NGO JOBS

Organization: Danish Refugee Council
Country: Lebanon
Closing date: 20 Sep 2013

Cash & Livelihood Coordinator

Lebanon

Introduction

DRC is an International non-governmental organisation, which provides protection and promotes durable solutions to refugees and displacement affected populations over the world. In Lebanon specifically, DRC started operations in 2004 with a focus on protection of Palestinian refugees that was then extended to education and livelihood support. Iraqi refugees and Migrant Domestic workers have also been assisted similarly in the past years with the objective to build the capacity of local NGOs.

Background

Since May 2011, DRC has been actively involved in the Lebanon emergency response to the Syrian crisis with presence in the North, East (Bekaa valley) and South of Lebanon. The DRC response is designed around 4 major sectors: Food/NFI distribution, Protection, Shelter and Livelihood support. As such, DRC is positioned in Lebanon as the main implementing partner of UNHCR, WFP, ECHO and DANIDA, implying a rapid expansion of its programme and structure.

To cope with the increasing refugee caseload (1,000,000 refugees expected by end-2013) and its multi-sector intervention, DRC is constantly expanding its capacity. In particular, the exponential increase of refugees and the long-lasting displacement requires from humanitarian actors to shift from in-kind to targeted assistance.

Therefore DRC Lebanon is looking for a Cash and Livelihood Coordinator (CLC) whose responsibilities are outlined below:

Duties and Responsibilities

The CLC has the overall responsibility for gradually transforming the current in-kind food/NFI distribution system to voucher/cash distribution and to develop the livelihood strategy and response in the DRC areas of operations across Lebanon.

Internal relations

The CLC is leading the sector in coordination with the field managers and with the dedicated teams.

External relations

The CLC has frequent contacts with representatives of donors involved in cash assistance (specifically UNHCR, WFP and ECHO).

Representation

• Represents DRC before relevant donors at Beirut and field levels• Represents DRC in the sector working groups and interagency planning workshops

Programming & operations

Strategy & Analysis• Draft a Cash Transfer and Livelihood strategy exploring all options and outlining preconditions needed to operate the shift• Assess DRC capacities as well as the contexts and risks on refugees, communities and local economies with regards to the different cash transfer and livelihood programming modalities• Evaluate the impact of DRC’s assistance modalities on beneficiaries and displacement-affected communities• Design and oversee context assessments related to Cash Transfer and Livelihood, based on priorities identified with field teams and senior management (e.g. market assessments, monitoring, etc.)• Attend internal strategic and planning meetings

Implementation• Evaluate the DRC distribution activities on-going in the different locations and provides recommendations for improvement to the Head of Development Program • Negotiate agreements with local partners, banks and other suppliers,• Coordinate with Protection teams on selection of vulnerable cases (eligibility for cash and/or livelihood assistance)• Meet and coordinate with the donors involved and agree on budgets and work plans• Supervise and monitor the implementation of livelihood program and cash modalities• Participate to regular meetings with the donors• Report internally and to the donors monthly achievements and challenges

Capacity Building• Develop training tools, guidelines and other SOPs• Train DRC dedicated staff (and recruit new staff if needed)• Reports internally weekly achievements

Organisation, administration and personnel management• Overall coordination of operational staff dedicated to livelihood and cash assistance, with the field management staff• Suggests adjustments of the livelihood dedicated teams according to evolving needs and programming• Ensures with fields managers and the Safety team that assistance is organised in a way that guarantees safety of beneficiary families, partners and DRC staff involved

Accountability• Ensure that the Cash and Livelihood assistance programme is complaint with DRC’s accountability principles

Any other duties as agreed with the DRC Head of Emergency/Country Director.

Required qualifications • At least 3 years of experience in Cash Assistance programming• At least 5 years of experience in large-scale humanitarian assistance (all sorts)• Working experience with INGOs focusing on refugee/displaced contexts• Familiar with UNHCR / ECHO / WFP operational modalities• Working experience in the Middle-East• Ideally CALP graduated, and/or business administration/micro-finance background• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English, Arabic a plus• Culturally sensitive and highly motivated

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, irrespective of nationality, race, gender or age.

Conditions

Availability: As soon as possible

Duty station: Beirut, with frequent travel to Beka’a, North and South Lebanon

Contract: 6 months renewable contract

Salary and conditions in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. The position will be placed at salary level A12.

