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Yemen

Somalia

Ukraine

Yemen

The purpose of the position, is to manage NRC’s Livelihood and Food Security (LFS) core competency projects and teams in South Area offices.Responsibilities1. Line management for Livelihoods and Food Security projects staff2. Development and contribute to the strategy, technical SOPs / guidelines and Macro LFAs3. Responsible of development of funding proposal, project budgets and donor reports4 Coordinate and manage projects implementation (activities, budget and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements.5. Ensure capacity building of projects staff and transfer key skills.6. Liaise and collaborate with relevant local and national stakeholders, and represent NRC in relevant forums / cluster / working groups.7. Implement technical direction and ensure high technical quality of projects8. Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new andbetter ways to assist9. Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy

Syria

The purpose of the position is to support the SRO office programme to put in place acomprehensive FSL approach aligned with the Syria Resilience consortium’s objectives and to lay the foundation for expansion of the FSL portfolio within the area of intervention. The position plays dual role as LFS PM as well as Area Coordinator for Syria Resilience Consortium to lead coordination among all 6 consortium members including NRC, IRC, Mercy Corps, Humanity & Inclusion, DRC, and CARE.The position is responsible to: 1. Contribute to the development of livelihoods strategy and based upon relevant assessments and stakeholder analyses2. Develop technical guidance on livelihood programming, from basic tools to SOPs and guidelines essential to quality programming3. Develop training materials, organize workshops and conduct training targeting NRC and partner staff4. Contribute to and manage relationships with other organisations involved in the Syria Resilience Consortium, and/or donors, as requested. Develop funding proposal, budgets and reports5. Follow up on compliance with contractual commitments within CC, ensure high technical quality and synergies in project implementation6. Ensure that key learning are extracted from the programme implementation, and incorporate them in further actions and staff development processes, in line with NRC policies, guidance and procedures7. Represent NRC in relevant external and internal coordination platforms and forums, including with national authorities and donors

Iraq

To develop the strategy and support fundraising for ACF’s Food Security and Livelihoods programmes in IraqTo provide technical oversight of ACF’s Food Security and Livelihoods programmingTo ensure that achievements and lessons learned from the programme are captured in a way that they can be capitalized for future programming across the missionTo represent the department and the organization at national, regional, or international levels and promote ACF’s technical viewpoints, guidelines and methods of workTo lead on behavior change communication and community mobilization activities across the missionTo support in the recruitment of departmental staff:, To ensure Job Descriptions are reflective of the major national technical context changes, To support recruitment testing and, interviews.To ensure timely, accurate and complete technical performance feedback and objectives are submitted to Field Coordinators and other line managers of field staff as required by mission performance and career development policy.To foster the career development of national and international FSL technical staff and to carry out relevant technical training for the staff as indicated by appraisal or directed by management.

South Sudan

The FSL Expert is responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of all FSL grants in South Sudan.The FSL Expert is the technical referent for FSL Programme Managers, the FSL country strategy and FSL sector adherence to sectorial standards and guidelines.As technical referent for FSL programme in South Sudan, the FSL Expert: Revise and technically validate monthly quantitative (APRs) and narrative progress activity reports; Revise and technically validate monthly database of beneficiaries counting and activities tracker; Contribute to, revise and technically validate all mandatory and ad hoc reports for FSL grants, ensuring they are complete, accurate, coherent and timely submitted to DCD. Participate in ad-hoc reports as requested/assigned by the supervisor.The FSL Expert is responsible to develop the FSL strategy and FSL proposals in South Sudan based on identified needs.The FSL Expert is the line manager of FSL personnel and as such, responsible for: Be involved in the recruitment of staff (defining profiles, interviews and/or complementary tests, technical competence for the project, job description); Be responsible for the evaluation of the technical performance of FSL staff; Support in the capacity building of the staff, carrying out regular training/refresh training for staff involved in FSL programmes.Ensure the active participation of Action Against Hunger in national sectoral coordination and technical forums and develop sectoral partnerships

