Livelihoods and Food Security Assistant Somalia Adaado ( National position)

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Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Background

NRC has provided first-line humanitarian response since 2021 with multisector activities in shelter, education, livelihoods and food security, and information, counselling and legal assistance. Our focus is on supporting people in hard-to-reach areas, working in partnership with authorities and local actors. We are piloting cash-based interventions with displaced populations living in host communities. NRC offers a comprehensive response for returnees and IDPs of high need, addressing their food security, livelihood, shelter, education, ICLA, and water, hygiene and sanitation needs and also responding to emergencies through NRC’s six core competencies; Shelter, Education, Livelihoods and Food Security, WASH and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) and Protection from Violence.

NRC Somalia is part of NRC’s East & South Africa regional operation which comprises of large-scale multi-country humanitarian and early recovery interventions spread across Ten countries (Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, South Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan and Mozambique).  NRC’s overall strategy in the region is to enhance protection and promote the rights of displaced people in humanitarian need by improving living conditions and seeking durable solutions. The regional office is based in Nairobi and works with country programmes to ensure standardization of programmatic and operational approaches, promote multi-country programming and ensure quality and coordination.

Role and Responsibilities

The Project Assistant will undertake beneficiary mobilization, project setup and delivery of project activities according to NRC project cycle management.  

Generic responsibilities

• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of documents 
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
• Use initiative in day to day problem solving in line with agreed procedures, priorities and standards for the area of work
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of documents 
• Promote and share ideas for improvement in the area of Livelihoods and Food Security.

Specific responsibilities 

Administrative

• Prepare payment requests (PRs) in Aggresso where applicable and liaise with logistics to support stock requisition of materials from stores to support project activities using the correct procedures 
• Liaise with your supervisors to support in preparation of contract documents, verification certificates for incentive workers, partners and other service providers timely to facilitate proper and prompt payment to the partners
• Work with incentive workers to ensure that correct data capture procedures are adhered to during PDM and other monitoring activities
• Administer working advances, field-based resource person’s payments and participants’ activity payments in compliance with NRC policy.

Program support

• Participate beneficiary selection eligible for livelihoods and food security programmes, based on guidelines and procedures given by the LFS staff in (Galmudug) and Livelihoods and Food Security Team Leader/Project Manager (SC area Office). 
• Immediately report any challenges or implementation delays to the LFS team leader/ LFS Officer, Field Office Coordinator, and Livelihoods and Food Security Manager (SC Area Office). 
• Maintain clear and up to date records of livelihood programme beneficiaries and activities (beneficiary numbers, locations, contact details, activity progress) – including by regularly visiting beneficiaries’ homes or businesses. 
• Lead the WFP relief project implementation in the beneficiary identification, registration, and line manages the casual staff. 
• Participate in baseline data collection, field monitoring and conducting interviews with beneficiaries and key informants with enumerators and scope registrar.
• Participate in project design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation including rapid assessments, and other data collection in order to inform and improve programming
• Liaise and work with fellow project assistants including field assistants to implement and document LFS activities in South and Central Somalia with special focus on the projects assigned, Especially the WFP relief project in Adaado. 
• Organize nutrition, food security and WASH awareness sessions for beneficiaries and host communities. 
• Support and work with incentive workers, implementing partners, suppliers & beneficiaries to; build capacity, ensure that correct documentation procedures are adhered to during field activities including M&E activities.
• In consultation with the project officer(s) and project team leader/coordinator, represent NRC in community meetings, coordination meetings and other information sharing fora that is available.
• Communicate timely and adequately of any concerns that threats the smooth operation of program and advise of possible course of actions to take. 
• Timely reporting and support in preparation of project reports/updates for the ongoing project activities.
• Any other duties assigned by your supervisors. 

Professional competencies

Generic professional competencies

• Degree in Agriculture, Veterinary, Natural Resources management and environmental science.
• Experience in the humanitarian/recovery context.            
• Minimum 2 years of previous Experience in food security and livelihoods projects with NGOs/UN in south central Somalia.
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in Cash Transfer programming(CTP), food security and livelihoods programs in Somalia.
• Previous working experience in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities 
• English is the working language so high level of fluency is required
• Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills
• Very good organizational and administrative skills
• Attention to detail.
• Good cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Strong team working and support role skills.
• Experience in a Humanitarian field context a strong added advantage.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines under pressure with minimum supervision 
• Good task orientation and ability to follow actions through to completion 
• We are particularly looking for a positive individual with strong communication skills, who can build trust and confidently navigate both internally and externally at different levels. 
• In this position you will join highly motivated and expert staff who are making a difference to the most vulnerable people.

Context/specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of the Galmudug context.
•  Knowledge of the local languages

What We Offer:

• Duty station:  Adado ( Galmudug Somalia )
• Contract duration: Up December, with possibility of extension.
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions, terms and conditions.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. In the selection of our staff, we are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative. 
• NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners and to check that its partners have not been involved in illegal activities. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose. 

Key Information - Please Take Note When Applying

• Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application.
• Ensure to attach your latest updated CV.
• Submit your application and CV in English.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
• Incomplete, email and paper applications will not be considered.
• Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered.
• Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.