Further information

You are welcome to contact Steffen Schwarz at steffen.schwarz@drclebanon.dk for more information about the position.

We only accept applications sent online via www.drc.dk under Vacancies > Current vacancies >Cash & Livelihood Coordinator - Lebanon.

Applications sent directly to Steffen Schwarz will not be considered.

For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk.

Commitments

DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html).

How to apply:

Application process

Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered. Please provide references, but do not attach any written recommendations.

Please submit your application online via www.drc.dk under Vacancies, in English, no later than Friday 20. September 2013.

Due to the urgency to fill the position, DRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline.

Organization: German Red Cross
Country: Pakistan
Closing date: 23 Sep 2013

The German Red Cross (GRC) is part of a worldwide community assisting victims of conflicts and disasters and people affected by social or health related crises. The Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement provides vulnerable people with assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the Movement: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. The German Red Cross assists in disaster response, rehabilitation and capacity building projects internationally on appeals of their sister organisations within the Movement. GRC is supporting the Pakistan Red Crescent (PRCS) in the implementation of diverse projects.

GRC is currently looking for an experienced Project Manager for two Livelihood (Cash Grants) Rehabilitation Projects in Sindh Province that focus on Cash Transfers. Both actions provide opportunities to consider also development aspects. This concerns the area of community development as well as the activities to strengthen the means of livelihood of the target group in a sustainable manner. Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) measures to reduce current vulnerabilities and to increase the resilience of the communities should be considered. The Project Manager works in close coordination with other GRC projects in Sindh, following an integrated approach.

Duration: starting September/ October 2013 for 15 months

Location: Karachi, Sindh Province, Pakistan

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Maintain comprehensive project management including finance and administration• Ensure all aspects of a transparent cash transfer mechanism• Identify needs in terms of livelihood improvement and community empowerment in cooperation with PRCS, GRC and local communities• Where necessary, modify a long-term Livelihood - Community Development program with focus on Cash Transfer Programming (CTP) together with PRCS, considering appropriate activities to increase the communities’ resilience in livelihood against climate change and natural disasters • Support the identification, development and writing of proposals to donors (ECHO, AA, BMZ)• Maintain the M&E system and regularly follow up• Coordinate project activities and requirements with PRCS and other GRC projects in Sindh • Ensure involvement and coordination amongst all relevant stakeholders• Supervise recruitment, training and management of local staff and volunteers and coach on the job where necessary

Required Skills:

• At least two years of working experience in the field of Cash Transfer Mechanisms is essential• At least three years of working experience in the field of livelihood development, experience in Disaster Risk Reduction is an asset• University degree in a relevant field• Experience with donor-funded projects (e.g. ECHO, DIPECHO)• Profound knowledge and proven experience in M&E, incl. Reporting• Outstanding financial controlling and monitoring skills• Ability to train and guide local staff and community volunteers (e.g. project planning, M&E, agricultural practices)• Good interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively and build relationships at all levels, taking into account cultural and language differences

• Readiness to work in remote areas• Ability to work, live and travel in an insecure environment, following our strict security guidelines at all times• Ability to work independently and as a team member • Ability and agreement to adhere to the Red Cross Red Crescent Fundamental Principles• Readiness to go on assignment without partner / no family posting• Oral and written fluency in English, German would be an asset• Proven ability to work effectively in multi cultural environments• Excellent physical and mental health with the ability to complete a thorough medical screening process

GRC offers you a compensation package according to the collective employment agreement of the GRC as well as an expatriation allowance during your mission. Depending on the post specific situation we either provide you with an accommodation or a personal allowance to cover your accommodation. In addition to a full insurance package (health insurance for residence abroad, private accident insurance, private liability insurance, luggage insurance) GRC is as well covering a home flight within a 12-month period of assignment and medical check ups before and after your mission. Before your assignment you will benefit from a comprehensive training package and receive briefings prior as well as during and after your mission.

