Bachelor’s degree preferably in agriculture, agro-economy, economy, social sciences, development studies or other relevant discipline.
Proven experience from working as a Livelihood Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context.
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
Some knowledge of English
Somali language is mandatory.

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

Knowledge of the context and region.
Experience with start-up, exit or similar.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. ‎
Ability to work independently and creatively. ‎
Excellent computer skills.

2. Behavioral competencies

Planning and delivering results.
Empowering and building trust
Communicating with impact and respect
Handling insecure environment

Responsibilities

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.

Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the officer position is day to day implementation of the LFS Project in Somali Region Ethiopia Erer Woreda . The post holder will ensure all activities implemented in timely manner and with high quality.

Generic responsibilities

Ensure adherence to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines.
Implement delegated FSL project portfolio according to a plan of action.
Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.
Ensure proper filing of documents.
Promote and share ideas for technical improvement
Provide regular activity progress reports to FSL coordinator.
Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist
Ensure capacity building of project assistants & field monitors and transfer key skills
Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders at the field level.

Specific responsibilities

Projects Implementation

Supervise the implementation of all FSL activities with the technical support of the FSL coordinator.
Develop timely and detailed monthly implementation plan of FSL activities in close coordination with the FSL teams and support departments. Review achievements and constraints in a weekly basis; and ‎provide feedback accordingly.
In charge of the day to day guidance of the FSL field activities making sure that the project implementations are in line with NRC technical guideline and donor regulations and are done on time with quality.
Follow up daily with the support department (finance, logistics, HR and administration) to guarantee the smooth running of FSL activities that include movement planning, internal request, payments, HR, etc.
Ensure that the security plan and procedure is adhered to in all operations, including staff ‎movements, etc.
Consolidate weekly and monthly activity progress reports.
Follow up all NRC FSL activities implemented by local partners, government department and service providers.
Identify training needs of FSL teams, partners and community committees and organize/facilitate training events as needed.
Assist with the training of the FSL field teams to ensure they have a solid understanding of the project technical design, implementation approaches, NRC & donor’s policies and tools, including M&E tools.
Lead on stakeholder sensitization and maintain good working relationship with all stakeholders in the respective geographic areas.
Ensure adequate and safe records of all project deliveries (cash, vouchers, in-kind etc.) including but not be limited to beneficiary database, receipt, storage, dispatch and distributions.

Monitoring and Evaluation

In close coordination with M&E team, ensure all monitoring and evaluating activities are carried out on time, and lessons learnt are shared and capitalized on.
In collaboration with M&E, ensure that all FSL projects are monitored regularly, and data are collected on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
Regularly visit the project sites to ensure that the implementation of activities is closely monitored and filed teams are appropriately supported.

Critical interfaces

Relevant interfaces for this position are:

Project planning: FSL Coordinator
Area operations: Support Coordinators (field office coordinators)
Staff capacity building: FSL CC Specialist, FSL Coordinator, HR Development Officer
Implementation: FSL Coordinator, Area manager/ Livelihood Officer

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