Distribution / Livelihood Officer

Secours Islamique France (SIF) is a Non-Governmental Organization of international solidarity based in France. Founded in 1991, SIF is a non-profit and non-political organization that intents to help, to bring relief and to protect the lives of those threatened by natural disasters, armed conflicts or by economic collapse. SIF intervenes in more than 20 countries around the world through operations of emergency aid, recovery and development. SIF provides its help since more than 20 years in the respect of the cultural diversity, without any distinction of origin, religion or sex.

ROLE IN THE ORGANIZATION

Distribution /Livelihood Officer will be based in Balochistan and will work under the direct supervision of the Project Officer/Project Manager. He/she will be responsible to look after the implementation of the SMILE project in field and will bethe focal person for ongoing livelihood activities in Balochistan.

Active MISSIONS AND ACTIVITIES

• participation to field assessments (logistic organization, identification of needs, monitoring)
• Assist in the registration of target families at branch level working closely with Branch Livelihoods Teams to ensure data is collected and is recorded within the livelihoods programming to be implemented
• Collect Market data from local shop and supplier
• Contribute to the identification of supplier for Voucher Programmes through fair and transparent process.
• Participate in the distribution of beneficiary and traders ID cards and Vouchers
• Conduct training and sensitization of session for traders, beneficiaries and other stakeholders.
• Make field arrangements for planned visits to project locations
• Assist Project officer /Program Base Manager in the preparation of all documents and  forms necessary for the implementation of the livelihoods project.
• Fully participation in Ramadan food, vocational and business development training, EID gift and Qurbani Meat distribution.
• To ensure the quality and quantity of material provided to beneficiaries.

 Objective 2: Coordination                                                                      

Activities:

• Coordinate (or assist Branch Livelihoods Teams in coordinating) activities with local authorities, international community members, other implementing actors and partners at the local level..
• Keep close coordination with Community leaders
• Maintin coordination and appropriate information sharing and communication lines with partners and stakeholders at field level to avoid duplication and maximize synergies.
• Regularly monitor project activities and provide timely inputs and feedback to the Project office/Program Base Manager.

Objective 3: Reporting

Activities:

• Timely submission of daily and weekly Progress updatesand activities report to Project officer.
• Compile and maintain proper record keeping of Project activities in hard files and soft database.
• Responsible for maintaining 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/BEHAVIOR

• Degree in Economics, finance, international relations, development studies or similar field
• At least 3 year’sin development programs, preferably working in food security & livelihoods and experience distributions.
• Experience in field work and community organization
• Experience in conducting training and sensitization session for community and beneficiaries.
• Excellent computer skills; word,excel, & PowerPoint.
• Fluency in spoken of Balochi, Pashto, Urdu, English
• Fluency in written Urdu, English
• Good communication skills and team player, as well as ability to work individually
• Demonstrated organizational ability is strongly desire
• Flexibility and willingness to change work practices and hours, and capability to work in insecure environment

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

• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
• The selection is on a continuous basis, Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. At SIF, we consider diversity as wealth. Every application fitting the job description will be thoroughly evaluated.
• SIF reserves the right to check the criminal records according to 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 respects the humanitarian principle of "Do no harm" and ensures child security as a primary consideration.