Deputy Food Security & Livelihood Manager 134 views0 applications

Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency.

Deputy Food Security & Livelihood Manager

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Nationality: For Nigeria nationals only.

General objective

• Under the direct supervision of the Food Security and Livelihoods Project Manager, The Deputy FSL Project Manager (FSL DPM) is responsible for the management and the proper implementation of Food Security and Livelihood project(s) in Borno State. He/she coordinates and monitors the work of both Livelihoods Supervisors and all Livelihoods Field Officers dedicated to these activities and he/she is responsible for a qualitative and regular reporting on Livelihoods components of the FSL Program. The FSL DPM position’s major objectives are to properly achieve the following global tasks:
• Smooth and timely implementation of the activities in the field with particular follows up of the team at field level;
• Designing and capitalization of all aspects of the project in direct link with the Food Security and Livelihoods Project Manager.

Responsibilities And Tasks
Ensure the Implementation and the Monitoring of the FSL Project(s):

• S/He organizes, schedules and coordinates the FSL activities and the team’s work on a weekly as well as monthly basis.
• S/He supervises the field work of partners or/and contactors and make sure they agree and respect PUI principles.
• S/He monitors closely the implementation of activities at field level with site visits on a regular basis.
• S/He supervises the work schedule of the Livelihoods Supervisors and Officers and provides them support when needed.
• S/He ensures the timely implementation of the project(s).
• S/He shares about the work progress with the Project Manager on a daily basis or when needed.
• S/He actively takes part in the monitoring of the results achievements and indicators as per indicated in the logical framework.
• S/He mobilizes and encourage the communities for the activities (daily and free worker, volunteers)
• S/He ensures that all project(s) documents are correctly filled and filed.
• S/He actively contributes to the security analysis in the field and ensure that all measures have been taken and rules followed to ensure security on-site.
• Gives an expertise and contribute to the improvement of activities through critics, analysis and suggestions (food security and livelihood assessments, market, vendor transaction, beneficiary satisfaction, PDM, evaluations, complaints and feedbacks, etc).

Manage the operational teams:

• S/He participates in the recruitment process of the Livelihoods Supervisors and Officers.
• S/He supervises the Livelihoods Supervisors and Field Officers and ensure the respect of all human resources rules;
• S/He ensures the HR administrative management of his/her officers (daily attendance, leaves management) in collaboration with the HR department.
• S/He ensures that her/his team complies with PU internal rules.
• In collaboration with the Project Manager, s/he ensures a regular evaluation process for her/his team with definition and follow-up of clear objectives (Performance Appraisal).
• S/He supports her/his team in building their capacities (Day to day sharing of knowledge and experience, organize training sessions for the Livelihoods Supervisors and Field Officers, develop any FSL pedagogical and methodological tools adapted to the local context…)

Manage the Logistical and Financial Aspects of the Project(s):

• S/He defines the needs in materials and tools regarding the Project and the planning of interventions.
• S/He ensures the follow-up and the proper use of materials and tools used during on-site works.
• S/He manages the supply of materials to the work site in collaboration with logistics department.
• S/He uses the PUI forms for all exchange with the logistic & administration services.
• S/He analyzes the security situation in the area and inform the Project Manager in case of security incidents, rumors or any security information.
• S/He takes part in the financial follow-up of the project with the Project Manager.
• S/He contributes to the management of the cash forecast of the project in link with the Project Manager.

Represent Pui And Ensure Proper Reporting:

• S/He participates in the different working groups and meetings related to her/his field of work.
• S/He provides weekly and monthly internal reporting on activities according to PUI internal tools.
• S/He takes part in external reporting according to the needs (reports to local authorities, donors) in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Reports immediately any delay, problem or other relevant information to the Project Manager.

Priorities Of The Position

• The DPM will propose timely and efficient response to the challenges faced during each disbursement (cards management, Red-Rose platform issues, vendors’ issues, Income generating self-help groups…)
• The DPM will actively contribute to the review and the improvement of all the methodology documents for a top-quality monitoring of the activities
• The DPM oversees and manages the food security and livelihoods team in the implementation and the monitoring of the food security and livelihood activities and works in close collaboration with DPMs from other departments to foster the integrated approach.

The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.

Mandatory Requirements
Language skills:

• Fluent in English and Hausa; (Kanuri is an added advantage)

Education degree:

• Bachelor Degree (B.Sc. or its equivalent) in Agriculture, Food Security, Development Studies, Disaster Risk Management, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Rural Development, Agricultural Economics or any relevant field.

Work experience:

• At least 3 years of experiences in a relevant position in Food Security and Livelihoods related activity.
• Familiarity of Cash Transfer Program (CTP) implementation.
• Familiarity with cash based livelihoods interventions.
• Familiarity with income generating activities (IGAs) implementation.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Project cycle and project follow up tools (work plan, budget, activities and indicators)
• E-voucher related activities
• Red-Rose platform
• Team management
• NGO’s logistic and administrative processes (log, fin, HR, procurement)
• Community management
• Good command of English writing
• Conflict management
• Protection sensitivity
• Result driven

Computer Skills:

• At least good command of Word, Excel and Outlook as well as other packages.

Other Requirements:

• Capacity to build knowledge of his staffs
• Reporting capacity
• Ability to project and plan in advance
• Knowledge transfer

Assets
Interests:

• Interest for the relief sector
• Interest for Food Security and urban settings activities

Transversals skills:

• Proactive
• Energetic
• Autonomous
• Leadership
• Organized
• Planner