneficiary selection

Responsibilities and main activities:

Goal / Purpose:

• The FSL Officer will support to set up Monitoring and training, the cash or in-kind support to targeted beneficiaries for agriculture and livelihood/ food security supporting activities, ensuring that Solidarités International technical recommendations and procedures are followed.
• S/he carries out all activities with high standard and, if necessary, proposes adjustment or improvements to guarantee a high standard and a better implementation.
• S/he follows up with the training organization as well as with the targeted farmers to ensure the efficiency of the activity

List of main tasks:

Assessment

• Collect accurate data at field level and participate in data analysis
• Contribute in conducting assessment, baseline and impact surveys
• Help in designing and setting up criteria for selecting targeted communities and beneficiaries

Activity relevance, quality and creation

• Implement activities in accordance with Solidarités International technical requirements and financial donor criteria
• Collect information and assist in the quality analysis of the activities carried out

Implementation and operational monitoring

• Carries out the activities for which he is responsible, in accordance with the deadlines and technical specificities that have been set
• Use management, monitoring and evaluation tools in the activities-assessment formats, follow up sheets, harvest report etc.
• Follow up on Agriculture and FSL activities upon guidance by his/her supervisor.
• Uses developed methods and tools for the implementation of the activities
• Ensure regular monitoring and follow-up of the activities with the beneficiaries by regular field visits using monitoring tools
• Pre-empt any difficulties linked to carrying out the activities and facilitate problem solving
• Ensure good analysis of the local environment and understand needs so that activities are adapted accordingly
• Ensure compliance with national and international norms and quality standards related to his/her activities
• Provide necessary technical support to the selected farmers regarding small scale gardening, sack gardening etc.

Reporting / communication

• Pass on to the Line Manager any information on the security context, or any event that may have potential consequences on Solidarités International activities and team security
• Participate in writing up reports on the progress of activities for which s/he is responsible
• Collect information for case study, success stories & lesson learning reports

• Fill out and update the activity sheet provided by line manager if relevant
• Archive his/her monitoring tools and files in the Solidarités International office, where they can be accessed by the line manager

• Communicate with other team members on activity results
• Present to the population and local authorities the nature of the field operations and create awareness about the program activities
• Write up handover and transition reports before the end of his/her employment contract, and pass these on to those parties concerned on the mission

ORG CHART POSITION (reporting and functional relationships)

Line manager: FSL DPM

Line report(s): on base: None

Functional manager:

Functional report(s):  –

YOUR PROFILE

Education and experience :

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural engineering, or similar field is desirable; it can be balanced by experience

Experience:  2 years of professional experience

Previous experience with NGO/INGO is an asset

Previous experience in livelihoods, food security and/or agricultural projects providing trainings to farmers and/or cash-based assistance is an asset

Knowledge and technical skills:

Good food security / agronomist/agricultural technical skills and knowledge

Strong communication skills, used to speak in front of an audience and able to work dynamically with adults and farmers

Excellent understanding of humanitarian principles, accountability, and do no harm

Computer literacy with basic command of MS Office

Soft skills:

Excellent interpersonal, analytical, communications (verbal and written), cultural sensitivity, negotiation skills and diplomacy

Flexible (will have to take on responsibilities that might not be directly on his/her JD)

Mobility to visit different locations (day trip) in Bekaa on a regular basis (weekly).

Adaptability to changing work environment and possible volatile security situation

Stress management skills: ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, with peaks of heavy workloads.

Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Good interpersonal, analytical, communications, cultural sensitivity, negotiation skills and diplomacy

Language :

Fluent English and Arabic: speaking, reading, and writing skills

Language:

ARABIC LANGUAGE: Fluent

ENGLISH LANGUAGE: Fluent

FRENCH LANGUAGE: None (a plus)

SI WILL OFFER YOU

A salaried post: 1,325 USD – Basic salary

Vacation: 1.5 Paid Leaves/month

Social and medical cover

APPLICATION PROCESS

Does this description fit you?

Please send us your CV and Cover letter in English. CV only will not be considered.

NB:  The vacancy may close before the deadline. Thank you for your comprehension

For further information about Solidarités International, please consult our website:  http://www.solidarites.org/en