• The FSL Coordinator, as technical advisor, contributes to the development of the programmatic strategy by proposing a sector-based strategy in the field of Food Security and Livelihood (FSL).
• He/she specifically guarantees the quality and suitability of proposed technical approaches and ensures the appropriateness of FSL activities and general SI objectives to the needs of the local populations.
• He/she coordinates the project cycle and more particularly the operational monitoring of FSL programs implemented in the intervention country.
• He/she contributes to the process of capitalization and the improvement of Solidarités International methods and techniques in the field of FSL.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The main challenges:

• New position in the mission
• Scale up of FSL programming in the mission in a context of impending famine.
• Access and security constraint in area of interventions

PRIORITIES ON THE 2-3 FIRST MONTHS

• Support ongoing FSL activities implementation
• Support the scale up of FSL programming, in particular Food assistance, mostly through CVA modality.
• Formalise intervention methodologies by designing tools and SOPs to support implementation (geographical targeting, beneficiary registration, etc)
• Close monitoring of FSL projects and activities (monitoring of indicators, budget consumption, operational issues, etc.).
• FSL Cluster representation
• FSL Strategy development

SECURITY CONSTRAINTS

• When obtaining visas for Sudan, SI will have to deal with numerous security constraints. Access is still under negotiation, and some areas are still closed. Travel in eastern Sudan is subject to numerous administrative impediments. In Darfur, the situation is highly unstable, with cross-border operations underway in Geneina.

• The position is part of the Coordination team, located in Ndjamena, Chad. The post-holder will be living in a shared appartment, with electricity and internet 24h/24h. The living conditions in Ndjamena are good, with limited to no security constraints, access to various restaurants with diverstifed food, opportunities to socialize and to practice sports (badminton, volley ball, running, swimming pool, gym, cross-fit, tennis, yoga, etc.).
• During field visit in Sudan, the living conditions may vary but overall are quite good as well.

REQUIREMENTS

DIPLOMAS

• University degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in a relevant field such as Agricultural Sciences, Nutrition, Food Security and Livelihoods.

EXPERIMENT IN THE HUMANITARIAN SECTOR

• 5 years

EXPERIMENT ON SIMILAR POSITIONS

• 3-4 years

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Knowledge and experience of FSL projects implementation in emergency context.
• Overall humanitarian programs coordination.
• Knowledge of CASH programming, market analysis and projects to support market dynamics.
• Knowledge of livelihood restoration projects (agriculture, livestocks, IGAs)
• Knowledge of RRM programming (Rapid Response Mechanism).

TRANSVERSAL SKILLS

• Communication and inter-personal skills
• Solution-oriented mind set-up, looking into innovative approach
• Organizational capacities
• Ability to plan FSL strategies in an unprecedented context
• Ability to represent the organisation in external coordination fora
• Training / capacity building skills