South Sudan

To ensure the appropriate and timely implementation of all Food Security andLivelihoods projectsTo work in team with all ACF staff and other stakeholders to maximise theprogram impact and effectivenessRepresent ACF externally with local authorities, donors and partner agenciesReview of the job descriptions and organization of the project teamaccording to the project needs.Take active role in all FSL related aspects in case of any emergency,Ensure active liaison with communities to ensure proper flow ofinformation with respect to ACF’s role and communities needsTo travel and actively participate in implementation of emergency FSLintervention to places assigned by line manager.Support the other ACF bases in case of emergency needs

Islamabad

To develop the strategy and support fundraising for ACF’s Food Security and Livelihoods programmes in PakistanTo provide technical oversight of ACF’s Food Security and Livelihoods programmingTo ensure that achievements and lessons learned from the programme are captured in a way that they can be capitalized for future programming across the missionTo represent the department and the organization at national, regional, or international levels and promote ACF’s technical viewpoints, guidelines and methods of workTo lead on behavior change communication and community mobilization activities across the missionTo support in the recruitment of departmental staff:, To ensure Job Descriptions are reflective of the major national technical context changes, To support recruitment testing and, interviews.To ensure timely, accurate and complete technical performance feedback and objectives are submitted to Field Coordinators and other line managers of field staff as required by mission performance and career development policy.To foster the career development of national and international FSL technical staff and to carry out relevant technical training for the staff as indicated by appraisal or directed by management.

Pakistan

Manage FSL program in the areas of implementation of the project in integeration with WASH, Nutrition, and PQA;Responsible for FSL implementation, monitoring and surveillance activities;Reporting; To develop TORs for surveys and surveillance activities to be implemented in the project site, And to produce assessment and monitoring reports; donor reports, SitReps, Progress ReportTo represent ACF externally and collaborate/coordinate with government authorities, NGOs, UN agencies, Clusters and Working Groups on FSL issues Appropriate line management of FSL department staff in the area of implementation of the project;To prepare the Security Plan and ensure its application in the field.

Islāmābād, Pakistan

 Guide National and provincial team members at Indus Consortium and implementing partners Develop detailed implementation plan and project implementation strategy through participatory approach Design and lead climate change campaign and series of interventions (Awareness Sessions, Discourse events, Arts/Drawing Competitions, Food Festivals, Sufi Festivals, Climate Change Festivals, Essay Competitions, Documentary Competitions, Seminars, Dialogues, Provincial/National Conferences, messages dissemination through local transports) Ensure all the projects outputs and outcomes are delivered accordingly Engage and Manage consultants involved in field level researches, assessments, capacity building of partners Coordinate with Donors and partners for project reviews, reporting, and timely fund flow  Coordinate and liaise with stakeholders (Climate Change Division, Ministry of Food Security & Research, Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, University of Sindh Jamshoro, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi University, NED University, Tando Jam Agriculture University, National/Provincial/District press clubs) Periodic and need based visits to the project sites to provide field based input to partners Provide support and coordination to the Indus Consortium Council when they meet every quarter, to review theprogress of the project. To identify and monitor project risks and update project implementation strategy as appropriate. Follow Indus Consortium’s methodology, philosophy, goals and objectives throughout the process of implementation of program Contribute in organizational development and strategic guidelines for Indus Consortium and partner/member organizations

Islambad

 Guide National and provincial team members at Indus Consortium and implementing partners Develop detailed implementation plan of the project Draft project implementation strategy through participatory approach Ensure all the projects outputs and outcomes are delivered accordingly Engage and Manage consultants involved in field level researches, assessments in the project areas Coordinate with Donors for project reviews, reporting, and timely fund flow  Coordinate and liaise with stakeholders of the project in a participatory and effective manner Periodic and need based visits to the project sites to provide field based input to Indus Consortium and partners Facilitate and monitor IT Manager in completing the responsibilities Provide support and coordination to the Consortium Council when they meet every quarter, to review theprogress of the project. To identify and monitor project risks and update project implementation strategy as appropriate. Follow Consortium’s methodology, philosophy, goals and objectives throughout the process ofimplementation of program Contribute in organizational development and strategic guidelines for Indus Consortium and partner/member organizations

