Livelihood and Food Security Social Support Ethiopia Shire

Implement core competency and related project activities.

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Overview

Implement core competency and related project activities.

You have:

  • BA Degree in natural or social science and other relevant disciplines.
  • Minimum of 1 year in livelihood and food security, multi-purpose cash assistance, community mobilization activities in humanitarian/recovery context.
  • Fluency in Tigrigna (local language) and fair understanding of English language.
  • Work experience in working with government authorities and vulnerable beneficiaries.
  • Work experience in Ethiopian IDPs, returnees and refugee camp context and livelihoods projects.

Qualifications

Generic professional competencies

  • Strong communication skill

    Academic and Professional Qualifications

  • BA Degree in natural or social science and other relevant disciplines.

Relevant Experience

  • Minimum of 1 year in livelihood and food security, multi-purpose cash assistance, community mobilization activities in humanitarian/recovery context.
  • Work experience in working with government authorities and vulnerable beneficiaries.
  • Work experience in Ethiopian IDPs, returnees and refugee camp context and livelihoods projects are advantages.
  • Fluency in Tigrigna (local language) and fair understanding of English language.

Responsibilities

Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the Social Support position is day-to-day implementation of the core competency and related project activities.

Generic responsibilities

The responsibilities depend to some degree on the existing organizational chart of the Country Office and the size and complexity of the operations. If theseresponsibilities are not reflecting the reality of the field operations, the COs can adapt the content as long as the structure and style are the same. Details shall be incorporated in the Work- and Professional Development Plan and not be included in the JD.

Generic responsibilities

  1. Ensure adherence to NRC policies.
  2. Ensure projects reach the most vulnerable and identify better ways to provide assistance.
  3. Ensure proper filing of documents both hard and soft copies.
  4. Carry out data collection as required.
  5. Prepare and file relevant documents according to procedures.
  6. Cooperate with relevant partners and local authorities.
  7. Work with LFS coordinator to implement LFS programme activities according to plan of action.
  8. Demonstrate commitment to NRC’s mission, vision, and values.

Specific responsibilities

  • Actively participate and ensure transparency and accountability during selection, verification, and registration of beneficiary.
  • Coordinate with community leaders and local authorities.
  • Ensure the most vulnerable populations are prioritized and conduct household verification visits.
  • Establish complaints and feedback mechanisms.
  • Training for selection and appeal committee.
  • Lead community mobilization and disseminate essential information before, during, and after cash distribution and related activities.
  • Follow-up self-help groups and support income-generating activities for self-help groups.
  • Ensure equal participation by all segments of the IDPs, Returnees, and hosting communities, taking into consideration issues regarding gender, age, and disability.
  • prepare and submit organized reports to the Livelihoods and Food Security Project Coordinator.
  • Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the line manager.

Potential interview questions

How have you ensured transparency and accountability in your past roles? This question assesses your experience with accountability structures in humanitarian contexts. Provide specific examples of how you implemented transparent processes during your previous roles.
Can you describe your experience working with vulnerable beneficiaries? The interviewer wants to know about your direct experience with the populations you will be serving. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies have you used for effective community mobilization? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize the needs of the most vulnerable populations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you talk about a challenge you faced when coordinating with local authorities? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use for data collection in project management? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with self-help groups and income-generating activities. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure equal participation in project activities, considering gender, age, and disability? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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