SI Food Security & Livelihood Coordinator Job in Kenya

Solidarites International is an international humanitarian organization which provides assistance to
populations who are victims of armed conflict or natural disasters. 

 

For 30 years, Solidarites International (SI) has concentrated its action on meeting three vital needs: water, food and shelter. 

 

By carrying out emergency programs, SI has acquired experience and expertise in the fields of WASH, food security, livelihoods and agriculture.

In the Horn of Africa, SI is currently implementing WASH and Food Security/Livelihoods programs in Kenya and Somalia. We are seeking Internationally qualified persons to fill the following position:

Food Security & Livelihood Coordinator (1 position)

Position Objective

The FSL Coordinator, as technical advisor on the mission, contributes to the development of Solidarités
International’s strategy by developing and proposing sector-based strategies in the field of food security and livelihoods.

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 contributes to the process of capitalization and the improvement of Solidarités International’s FSL methods and techniques.

Location: Kenya/Somalia (based in Nairobi)
Duration: 12 Months

Hierarchy

Report to: Head of Mission
Technical links with: Field Teams and Head Quarters
Supervisor to: DRR officer.

List of main tasks includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Strategic orientation; Propose and develop a sector-based strategy in accordance with SI’s policies and priorities for the Intervention country
• Oversee and lead to process of programs development through drafting concepts and proposals with program managers
• Propose and organize diagnostic/evaluation missions
• Support the head of mission in the monitoring and analysis of SI intervention sectors and the analysis of the donors’ strategies for the organization’s activities
• Be the driving force for putting new activities into place
• Participate actively in programming work - Participate actively in the week of technical coordinators Relevance and quality of projects
• Validate the relevance of any assessments carried out
• Support the program supervisor/s in setting up a technical approach and assessing the financial, human, and logistical elements of programs to be implemented
• Provide technical and methodological support to program managers for program planning and implementation
• Approve the technical approaches and aspects of projects:
• Ensure that all programs are implemented respecting Solidarités International annual operational strategy, technical requirements, and the criteria stipulated by financial backers.
• Ensure the relevance and consistency of all programs vis-à-vis the needs of the populations.
• Ensure that the programs under his/her supervision reach the required results
• Ensure that work meets sustainability requirements and that established norms and standards are respected
• Ensure that resources from the SI Tool Box are used correctly for project cycle management.
• Ensure that the planning and monitoring timetable is consolidated / validated.
• Ensure that monitoring indicators are in place and relevant.
• Develop team capacities with techniques and new methodologies; Coordination, technical support and operational monitoring
• Approve quality criteria and performance indicators of the programs proposed by program managers
• With the coordination team, take part in a monthly program review (budgetary, operational, logistical)
• Provide support and advice to logistics for program material purchasing
• Supervise and support program managers, monitor and evaluate activities
• Anticipate difficulties relating to how his/her tasks are carried out and facilitate the resolution of problems

Qualifications And Experience:

Education: Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in Food Security, livelihoods or another relevant technical discipline.

Experience:

• At least 2 years of field experience with NGOs in senior Food security or livelihoods technical position (Field Coordinator or Programs Coordinator)
• At least 5 years of experience working with NGO’s
• Broad experience of livelihoods systems and food security required, with experience of at least 2 international working contexts
• Proven experience in project cycle
• Experience of semi-arid and pastoralists context is a strong advantage
• Experience on DRR is a strong advantage Technical skills and knowledge
• Food security and livelihoods in developing countries
• Agriculture technical knowledge is a strong advantage
• Veterinary services technical knowledge is a strong advantage
• DRR technical knowledge is a strong advantage Transferable skills

Skills:
Computer:

• Very comfortable with standard office software and internet research

Other desirable qualities:

• Calm, diplomatic
• Ability to motivate others to adopt new ideas and bring about change
• Natural ability to connect with other stakeholders and team members
• Strong capacity to work with initiative and without close supervision
• Multitasking
• Ability to deal with heavy workload and constantly reassess priorities
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team
• Ability to meet strict deadlines

Languages

• A good level of written and spoken English is mandatory
• Speaking French is a strong advantage for interaction with SI HQ and French donors

How To Apply:

Send a cover letter and CV to the following email address: jobapplication@solidarites-kenya-som.org. Please indicate the job title and location in the email subject line. 

 

You are advised to please see detailed job description in the Relief Web jobs: http://reliefweb.int/job/524955/kenya-and-somalia-food-ecurity-and-livelihoodcoordinator-nairobi prior to applying.

Deadline for applications: 17th November 2012. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

Solidarites International is an equal opportunities employer