Thatta, Pakistan

 Management of 02 projects being implemented at Thatta Implementation of Shelter, WASH, Livelihood, Capacity Building, and Policy advocacy activities  Strengthening of CBOs through capacity building interventions including record keeping, management, monitoring, and decision making process Ensure the proper mechanism of complaint handling in accordance with Humanitarian Accountability Partnership principles. Coordination at cluster meetings, UN, Government, INGOs, NGOs, CBOs and other relevant stakeholders Recruitment and Capacity building of team regarding the required skills for proper implementation Ensure timely procurement of project material (planning and coordination with procurement/logistic teams) Day to day management of administration, logistics, security, finances, and procurement. Conflict resolution within the project team, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders. Regular monitoring of project activities through field visits, coordination with target groups and other stakeholders Reporting on progress, achievements, challenges and lesson learnt

Pakistan

Capacity Building:(Training of Field teams) On participatory approaches in recovery and rehabilitation process, COs management, partnership management, PRA tools, CBDRM, and Behaviour change framework. Conducted 15 trainings for 106 field staff.Training of Partner OrganisationsCBOs management, participatory approaches in recovery and rehabilitation, need and damage assessments, community action plan development, CBDRM, project management, monitoring and reporting of projects, procurement/record keeping on COs, and BCC framework. Conducted 36 trainings for 102 partner organisations.Proposals' appraisal: review and feedback on 102 proposals submitted by partner organisations. Feedback on designing of activities, budget, implementation methodologies, monitoring tools, and reporting mechanism.Guidance and monitoring: Regular onsite monitoring visits and to guide field teams for physical implementation of 12000 (one room) shelters, 12000 latrines, 1500 hand pumps installations, 7500 water testing, basic infrastructure in 102 villages including streets, community centres, water schemes, embankments etc.IEC Material on shelter designs, key messages on hygiene promotion, key messages on disaster preparedness etc.

Pakistan

. Participate in recruitment, Team building and managing 05 supervisors, 14 FSL monitors, 12 volunteers and 01 MEAL officer. Capacity building and facilitation for PRAs to identify the vulnerabilities, capacities, and hazards in the area to plan accordingly. To develop implementation guidelines for Food Aid, and CFW interventions• Ensure appropriate design and timely implementation of FSL activities including CFW and Food Aid in coordination with logistics and Administration.. Participate in program strategy reviews. Evaluate and update project needs. Plan, organize and conduct trainings for staff towards minimum standards of Food Aid and CFW activities. Design the selection criteria, payment procedures, and food voucher distribution mechanism. Design and establish complaint handling mechanism for beneficiaries and other stakeholders. Identify and resolve any problems and constraints to implement the project successfully . Develop appropriate questionnaires for surveys for Food Security Assessment. Carry out project monitoring and evaluation. Ensure that databases and data analysis as well as activity indicators are followed up and harmonized. Ensure a continuous evaluation of methods and follow-up of projects, and propose improvements. Participate in analysis and develop narrative reports and the evaluation of staff.. Participation in cluster meetings, and ensure internal and external coordination with line departments, partners, other stakeholders. . Ensure staff security

Pakistan

• Design, plan and conduct organizational assessments• Assess partners needs for capacity building • To develop proposals and designing of set of capacity building interventions according to partners’ needs• To develop action plans and Implementation strategies.. Organize and Manage trainings, identify and coordinate with resource persons• To conduct Training for partners and staff Projects Implementation and management• To monitor CWS and partners’ activities in line with developed indictors• Ensure close collaboration with Partners on all aspect of the day to day operations.• Field visits and consultancies to partners• Collecting case studies/ impact stories. • Maintaining budgets.• Coordination with partners, Government, NGO and other relevant stakeholders• Focal Person for Humanitarian Accountability Partnership • To develop and review Process Flow Charts for all activities• Focal person for ISO documentation and Audits • Focal person for Advocacy Package trainings• To organize sessions across Pakistan on “Quality & Accountability” in humanitarian and development work