How to apply:

Kindly apply by submitting your application by using the GRC online application system DRK HR net (https://drkhrnet.drk.de) until September 22nd 2013.Please indicate Ref. No. 2013-100 with your application.Further information on our recruiting procedure can be found on our homepage http://www.drk.de/ueber-uns/stellenboerse/drk-international-vacancies.htmlDeutsches Rotes Kreuz -Generalsekretariat- Team Personalmanagement Carstennstr. 58 12205 Berlin Germany

Organization: International Rescue Committee
Country: Turkey
Closing date: 03 Nov 2013

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

In the wake of movements for revolutionary change across the Arab Levant and Maghreb, civil protests against the Assad regime began in Syria in Spring 2011. Over the past 20 months, civil war has proliferated across the country. In the same period, the response by the regime has grown progressively more repressive and violent, culminating in the almost continuous use of heavy weaponry against densely populated urban areas in concert with indiscriminate shooting, arbitrary arrest, torture and killing of citizens by internal security forces. The IRC maintains humanitarian programming across the region focused on aiding those affected by the crisis

The Child and Youth Protection and Development (CYPD) unit comprises three sub-sectors - Education, Child Protection and Youth and Livelihoods. Working in partnership with camp management, the IRC CYPD program aims to increase access to education and livelihood opportunities, and to create a protective environment for children and youth.

SCOPE OF WORK: . IRC started operations in Turkey in October 2012, focused on distribution of upwards of 50,000 winterization kits inside Syria. A second program launched in December, providing direct assistance to Syrian IDPs. This Humanitarian Response Program (HRP) has focused on environmental health, education, child protection and health and is envisioned to expand to youth and livelihood.In response to the needs of youth, IRC is planning to implement a livelihoods program in IDP camps for 400 youth. The project will include vocational training, business and life skills courses and saving activities to support the start up of small business

The youth and livelihood manager will report to the CYPD Coordinator.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop an overall project work plan as well as monthly work plan for project implementation based on the logframeLine manage the Youth and Livelihood officer and assistants providing mentoring, capacity building and staff support as necessaryOrganize and facilitate the trainings of youth on business and life skills.Conduct an initial assessment and market survey to identify vocational skills to be taughtMonitoring, Evaluating and ReportingConduct regular monitoring visits to project sites to monitor progress of implementationCompile and submit monthly narrative and progress reports based on the logframe to the CYPD CoordinatorDevelop donor reports for submission to the Grants UnitParticipate in project evaluation with technical support from CYPD CoordinatorDevelop project spending planReview monthly Budget versus Actual and monitor project spendingStaff Supervision and Capacity BuildingMaintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.Take responsibility for discussing job expectations, performance, and objectives on an informal, quarterly basis with all staff and as a part of the annual Performance Review and Planning ProcessSupervise the officer and assistants in the campsParticipate in recruitment of new staff if necessaryConduct training and other capacity building activities such as ongoing mentoring and coaching for project staffDelegate implementation activities to staff as appropriateReceive, review and provide feedback on staff work plans and reports on a bi-weekly and monthly basisCoordinate closely with other CYPD project staffAdhere to and act in accordance with the IRC Global HR Policies and ProceduresAdhere to and serve as a champion of the IRC Way Standards for Professional ConductExternal RelationsRepresent IRC at relevant coordination meetingsCollaborate closely with other stakeholders including, NGO and donors

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:Preferred degree or Certification in Business Management, Community/Social Development, Social SciencesExperience:Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience working in youth livelihoods/employment programming, preferably with refugee/displaced population and community development skills, previous international experience required.Experience in working directly with and training youthPrevious supervisory or team management experience.Knowledge of youth employment issues including experience with the private sector in remote field settings under challenging conditions.Knowledge of, vocational training techniques, business and life skills concepts, enterprise development and displaced/refugee livelihoods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:The manager will be accommodated in the IRC guesthouse in Antakya and is expected to travel frequently to IDP camps inside Syria.

How to apply:

Please apply online:http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&r...

Organization: Action Against Hunger-USA
Country: Pakistan
Closing date: 06 Sep 2013

Location: Islamabad, Pakistan (Minimum 30% of the incumbent’s time will be spent in the field)

General Objectives:

This is a Senior Management position expected to develop national FSL programming and co-ordinate the effective technical implementation and strategic engagement with the cluster/working groups by ACF departmental staff at the national and provincial levels in Pakistan. The FSL Coordinator is the primary focal point in giving key technical guidance on program development at all stages of the project cycle to FSL staff as well as validating reporting. He/she assists Program Manager and Field Coordinators in ensuring mission strategic objectives are supported and realized. He/she sets guidelines and standards and is responsible for capacity building, technical support and ensuring quality for all FSL activities.

Specific Objectives:

Objective 1: To develop national Food Security and Livelihoods programming and co-ordinate its effective technical implementation nationally.

