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Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes. For 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries. It served more than 21 million people in 2018 alone.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Food Security & Livelihoods (FSL) Deputy Head of Department

Location: Maiduguri, Borno State
Starting date: As Soon As Possible
Direct Line Manager: FSL Head of Department

Tasks and Responsibilities
Objective 1 – Provide Support to the FSL-HoD to consolidate, develop and strengthen ACF’s strategic focus and technical leadership in food security and livelihoods:

  • Provide support to the FSL-HoD in developing the National Food Security and Livelihoods Technical Strategy in consultation with DCD-T, CD, and HQ.
  • Provide technical direction and quality assurance to ACF’s food security and livelihoods (FSL) programming including cash and markets at a national level, in both development and emergency contexts.
  • Gathers data on the FSL situation including developments in Cash and Market-based approaches.
  • Provide support to Food Security and Livelihoods Senior Project Managers/ FSL Sector Manager to ensure consistency in strategic focus for all projects in Borno state.
  • Engage with key state stakeholders such as World Food Programme, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Food Security and Livelihoods working group, Cash Working group, Early Recovery and Livelihoods among others, in coordinating activities, advocating for policies and ensuring the representation of ACF’s strategic positioning.

Objective 2 – Provide technical support to program development and ensure program quality:

  • Support the FSL-HoD in program development in line with the country strategy; in identification, evaluation of opportunities for ACF and develop concept notes, proposals, and related reports.
  • Support the FSL team in Borno in ensuring quality standards of FSL are integrated into the project management cycle.
  • Ensures the review and editing of all reports.
  • Monitors the environment through regular scanning and data gathering for new opportunities, innovations, new approaches, designs or technologies.
  • Conduct Food security & Livelihood assessments for program development

Objective 3 – Represent ACF and its positioning in external coordination, donor, and technical meetings/visits on technical and operational matters:

  • Represent ACF in donor meetings and project field visits,  coordination meetings and technical meetings as designated by FSL-HoD
  • Supports the FSL-HoD in developing relationships and partnerships with donors and stakeholders.
  • Develops donor and partner communication strategies

Objective 4 – Lead programmatic integration and related capacity building:

  • Support FSL-HoD in leading program integration initiatives for a multi-sectoral approach
  • Develops tools and guidance notes on Cash-based transfer and food voucher modalities, Market assessment, livelihoods recovery, agricultural inputs. Resilience programming and related areas.

Position Requirements
Qualification:

  • Advanced University degree (Masters) preferably in Management, Economics, International Development, Social Sciences (sociology), Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, and development
  • Minimum of five years experience in food security and livelihoods
  • Experience in Food security and Livelihood assessments including cash and market assessments in both development and emergency contexts
  • Clear understanding of child and gender protection issues in the field.
  • Proven management and coordination skills (HR, projects, and stress management).
  • Proven ability to translate analysis and evaluation into operational planning and strategy.
  • Experience with evaluations and monitoring as well as Program Cycle Management.
  • Experience with research and partnership developments with universities
  • Experience with donor communications.
  • Good diplomatic and negotiation skills.
  • Disciplined and able to work and arrive at decisions autonomously and with minimal guidance
  • Excellent drafting and writing skills.
  • Fluent in English

Skills and Experience
Essential:

  • Interest and/or experience in Cash transfer programs, Agriculture and livestock programming in Humanitarian setting and community-led methodologies
  • Demonstrated previous experience in and strong proposal writing and donor reporting skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in financial management and preparation of budgets for programming.
  • Proficient in MS Office Applications
  • Excellent management and representation competencies.
  • Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
  • Experience in developing world context
  • A strong understanding of project cycle management and monitoring and evaluation.
  • Working experience in complex emergencies
  • Willing to work in insecure context

Preferred:

  • Prior ACF experience in a similar position
  • Experience in Resilience and agriculture assessments
  • Familiarity with DFID, EU,USAID-FFP & SDC reporting & Regulations
  • CaLP Level 2.

Minimum Basic Salary
NGN522,793 per month.

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  • Job City Maiduguri, Borno
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Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

Action Against Hunger saves lives while building long-term strategies for self-sufficiency:

  • Lifesaving impact in 45+ countries
  • 6,500+ field staff assisting more than 14.9 million people in 2015
  • 35+ years of expertise in contexts of conflict, disasters and food crises

Our global efforts save hundreds of thousands of lives each year, but millions of malnourished children remain in need of lifesaving treatment.

Why Our Work Matters

Deadly malnutrition claims the lives of 1 million children each year, even though it’s:

  1. PREDICTABLE: We know where and when to expect acute malnutrition
  2. PREVENTABLE: We know how to help children stay healthy
  3. TREATABLE: Therapeutic ready-to-use foods can help save millions
  4. AFFORDABLE: Just $45 can provide a child with lifesaving treatment

You can trust Action Against Hunger. Here’s why:

  • Highest four-star rating from Charity Navigator, ten years in a row
  • Listed as an “A”-rated organization by CharityWatch
  • We're accountable, meeting all 20 Better Business Bureau standards
  • Earned Guidestar's Gold Participant Seal for our commitment to transparency
  • Awarded the “Best in America” seal by the Independent Charities of America

What Others Are Saying

Don’t take it from us: here’s what others have to say of our work:

“Action Against Hunger is a NGO that is action oriented. I can truthfully say that they deliver services to those in need and are very present on the ground. They make lasting positive change in the lives of people. I worked for them in four countries and have a good understanding of how they work.”

