Food Security and Livelihoods Officer - Zahle

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Save the Children is a global humanitarian organization committed to diversity and inclusion, working towards empowering and protecting children worldwide and in the countries where it operates. Save the Children highly encourages and welcomes receiving applications from qualified candidates regardless of their diverse gender, orientation, disability, marital status, race, colour, ethnic origins, religion and beliefs. Save the Children has a global policy on anti-harassment as well as zero tolerance for discrimination, bullying, sexual exploitation and abuse. All applications will be looked at and treated with the strictest confidentiality and transparency regardless of the diversity of candidates

Kindly apply online using this link: FSL Officer- Zahle

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: 

Since the outbreak of violence in Syria in the spring of 2011, the number of Syrians crossing to Lebanon and Jordan has been increasing daily. The influx of Syrians has created labour competition, decreasing daily wages and reducing the number of days work each household is able to access. This has resulted in less purchasing power for both Syrians and Lebanese. Additionally, rent prices have increased and many food prices have increased as a result of border closures. The combination of decreased income and increased cost of essential expenditure is causing many households to engage in negative coping strategies, such as sending children to work, depleting assets and savings and taking debt.

While delivering humanitarian assistance programs to address these needs, Save the Children is also focused on supporting the local economy. Border closures have interrupted the supply of Syrian goods, but Lebanese equivalents are available. As markets continue to function and traders struggle with decreased purchasing power in communities, Save the Children will aim to use cash and vouchers as a mechanism for assistance. Save the Children will distribute winterization NFIs via vouchers. In addition, food and shelter kits may also be distributed via vouchers.

Save the Children is scaling up its emergency response in Food Security and requires an FSL Officer to ensure smooth implementation of activities.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

  • Prepare weekly and monthly work plans and ensure the FSL assistants follow the plans
  • Assist with the training of the FSL Assistants to ensure they have solid understanding of key programme documents and tools, including M&E questionnaires
  • Actively participate in the collection and analysis of information used to determine vulnerability, and create transparent targeting criteria
  • Organize beneficiary registration and distributions in collaboration with communities
  • Organize and conduct trainings for all programme beneficiaries (including traders and households)
  • Organize and assist in data collection and analysis for beneficiary and community selection, as well as for monitoring and evaluation
  • Contribute to data entry, as needed
  • Support local market assessments to determine supply of essential goods
  • Work with logistics/procurement and programming staff to develop trader selection procedures for voucher programming; and contribute to the identification of suppliers for voucher programmes, through fair and transparent processes
  • Produce timely reports for internal use 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.

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Degree in Economics, Finance, 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 cash/voucher activities
  • 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

Recommended knowledge and experience:

  • Cash and voucher programming
  • Food Security & Livelihoods in emergencies

Familiarity with refugee communities in country of operation

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

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Last modified: 
01 Oct, 2020
Intervention Sector(s):
Labor & Livelihoods
Application Deadline:
Tuesday, 6 October 2020
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
4 Months
Salary
N/A
Salary Range:
1500 to 2000 (USD)
Education Degree:
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details:
Experience Requirements:
2 to 3 years
Arabic Language:
Fluent
English Language:
Fluent
French Language:
None
Country/City: 
  • Lebanon
  • Beqaa