Food Security and Livelihoods Officer - Beirut

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: Project Manager

Staff directly reporting to this post:  FSL Assistants

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

- Prepare weekly and monthly work plans and ensure the FSL assistants follow the plans.

- With his line manager develop phased budget based on planned activities according to the implementation plan.

- Assist with the training of the FSL Assistants to ensure they have solid understanding of key programme documents and tools, including M&E questionnaire.

- Actively participate in the collection and analysis of information used to determine vulnerability, and create transparent targeting criteria, assist in data collection and analysis for beneficiary and community selection, as well as for monitoring and evaluation.

- Monitor the work conducted by the FSL assistants in different sites where activities are implemented.

- As line Manager, support FSL assistants in their skills development and career growth through coaching and provision of trainings when applicable.

- Contribute to the development of different tools needed for proper implementation of programmes such as (MOUS , FGDs, PDMs…ectc)

- Organize and conduct trainings for all programme beneficiaries.

- Contribute to data entry, as needed.

- Work with logistics to follow up on procurements within the procurement plan to ensure efficient implementation.

- Produce timely reports for internal use, and contribute to donor reports on the status of on-going programming.

- Act as a liaison between communities and the Save the Children office; maintain good relationships with beneficiaries and local leaders/authorities; and represent Save the Children while in the field.

- 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, International Relations, Development studies or similar field

- Minimum 2 years of experience in development programs, preferably working in food security and & livelihoods, and with experience in Community Support Projects.

- Experience in managing a team

- Good time management skills

- Experience in data collection

- Experience in field work and community mobilization; and in training groups of beneficiaries

- Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English

- 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

- Food Security & Livelihood in emergencies

- Community-based participatory approach

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector.  This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.

The Organisation

Save the Children works in development and humanitarian contexts with children and partners to help families, communities, and governments identify and use innovations to ensure all children survive, learn and are protected.

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.  
 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.