– Holimata, Great Nonprofits Review

“Action Against Hunger is in war-torn countries that many fear to tread. They are technical people… that forgo the comforts of modern life to assist local populations and refugees at the most fundamental level in the most dangerous locales. They provide nutrition, healthcare, sanitation, and food sustainability. They train populations to be self-sufficient. Although these dedicated men and women want to eliminate the need for their services, humanity is not willing and forces them to witness the most heinous actions.”

– President Nelson Mandela, Recipient, Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Prize 2004

“As a field worker and a partner... I recommend Action Against Hunger as an effective and important organization. Through their integrated approach and expertise in nutrition, food security and water, sanitation and hygiene they are saving lives and improving them for years to come in some of the poorest parts of the planet.”

– Water Advocate, Great Nonprofits Review, Dec. 8, 2011

“Action Against Hunger—the title speaks for itself. This is a remarkable organization with a staff of energetic, enthusiastic and deeply committed people who are determined to make a difference to the lives of thousands of people. There are millions who do not have access to clean water, food, health services or education. They are condemned to a grinding life of poverty with no choices. Action Against Hunger is changing this. Their training programs are improving the quality of life and health and, above all, bringing hope to thousands in underdeveloped countries. I commend them for their outstanding work and welcome the opportunity to express my support.”

– Desmond Tutu, Archbishop Emeritus, Recipient, Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Prize 2006

“I’ve been covering humanitarian crises since the early 1990s and have often been impressed by the work of Action Against Hunger. They are among the first to respond when tragedies unfold, and they work to ensure that communities have a fighting chance to get back on their feet... The nightly news can often seem overwhelming, but it’s important to remember there are effective ways to fight hunger and overcome poverty, and along with groups like Action Against Hunger, you can become part of the solution.”

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Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes. For 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries. It served more than 21 million people in 2018 alone.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:Food Security & Livelihoods (FSL) Deputy Head of DepartmentLocation: Maiduguri, Borno State Starting date: As Soon As Possible Direct Line Manager: FSL Head of Department
Tasks and Responsibilities Objective 1 - Provide Support to the FSL-HoD to consolidate, develop and strengthen ACF’s strategic focus and technical leadership in food security and livelihoods:
  • Provide support to the FSL-HoD in developing the National Food Security and Livelihoods Technical Strategy in consultation with DCD-T, CD, and HQ.
  • Provide technical direction and quality assurance to ACF's food security and livelihoods (FSL) programming including cash and markets at a national level, in both development and emergency contexts.
  • Gathers data on the FSL situation including developments in Cash and Market-based approaches.
  • Provide support to Food Security and Livelihoods Senior Project Managers/ FSL Sector Manager to ensure consistency in strategic focus for all projects in Borno state.
  • Engage with key state stakeholders such as World Food Programme, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Food Security and Livelihoods working group, Cash Working group, Early Recovery and Livelihoods among others, in coordinating activities, advocating for policies and ensuring the representation of ACF’s strategic positioning.
Objective 2 - Provide technical support to program development and ensure program quality:
  • Support the FSL-HoD in program development in line with the country strategy; in identification, evaluation of opportunities for ACF and develop concept notes, proposals, and related reports.
  • Support the FSL team in Borno in ensuring quality standards of FSL are integrated into the project management cycle.
  • Ensures the review and editing of all reports.
  • Monitors the environment through regular scanning and data gathering for new opportunities, innovations, new approaches, designs or technologies.
  • Conduct Food security & Livelihood assessments for program development
Objective 3 - Represent ACF and its positioning in external coordination, donor, and technical meetings/visits on technical and operational matters:
  • Represent ACF in donor meetings and project field visits,  coordination meetings and technical meetings as designated by FSL-HoD
  • Supports the FSL-HoD in developing relationships and partnerships with donors and stakeholders.
  • Develops donor and partner communication strategies
Objective 4 - Lead programmatic integration and related capacity building:
  • Support FSL-HoD in leading program integration initiatives for a multi-sectoral approach
  • Develops tools and guidance notes on Cash-based transfer and food voucher modalities, Market assessment, livelihoods recovery, agricultural inputs. Resilience programming and related areas.
Position Requirements Qualification:
  • Advanced University degree (Masters) preferably in Management, Economics, International Development, Social Sciences (sociology), Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, and development
  • Minimum of five years experience in food security and livelihoods
  • Experience in Food security and Livelihood assessments including cash and market assessments in both development and emergency contexts
  • Clear understanding of child and gender protection issues in the field.
  • Proven management and coordination skills (HR, projects, and stress management).
  • Proven ability to translate analysis and evaluation into operational planning and strategy.
  • Experience with evaluations and monitoring as well as Program Cycle Management.
  • Experience with research and partnership developments with universities
  • Experience with donor communications.
  • Good diplomatic and negotiation skills.
  • Disciplined and able to work and arrive at decisions autonomously and with minimal guidance
  • Excellent drafting and writing skills.
  • Fluent in English
Skills and Experience Essential:
  • Interest and/or experience in Cash transfer programs, Agriculture and livestock programming in Humanitarian setting and community-led methodologies
  • Demonstrated previous experience in and strong proposal writing and donor reporting skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in financial management and preparation of budgets for programming.
  • Proficient in MS Office Applications
  • Excellent management and representation competencies.
  • Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
  • Experience in developing world context
  • A strong understanding of project cycle management and monitoring and evaluation.
  • Working experience in complex emergencies
  • Willing to work in insecure context
Preferred:
  • Prior ACF experience in a similar position
  • Experience in Resilience and agriculture assessments
  • Familiarity with DFID, EU,USAID-FFP & SDC reporting & Regulations
  • CaLP Level 2.

Minimum Basic Salary NGN522,793 per month.

2020-04-15

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