DESCRIPTION
YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE TO ENDING WORLD HUNGER BY . . .
contributing to the facilitation of a well-coordinated, coherent and strategic Food Security in emergencies response in Nigeria.
REQUIREMENTS
KEY ACTIVITIES IN YOUR ROLE WILL INCLUDE:
- Supporting Food Security Sector service delivery
- Informing strategic decision-making of the Operational/Humanitarian Country Team for the humanitarian response
- Planning and strategy development.
- Identify advocacy concerns to contribute to the Operational/Humanitarian Country Team’s messaging and actions
- Monitoring and reporting the implementation of the Food Security Sector strategy and results; recommend corrective actions where necessary.
- Contingency planning/preparedness activities in areas and situations where there is a high risk of recurring or significant new disaster.
DOES THIS DESCRIPTION FIT YOU?
- You have a Bachelors degree in food security, agriculture, economics or related field. (Masters Degree Preferred).
- You have att least 6 years of work experience preferably in humanitarian or development work with at least 3 years of experience in coordination.
- You have a professional experience in humanitarian response at a mid- or senior level including in the food security sector.
- You are technically competent in the food security and agriculture sector and in the Cluster approach.
- You have a strong understanding of humanitarian principles and how to apply these.
- You are able to work productively in a pressurized environment and to maintains visibly high levels of morale in difficult circumstances.
- You have experience of high level coordination and chairing of meetings; ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders and develop consensus and joint working; excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
- You have a strong understanding of funding mechanisms (e.g. Consolidated Appeals Process, Central Emergency Response Fund, Country Humanitarian Fund, and Flash Appeals).
- You Understand the links between emergency response, recovery, and the transition to development.
- You are able to develop a cluster strategy and to clarify complex strategies for operational implementation.
- You have an Understanding of the international humanitarian response architecture, including coordination mechanisms, and humanitarian reform and action.
- You are able to work and plan at strategic as well as operational levels;
- You have previous experience in Nigeria or similar context with conflict/access analysis ability.
- You have good organization skills and are able to represent the organization at different levels.
- You easily integrate with remote areas living conditions.
- You are self-disciplined and can work autonomously making decisions with minimal guidance.
- You have strong influencing skills and experience in advocacy.
BENEFITS
Action Against Hunger values its employees and offers a comprehensive remuneration and benefits package. These include but are not limited to: –
- Health Insurance
- R&R Breaks
- Paid annual leave (vacation)
- Training opportunities
- Child allowance
For an all-inclusive list of benefits check the Action Against Hunger Website
More Information
- Job City Borno State