Pakistan

Provide general administrative support and guidances in emergency operationsSet up and maintenance of Humanitarian Programme for DRR mainstreamingManage Humanitarian Capacity Building Project for PFF staff and volunteers (Funded by Oxfam Novib)Manage a capacity building project naming CBDRM Project (Funded by Oxfam GB) at taluka Jati of District ThattaManage Community Based Disaster Preparedness project for fishermen of Manchhar lake District Dadu (Funded by Trocaire)Facilitate communities to develop VDMPSFacilitate communities in hazards, vulnerabilities, and capacities assessmentFacilitate communities to develop Emergency Task ForcesProvide support and training to the communities as well as staff in the area of need assessment, relief distribution & camp management, logistics, orientation on Sphere, HAP standards, Tsunami SoPs, Participatory Vulnerability Analysis, DRR and Disaster Management etc.Act as focal person for contingency plan for Oxfam NovibTo develop Humanitarian as well as Development projectsTo build linkages with all concerned stakeholders related to DRR.Manage Rehabilitation Programme (Funded by Action Aid Pakistan) at 03 districts Karachi, Thatta and BadinEnsure Disaster Management activities are implemented timely (Part of a "Just and Sustainable Livelihood Project) at eight districts of Sindh and Baluchistan. Funded by Oxfam NovibMonitor situation of coast as well as inland areas of Sindh and Baluchistan with regard to food security and Disaster Risk Reduction Provide timely report regarding the Emergencies.Focal person for organizing DRR exposure visit to Sri Lanka for 09 organizations including Oxfam Novib and Oxfam GB.

Sindh, Pakistan

• To ensure overall planning, implementation, monitoring, reviewing, reporting and management.. Reconstruction of 500 houses, agri inputs provision to 500 households, Nadi filter to 500 households, 500 latrines, 35 handpumps, and capacity building of communities to reduce the future risks.. Organise and conduct 10 trainings for community on DRR. Organised 10 trainings for community on NAdi filter preparation and utilization. Organised 30 awareness sessions on health & hygeine promotion • To organize team comprising SO, Logisticians, Office assistant, account assistant, supporting staff.• Procurement of project material in coordination with purchasing committee.• To build networking with district/local governments and other NGOs • To give presentations on all forums• To ensure for a transparent financial management in coordination with finance department.• To ensure timely submission of narrative and financial reports • To develop and implement monitoring tools• To conduct training sessions at community as well as staff level

Hyderabad Diocese

• To ensure the implementation of all projects with desired results• To develop funding proposals• To build linkages with donor and other concerned agencies• To develop linkages with line departments• To coordinate with partner organizations• To prepare project reports and submission to donors of concerned projects• To prepare budgets of projects• To develop and implement monitoring tools• To supervise finance department

Sindh, Pakistan

At Disaster Management Unit of TRDP, only 02 staff members were recruited for initial 02 years hence i was given almost all of responsibilities.• Focal person for variety of donors, government, and other stakeholders for Disaster management particularly of Thar and arid zones environment. • To assist in formulating contingency planning, policy guidelines, procedures, and working manuals for any Emergency scenario in Arid Zones of Sindh. • Regular Situation Analysis regarding Food Security & other socioeconomic impacts of recurring droughts and dissemination of information.. Designing of proposals in line with situation analysis• Presentation to Management/Donors/Visitors regarding the Socioeconomic situation and the progress towards preparedness and mitigation measures.• Assist and supervise relief, rehabilitation activities.• Managing of the seed portfolio worth Pak Rs. 16.1 million• Assets Management, Stock control Management• Acted as focal person for Internal/External financial reporting• Preparation of agreements with concerned parties for the procurement of goods and the logistics, transport & warehouse etc • Handling of cash• Record keeping of relief distribution and beneficiaries lists according to the requirements of donors• Overseeing the feed distribution centres’ recordAchievements:. Managed Drought Relief Operation for 22,931 families in 2003 (supported by Oxfam Novib). Managed CFW project in 2003 (supported by ITDG South Asia). Managed Flood Relief Operation after historical torrential rains in 2003 (support by Save the Children, AAP, Oxfam, Concern Worldwide, Church World Service, MSF,and WFP). Managed Flood Rehabilitation Project including housing, livestock, and CFW in 2004 (supported by CHIP, and Concern worldwide). Managed Dorught Relief Operation in 2005 for entire Sindh Arid Zone (Oxfam Novib) . Received cash rewards for dedicated (Day/Night) performances in all projects

Master, Economics

M.A Economics

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science