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Care International is a global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to saving lives and ending poverty. We work in over 94 countries around the world to provide over 1000 poverty-fighting development and humanitarian aid projects.

Food/Livelihood Security & Nutrition Sector Manager (FLS&N)

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Type of Post : Unaccompied
Expected Travel: up to 50%
Job type: Short-Term Contract

Job Descriptions

  • CARE is seeking a Food/Livelihood Security and Nutrition Sector Manager (FLS&N) who will provide technical leadership to CARE’s interventions in food and livelihood and nutrition sectors in Nigeria.
  • The FLS&N Sector Manager will support and promote food security and livelihoods response through establishment of sector strategies, technical guidelines, and response mechanisms in collaboration with the other Sectors’ Managers to guide CARE Nigeria programming.
  • The Sector Manager is expected to facilitate development of quality, gender-sensitive, accountable, and impact-focus interventions on livelihoods, food security, and Nutrition in Nigeria. This includes provision of technical advice, capacity building of staff and partners, as well as influencing policy and practice through research, analysis and advocacy and building resilience by linking to longer term programming.
  • The position will be based in Maiduguri and report directly to the Program Director.
  • The position will be for an initial six month with potential extension for long-term as CARE secures more donors’ funding.

Responsibilities

  • Information Gathering, Assessments, Analysis and Technical Guidance
  • Strategy and Program Development
  • Monitoring, evaluation, accountability and reporting
  • Capacity-building
  • Coordination, Representation, Advocacy and Learning

Qualifications

  • Advanced university degree or equivalent in Agriculture or another relevant field
  • 3-5 years of international experience in food security, agriculture, and livelihoods, including experience in emergency response and recovery following natural/manmade disasters
  • Experience in assessment, program design & evaluation and technical training and support
  • Demonstrated technical expertise in leading food and livelihood security and nutrition sectors
  • Experience working with major international donors, particularly USAID, ECHO, and DFID
  • Experience working in partnership with local organizations
  • Excellent written, oral communication skills
  • Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office)
  • Proficient analytical skills that demonstrate an understanding of the current concepts, priorities, and issues in program monitoring, data collection and evaluation
  • Fluency in English (local language skills an asset)
  • Skills in technical proposal writing, designing and implementing food security programs
  • Ability to communicate ideas in a culturally-sensitive manner and conducive to their practical application

Note

  • There are individuals who may use CARE’s name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job-seekers. Some examples of these fees are placement fees or immigration processing fees. CARE does not use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an up-front fee of any kind. Occasionally, CARE does employ recruiting or placement agencies to help us identify candidates for specific employment within CARE. If you’re contacted by a legitimate recruiting or placement agency, there should be no charge to you. If you suspect that you have been a victim of fraud from someone purporting to be CARE, please contact us at [email protected].
  • We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.

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Founded in 1945, CARE is a leading international humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. CARE works with the poorest communities in 95 countries to:

  • improve basic health and education
  • enhance rural livelihoods and food security
  • increase access to clean water and sanitation
  • expand economic opportunity
  • help vulnerable people adapt to climate change
  • provide lifesaving assistance during emergencies

CARE places special focus on working alongside women and girls living in poverty because, equipped with the proper resources, women and girls have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty.

CARE Canada is headquartered in Ottawa but receives support from staff around the world. The majority of our staff are from the communities and countries in which they work, however these local staff are complemented by many international staff who are deployed to regions around the world.

Globally, CARE Canada is a member of the CARE International federation, comprised of: CARE Australia, CARE Austria, CARE Canada, CARE Denmark, CARE Germany-Luxembourg, CARE France, CARE India, CARE Japan, CARE Netherlands, CARE Norway, CARE Peru, CARE Raks Thai, CARE UK and CARE USA.

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Care International is a global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to saving lives and ending poverty. We work in over 94 countries around the world to provide over 1000 poverty-fighting development and humanitarian aid projects.Food/Livelihood Security & Nutrition Sector Manager (FLS&N)Location: Maiduguri, Borno Type of Post : Unaccompied Expected Travel: up to 50% Job type: Short-Term ContractJob Descriptions

  • CARE is seeking a Food/Livelihood Security and Nutrition Sector Manager (FLS&N) who will provide technical leadership to CARE's interventions in food and livelihood and nutrition sectors in Nigeria.
  • The FLS&N Sector Manager will support and promote food security and livelihoods response through establishment of sector strategies, technical guidelines, and response mechanisms in collaboration with the other Sectors' Managers to guide CARE Nigeria programming.
  • The Sector Manager is expected to facilitate development of quality, gender-sensitive, accountable, and impact-focus interventions on livelihoods, food security, and Nutrition in Nigeria. This includes provision of technical advice, capacity building of staff and partners, as well as influencing policy and practice through research, analysis and advocacy and building resilience by linking to longer term programming.
  • The position will be based in Maiduguri and report directly to the Program Director.
  • The position will be for an initial six month with potential extension for long-term as CARE secures more donors' funding.

Responsibilities

  • Information Gathering, Assessments, Analysis and Technical Guidance
  • Strategy and Program Development
  • Monitoring, evaluation, accountability and reporting
  • Capacity-building
  • Coordination, Representation, Advocacy and Learning

Qualifications

  • Advanced university degree or equivalent in Agriculture or another relevant field
  • 3-5 years of international experience in food security, agriculture, and livelihoods, including experience in emergency response and recovery following natural/manmade disasters
  • Experience in assessment, program design & evaluation and technical training and support
  • Demonstrated technical expertise in leading food and livelihood security and nutrition sectors
  • Experience working with major international donors, particularly USAID, ECHO, and DFID
  • Experience working in partnership with local organizations
  • Excellent written, oral communication skills
  • Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office)
  • Proficient analytical skills that demonstrate an understanding of the current concepts, priorities, and issues in program monitoring, data collection and evaluation
  • Fluency in English (local language skills an asset)
  • Skills in technical proposal writing, designing and implementing food security programs
  • Ability to communicate ideas in a culturally-sensitive manner and conducive to their practical application

Note

  • There are individuals who may use CARE’s name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job-seekers. Some examples of these fees are placement fees or immigration processing fees. CARE does not use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an up-front fee of any kind. Occasionally, CARE does employ recruiting or placement agencies to help us identify candidates for specific employment within CARE. If you’re contacted by a legitimate recruiting or placement agency, there should be no charge to you. If you suspect that you have been a victim of fraud from someone purporting to be CARE, please contact us at [email protected].
  • We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.
2018-12-01

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