Activities:

Provide technical guidance and support the field-based program managers towards implementing high-quality programs which adhere to governmental and organizational rules and guidelines.To attend national level and where appropriate, important international/provincial/field-level technical fora, working groups, workshops and strategic think tanks related to the department.To plan, prepare and, where needed, directly support or execute technical assessments (taking in to account ACF integration approach) and ensure reports are correctly and timely submitted to line management.To validate the technical approaches and methodologies used in the field according to latest ACF and government guidelines.To work with the Field Coordinators and Program Managers in identifying needs, gaps, priority areas and appropriate interventions in locations where ACF works and in new locations in the mission country.When possible, to ensure integration of programs with other departments.To technically support the monitoring, evaluation and reporting procedures and systems set forth by the mission management.To support the annual development of the mission’s departmental strategy in line with the ACF International Strategic Plan 2010-2015, ACF-USA strategic plan, and context needs.

Objective 2: To develop technically relevant reports and proposals reflective of government, organization and donor guidelines and to ensure they are submitted on time to line management.

Activities:

To work with the Program Managers in developing new proposals for relief, recovery and developmental interventions, and contractually required donor and internal reports.To coordinate with the Field Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator and Administration Coordinator in finalizing and validating proposals and reports before submitting to the Deputy Country Director.To ensure all reports and proposals submitted to the Deputy Country Director have been technically consulted with the relevant Technical Advisor(s) in HQ.To ensure technical work plans are coherent with financial and procurement plans based on context and experience.To coordinate with other Technical Coordinators for integrated projects and, with the Field Coordinator, ensure technical field staff is supported in doing the same.To continuously compile and improve mission technical documentation (maps, reports, evaluations, meeting minutes, guidelines) and proactively disseminate it to the field staff, Field Coordinators and PQA staff as well as add this to the library in ISL head officeEnsure a cohesive and harmonized roll out of monitoring, capitalization, accountability and learning initiatives within the FSL department.To submit all required and requested reports and ad hoc updates (TMR/APR, MEAL support information, government reporting, etc, see below for further info.) on time.To submit, before End of Mission, a substantial Handover report to the replacement, DCD, and HQ Technical Adviser and when possible, to ensure a field handover visit is made.

Objective 3: To support proper and adequate resource management: HR, Finance and assets.

Activities:

To support in the recruitment of departmental staff:o Technical validation of Job Descriptions, recruitment testing and if needed, interviews.o Ensuring Job Descriptions are reflective of the major national technical context changes. National coherence of Job Descriptions in the mission.o Direct recruitment in field in the absence of a Program Manager (for example for new or emergency interventions)

To ensure timely, accurate and complete technical feedback and objectives are submitted to Field Coordinators and other line managers of field staffTo foster the career development of national and international technical staff and to carry out relevant technical training for the staff as evidenced by appraisal or directed by management.To support the field Program Managers in evaluations of the national departmental staffTo support, with the Field Coordinator, the Program Managers in creating field-level departmental organigrams.To support, with the Logistics Coordinator and Field Coordinator, the Program Managers in creating programmatic Procurement Plans.To support the Logistics department in ensuring timely delivery of equipments and materials by making sure supplies have the required technical validation on time nationally and in the field.Support the Administration Coordinator and Field Coordinators in financial forecasting for programs.

Objective 4: To represent the department and the organization at national, regional, or international levels and promote ACF’s technical viewpoints, guidelines and methods of work.

Activities:

To represent ACF within national co-ordination groups and actively seek out high-level groups in which to advocate for ACF and its beneficiaries.’To represent ACF at any relevant forum as required/requested by the CD.As necessary, to liaise with donor technical staff in relations to ACF’s programming.To proactively collaborate with national authorities, ACF counterparts and staff, partner agencies and consortia/Alliances/partnerships.To ensure ACF Pakistan and the Pakistani context is adequately represented at specific ACF regional undertakings in matters of departmental significance

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced University degree (Masters) preferably in food security, agronomy, veterinary, forestry, socio-economics, rural development, anthropology, geography, international development or related studies.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

Significant experience with INGOs in recovery and complex emergencies. Significant experience managing food security and livelihoods programs, including cash-based interventions.Proven management and coordination skills (HR, projects, and stress management).Proven ability to translate analysis and evaluation into operational planning and strategy.Experience with monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning as well as PCM.Experience with donor communications.Ability to work in an insecure, politically and culturally sensitive context.Ability to work in a mainstreamed manner and analyze/capitalize institutionalized information.Experience in designing transitional, early recovery, resilience-focused and/or development projects.Experience in implementing and/or managing components of both rural development projects (e.g. livestock, agriculture, support to on-farm activities) and cash-based projects (e.g. cash, vouchers, cash-for-work, safety nets/social protection)

PREFERRED

Good diplomatic and negotiation skillsPrevious experience with partnerships and alliances an asset.Knowledge of donors’ guidelines and procedures (ECHO, UNICEF, OCHA, CIDA etc.)Disciplined and able to work and arrive at decisions autonomously and with minimal guidance.Fluent in English (professional English), with excellent writing skills.

