Livelihoods and Food Security Specialist Ukraine Kyiv

Contract

This is a Professional contract, Grade 9 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 9 (NRC) contracts.

Below is a brief summary of the role. Please download the Job Description for further details.

What you will do:

1. Develop and implement a needs- and evidence-based response strategy for Livelihoods and Food Security in all areas of Ukraine, across all response phases, and including the scale-up from the current level of programming
2. Oversee the mainstreaming of NRC and Cluster technical quality minimum standards for Livelihoods and Food Security throughout all stages of the programme cycle
3. Facilitate food insecurity, livelihoods and agricultural assessments (including tool design) to support identification of the needs of affected population at different stages of displacement
4. Provide technical direction, support and capacity-building to Area-based Livelihoods and Food Security programme staff and, where relevant, NRC’s partners
5. Ensure the consideration and inclusion of market-systems based approaches within the LFS responses and, where appropriate, cash- and voucher-based modalities
6. Contribute to designing and implementing integrated programming with other Core Competencies – ICLA, Education, WASH, Shelter and Settlements, Protection and UDOC
7. Oversee the design of technically-sound, locally-appropriate LFS component of fundraising proposals, including the engagement of local or other technical actors where appropriate
8. Support the incremental integration of NRC Minimum Environmental Requirements
9. Support the mainstreaming of Safe and Inclusive Programming (SIP) guidelines within the Livelihoods and Food Security response
10. Facilitate and participate in after action reviews and programmatic lessons-learned workshops at Area and Country level

What you will bring:

• Minimum 4 years of experience within technical expertise area in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Technical expertise in food assistance and livelihoods emergency response
• Experience overseeing and managing market-based approaches and rehabilitation of agri-food systems
• Experience in urban livelihoods renewal and facilitating access to employment within a humanitarian setting
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge and skills in market analysis, cash- and voucher-based interventions and market-based programmes
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

What Makes This Position Attractive?

• The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. The organisation protects displaced people and supports them as they build a new future. NRC began relief efforts after World War II, and today, works in both new and protracted crises across more than 40 countries.
• Meaningful work that responds to the diverse needs, priorities, and concerns raised by beneficiary communities. NRC Ukraine meets immediate humanitarian needs, prevents further displacement, and contributes to durable solutions.

What We Offer

• Duty station: Kyiv - Ukraine
• Contract duration: 12 months fixed term-renewable subject to performance, structure and funds availability
• Travel : up to 30% within Ukraine
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC salary scale grade 9, terms and conditions.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. In the selection of our staff, we are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Key Information - Please Take Note When Applying

• Learn more about NRC here and NRC Ukraine
• To apply as an internal candidate, please click on the suitcase icon “I am an employee” on the top right of the page to be redirected to NRC’s internal career site.
• Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application.
• Ensure to attach your latest CV and application in English.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.