Food Security / Livelihood Officer

Note: Every application fitting the job description will be thoroughly evaluated. A candidate who tries to influence the recruitment process through calls and indirect means will be automatically disqualified.

Role in Organization:

He / She will be based in district Tharparkar Mithi and will work under the direct supervision of the Base Program Manager. He/she will be responsible to look after the implementation of the FSL intervention in different project implemented through the base in field and will be the focal person for ongoing food security and livelihood activities in program areas.

Main Responsibilities:

Objective 1: Ensure Smooth Implementation of FSL interventions in different Projects Activities:

• Conduct the implementation and monitoring of all FSL activities, at Base level, as laid out in the plan of action.
• Organize and support the running of FSL activities.
• Support beneficiary’s identification and selection processes together with project officer and Base Livelihoods Teams.
• Active participation to field assessments (logistic organization, identification of needs, monitoring).
• Develop the monthly situation analysis report on FSL.
• Contribute to the identification of potential suppliers for project intervention related to FSL.
• Participate and support filed staff in the distribution process.
• Conduct training and sensitization of session for beneficiaries of FSL activities and other stakeholders.
• Assist Program Base Manager in the preparation of all documents and forms necessary for the implementation of FSL interventions.
• To ensure the quality and quantity of material provided to beneficiaries.
• To develop the quality of IEC material as per project requirement.
• Develop stakeholders mapping and conduct joint field monitoring.
• To organize capacity building events of stakeholders and staff.

Objective 2: Coordination Activities:

• Coordinate activities with local authorities at the tahseel, district and division level, international community members, other implementing actors and partners at the local level.
• Keep close coordination with Community leaders and main stakeholders.
• Maintain coordination and appropriate information sharing and communication lines with implementing partner and stakeholders at field level to avoid duplication and maximize synergies.
• Regularly monitor project activities and provide timely inputs and feedback to the Program Base Manager.

Objective 3: Reporting Activities:

• Timely submission of weekly and monthly progress updates. Compile and maintain proper record keeping of Project activities in hard files and soft databases.
• Responsible to maintain record of internal and external communication including emails, letter, purchase requisitions and other relevant documents.
• Contribute to data entry, as needed.

This list is not limited; the employee may be required to perform any other task necessary and compatible with its functions.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• University degree (Master in Agriculture) or similar is required.
• At least 3 years’ relevant work experience in FSL project implementations with good knowledge of DRR and Climate Change adaptation strategies related to FSL particularly in drought scenarios.
• At least two years’ relevant experience in an emergency context.
• Experience in international development and/or non-profit organizations.
• Experience in writing reports in English.
• Good communication skills (both written and verbal); fluency in English, Sindhi & Urdu; knowledge of Local/Thari/Dhatiki language is an asset.
• Good computer skills; Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database.

View as an asset:

• Experience in conducting Rapid Need Assessments, socio-economic surveys, baseline and end line assessments, KAP assessments, and evaluations as an internal auditor or external consultant.
• Good knowledge of PRA tools, Project management cycle, SDGs, SPHERE standards, CHS, Humanitarian Principles etc.
• Knowledge of Tharparkar context.

Behaviour:

• Very good communication skills and team player, as well as ability to work individually.
• Demonstrated organizational ability is strongly desire.
• Ability to liaise with national authorities, NGO’s and other agencies.
• Flexibility and adaptability are required.
• Be a self-starter and be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Be able to deal with people at all levels with tact and diplomacy.
• Good Team player and motivated to work in remote and uncertain environment respecting standard operating procedures as devised and instructed.
• Be culturally sensitive and possess good interpersonal skills.

*SIF strictly prohibits dual employment, and reserves the right to initiate appropriate procedural or legal measures in response to any violation of this policy.

SIF reserves the right to check the criminal records according with the current law.

The SIF has a zero-tolerance policy towards any type of fraud, corruption, moral harassment, abuse or violence of any kind whatsoever and more generally any violation of legislation, regulations or its code of conduct.

SIF commits to respect the “Do no harm” & PSEA (Prevention against sexual exploitation and abuse) principles and ensure Child Safeguarding is paramount in all its activities. We do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with vulnerable people, in particular with children join our organization.

SIF respects the humanitarian principle of "Do no harm" and ensures child security as a primary consideration.

SIF is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The Hiring is subject to donor funding*