How to apply:

Apply with resume and cover letter at http://actionagainsthunger.theresumator.com/apply/dgau28/Food-Security-L...

Organization: Action Against Hunger-USA
Country: Pakistan
Closing date: 29 Aug 2013

Location: Islamabad, Pakistan (Minimum 30% of the incumbent’s time will be spent in the field)

General Objectives:

This is a Senior Management position expected to develop national FSL programming and co-ordinate the effective technical implementation and strategic engagement with the cluster/working groups by ACF departmental staff at the national and provincial levels in Pakistan. The FSL Coordinator is the primary focal point in giving key technical guidance on program development at all stages of the project cycle to FSL staff as well as validating reporting. He/she assists Program Manager and Field Coordinators in ensuring mission strategic objectives are supported and realized. He/she sets guidelines and standards and is responsible for capacity building, technical support and ensuring quality for all FSL activities.

Specific Objectives:

Objective 1: To develop national Food Security and Livelihoods programming and co-ordinate its effective technical implementation nationally.

Activities:

• Provide technical guidance and support the field-based program managers towards implementing high-quality programs which adhere to governmental and organizational rules and guidelines.
• To attend national level and where appropriate, important international/provincial/field-level technical fora, working groups, workshops and strategic think tanks related to the department.
• To plan, prepare and, where needed, directly support or execute technical assessments (taking in to account ACF integration approach) and ensure reports are correctly and timely submitted to line management.
• To validate the technical approaches and methodologies used in the field according to latest ACF and government guidelines.
• To work with the Field Coordinators and Program Managers in identifying needs, gaps, priority areas and appropriate interventions in locations where ACF works and in new locations in the mission country.
• When possible, to ensure integration of programs with other departments.
• To technically support the monitoring, evaluation and reporting procedures and systems set forth by the mission management.
• To support the annual development of the mission’s departmental strategy in line with the ACF International Strategic Plan 2010-2015, ACF-USA strategic plan, and context needs.

Objective 2: To develop technically relevant reports and proposals reflective of government, organization and donor guidelines and to ensure they are submitted on time to line management.

Activities:

• To work with the Program Managers in developing new proposals for relief, recovery and developmental interventions, and contractually required donor and internal reports.
• To coordinate with the Field Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator and Administration Coordinator in finalizing and validating proposals and reports before submitting to the Deputy Country Director.
• To ensure all reports and proposals submitted to the Deputy Country Director have been technically consulted with the relevant Technical Advisor(s) in HQ.
• To ensure technical work plans are coherent with financial and procurement plans based on context and experience.
• To coordinate with other Technical Coordinators for integrated projects and, with the Field Coordinator, ensure technical field staff is supported in doing the same.
• To continuously compile and improve mission technical documentation (maps, reports, evaluations, meeting minutes, guidelines) and proactively disseminate it to the field staff, Field Coordinators and PQA staff as well as add this to the library in ISL head office
• Ensure a cohesive and harmonized roll out of monitoring, capitalization, accountability and learning initiatives within the FSL department.
• To submit all required and requested reports and ad hoc updates (TMR/APR, MEAL support information, government reporting, etc, see below for further info.) on time.
• To submit, before End of Mission, a substantial Handover report to the replacement, DCD, and HQ Technical Adviser and when possible, to ensure a field handover visit is made.

Objective 3: To support proper and adequate resource management: HR, Finance and assets.

Activities:

• To support in the recruitment of departmental staff:
  o Technical validation of Job Descriptions, recruitment testing and if needed, interviews.
  o Ensuring Job Descriptions are reflective of the major national technical context changes. National coherence of Job Descriptions in the mission.
  o Direct recruitment in field in the absence of a Program Manager (for example for new or emergency interventions)

• To ensure timely, accurate and complete technical feedback and objectives are submitted to Field Coordinators and other line managers of field staff

• To foster the career development of national and international technical staff and to carry out relevant technical training for the staff as evidenced by appraisal or directed by management.
• To support the field Program Managers in evaluations of the national departmental staff
• To support, with the Field Coordinator, the Program Managers in creating field-level departmental organigrams.
• To support, with the Logistics Coordinator and Field Coordinator, the Program Managers in creating programmatic Procurement Plans.
• To support the Logistics department in ensuring timely delivery of equipments and materials by making sure supplies have the required technical validation on time nationally and in the field.
  Support the Administration Coordinator and Field Coordinators in financial forecasting for programs.

Objective 4: To represent the department and the organization at national, regional, or international levels and promote ACF’s technical viewpoints, guidelines and methods of work.

Activities:

• To represent ACF within national co-ordination groups and actively seek out high-level groups in which to advocate for ACF and its beneficiaries.’
• To represent ACF at any relevant forum as required/requested by the CD.
• As necessary, to liaise with donor technical staff in relations to ACF’s programming.
• To proactively collaborate with national authorities, ACF counterparts and staff, partner agencies and consortia/Alliances/partnerships.
• To ensure ACF Pakistan and the Pakistani context is adequately represented at specific ACF regional undertakings in matters of departmental significance

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced University degree (Masters) preferably in food security, agronomy, veterinary, forestry, socio-economics, rural development, anthropology, geography, international development or related studies.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

• Significant experience with INGOs in recovery and complex emergencies.
• Significant experience managing food security and livelihoods programs, including cash-based interventions.
• Proven management and coordination skills (HR, projects, and stress management).
• Proven ability to translate analysis and evaluation into operational planning and strategy.
• Experience with monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning as well as PCM.
• Experience with donor communications.
• Ability to work in an insecure, politically and culturally sensitive context.
• Ability to work in a mainstreamed manner and analyze/capitalize institutionalized information.
• Experience in designing transitional, early recovery, resilience-focused and/or development projects.
• Experience in implementing and/or managing components of both rural development projects (e.g. livestock, agriculture, support to on-farm activities) and cash-based projects (e.g. cash, vouchers, cash-for-work, safety nets/social protection)

PREFERRED

• Good diplomatic and negotiation skills
• Previous experience with partnerships and alliances an asset.
• Knowledge of donors’ guidelines and procedures (ECHO, UNICEF, OCHA, CIDA etc.)
• Disciplined and able to work and arrive at decisions autonomously and with minimal guidance.
• Fluent in English (professional English), with excellent writing skills.

How to apply:

Apply with a CV and cover letter at: http://actionagainsthunger.theresumator.com/apply/dgau28/Food-Security-L...

Organization: Action Against Hunger-USA
Country: Pakistan
Closing date: 26 Aug 2013

Location: Islamabad, Pakistan (Minimum 30% of the incumbent’s time will be spent in the field)

General Objectives:

This is a Senior Management position expected to develop national FSL programming and co-ordinate the effective technical implementation and strategic engagement with the cluster/working groups by ACF departmental staff at the national and provincial levels in Pakistan. The FSL Coordinator is the primary focal point in giving key technical guidance on program development at all stages of the project cycle to FSL staff as well as validating reporting. He/she assists Program Manager and Field Coordinators in ensuring mission strategic objectives are supported and realized. He/she sets guidelines and standards and is responsible for capacity building, technical support and ensuring quality for all FSL activities.

Specific Objectives:

Objective 1: To develop national Food Security and Livelihoods programming and co-ordinate its effective technical implementation nationally.

Activities:

Provide technical guidance and support the field-based program managers towards implementing high-quality programs which adhere to governmental and organizational rules and guidelines.To attend national level and where appropriate, important international/provincial/field-level technical fora, working groups, workshops and strategic think tanks related to the department.To plan, prepare and, where needed, directly support or execute technical assessments (taking in to account ACF integration approach) and ensure reports are correctly and timely submitted to line management.To validate the technical approaches and methodologies used in the field according to latest ACF and government guidelines.To work with the Field Coordinators and Program Managers in identifying needs, gaps, priority areas and appropriate interventions in locations where ACF works and in new locations in the mission country.When possible, to ensure integration of programs with other departments.To technically support the monitoring, evaluation and reporting procedures and systems set forth by the mission management.To support the annual development of the mission’s departmental strategy in line with the ACF International Strategic Plan 2010-2015, ACF-USA strategic plan, and context needs.

Objective 2: To develop technically relevant reports and proposals reflective of government, organization and donor guidelines and to ensure they are submitted on time to line management.

Activities:

To work with the Program Managers in developing new proposals for relief, recovery and developmental interventions, and contractually required donor and internal reports.To coordinate with the Field Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator and Administration Coordinator in finalizing and validating proposals and reports before submitting to the Deputy Country Director.To ensure all reports and proposals submitted to the Deputy Country Director have been technically consulted with the relevant Technical Advisor(s) in HQ.To ensure technical work plans are coherent with financial and procurement plans based on context and experience.To coordinate with other Technical Coordinators for integrated projects and, with the Field Coordinator, ensure technical field staff is supported in doing the same.To continuously compile and improve mission technical documentation (maps, reports, evaluations, meeting minutes, guidelines) and proactively disseminate it to the field staff, Field Coordinators and PQA staff as well as add this to the library in ISL head officeEnsure a cohesive and harmonized roll out of monitoring, capitalization, accountability and learning initiatives within the FSL department.To submit all required and requested reports and ad hoc updates (TMR/APR, MEAL support information, government reporting, etc, see below for further info.) on time.To submit, before End of Mission, a substantial Handover report to the replacement, DCD, and HQ Technical Adviser and when possible, to ensure a field handover visit is made.

Objective 3: To support proper and adequate resource management: HR, Finance and assets.

Activities:

To support in the recruitment of departmental staff: o Technical validation of Job Descriptions, recruitment testing and if needed, interviews. o Ensuring Job Descriptions are reflective of the major national technical context changes. National coherence of Job Descriptions in the mission. o Direct recruitment in field in the absence of a Program Manager (for example for new or emergency interventions)To ensure timely, accurate and complete technical feedback and objectives are submitted to Field Coordinators and other line managers of field staffTo foster the career development of national and international technical staff and to carry out relevant technical training for the staff as evidenced by appraisal or directed by management.To support the field Program Managers in evaluations of the national departmental staffTo support, with the Field Coordinator, the Program Managers in creating field-level departmental organigrams.To support, with the Logistics Coordinator and Field Coordinator, the Program Managers in creating programmatic Procurement Plans.To support the Logistics department in ensuring timely delivery of equipments and materials by making sure supplies have the required technical validation on time nationally and in the field.Support the Administration Coordinator and Field Coordinators in financial forecasting for programs.

Objective 4: To represent the department and the organization at national, regional, or international levels and promote ACF’s technical viewpoints, guidelines and methods of work.

Activities:

To represent ACF within national co-ordination groups and actively seek out high-level groups in which to advocate for ACF and its beneficiaries.’To represent ACF at any relevant forum as required/requested by the CD.As necessary, to liaise with donor technical staff in relations to ACF’s programming.To proactively collaborate with national authorities, ACF counterparts and staff, partner agencies and consortia/Alliances/partnerships.To ensure ACF Pakistan and the Pakistani context is adequately represented at specific ACF regional undertakings in matters of departmental significance

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced University degree (Masters) preferably in food security, agronomy, veterinary, forestry, socio-economics, rural development, anthropology, geography, international development or related studies.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

Significant experience with INGOs in recovery and complex emergencies. Significant experience managing food security and livelihoods programs, including cash-based interventions.Proven management and coordination skills (HR, projects, and stress management).Proven ability to translate analysis and evaluation into operational planning and strategy.Experience with monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning as well as PCM.Experience with donor communications.Ability to work in an insecure, politically and culturally sensitive context.Ability to work in a mainstreamed manner and analyze/capitalize institutionalized information.Experience in designing transitional, early recovery, resilience-focused and/or development projects.Experience in implementing and/or managing components of both rural development projects (e.g. livestock, agriculture, support to on-farm activities) and cash-based projects (e.g. cash, vouchers, cash-for-work, safety nets/social protection)

PREFERRED

Good diplomatic and negotiation skillsPrevious experience with partnerships and alliances an asset.Knowledge of donors’ guidelines and procedures (ECHO, UNICEF, OCHA, CIDA etc.)Disciplined and able to work and arrive at decisions autonomously and with minimal guidance.Fluent in English (professional English), with excellent writing skills.

How to apply:

Apply with resume and cover letter at http://actionagainsthunger.theresumator.com/apply/dgau28/Food-Security-L...