Food Security Project Officer 99 views2 applications

Annual Salary and Benefits – According to Experience

Internal Job Grade – 5A

Contract type – 10 Months –Fixed Terms – Renewable, subject to funding

Reporting to – Food Security Programme Manager

Staff reporting directly to this post – Project Assistants

**Key relationships/interactions -**WFP, Oxfam Technical advisors, Senior Consultants, MEAL officer, Local Authorities, other INGOs

Location – Sahrawi refugee camps – Tindouf – Algeria

Shaping a stronger Oxfam for people living in poverty.

Oxfam in Algeria – Sahrawi Refugee Camps

Oxfam has operated in the Sahrawi refugee camps since 1975 and has established itself as a key humanitarian actor in the area. Oxfam has developed a multi-sectoral approach spanning WaSH, Food Security and Youth, with a cross-cutting commitment to advocacy and to the humanitarian, development and peace nexus.

To reduce widespread dependence on humanitarian aid, especially food distributions, as well as to encourage more sustainable and efficient access to nutrition, Oxfam is working with over 500 Sahrawi refugee families to improve small-scale, agro-ecological farming. Oxfam seeks to establish self-sustaining associations of farmers to collectively sell their produce on the local market. Through its support to families, Oxfam is piloting several water-efficient, innovative irrigation techniques to optimize agricultural production in the harsh desert environment.

The majority of Sahrawi refugees remain dependent on humanitarian aid while the nutrition status worsens across the camps. Oxfam’s food security programme promotes access of vulnerable refugees to fresh produce, in complementary to the WFP dry food basket. In conjunction with broad distributions, Oxfam maintains its distribution of gluten-free flour to the celiac population in the camps.

Oxfam’s program to strengthen the Food and Nutrition Security of refugees has for years focused on distributing food, especially fresh product, awareness raising on good food consumption and conservation practices and supporting local agricultural production.

In order to complement its action in strengthening of Food and Nutritional Security for refugees, Oxfam in Algeria is seeking a project Officer, to contribute to set up the various field activities of the Food Security Department.

Job Purpose

The holder of this position will be responsible for leading Oxfam in Algeria’s SBCC project, which follows the Under the hierarchical responsibility of the Food Security Manager, the Project Officer, will be responsible for the implementation of the food security project activities. He/She will ensure the planning, execution and management of the activities described in “Tasks and responsibilities”.

Job Responsibilities

Technical

• In coordination with the Food Security Manager, ensure the planning, implementation and overall monitoring of the project in order to achieve the set objectives;
• Ensure the development of ToR for the staff, consultants and service providers to be involved in the project and active participation in the recruitment process;
• Participate in program design and development of implementation activities (strategic planning, program presentation….), as appropriate;
• Supervise and coordinate field work of various activities related to food security projects (activities related to resilience building: agriculture – livestock – capacity building of local partners – and food assistance activities)
• Coordination with the various partners and local authorities for the implementation of project activities in coordination with the Food Security Manager ;
• Ensure compliance with Oxfam procedures and standards in project implementation;
• Participate in reporting on the project;
• Ensure the follow-up of the team attached to the project and the coordination with the hierarchy;
• Coordinate with the various Oxfam departments (Administration, HR, logistics, MEAL …)
• Ensure compliance with Oxfam procedures and standards in project implementation as well as donor contractual obligations

Coordination

• Coordinate with the project agronomist for the technical aspects of the activities, with experts in Food Security , whether internal to Oxfam or external;
• Coordinate with partners and local authorities for the implementation of project activities;
• Coordinate with Oxfam departments (Administration, HR, logistics, MEAL …) to ensure compliance with Oxfam procedures and standards;

Management

• Manage 1 Project Assistant as well as the field monitors of each activity. Ensure a strong project management structure, providing support and guidance at various levels.
• Keep a log of all lessons learnt during the project.
• Frequent visits to the field,

Other

• Work flexibly and take on additional tasks as may be delegated to meet programmatic objectives.
• Participate in team and internal coordination meetings and in workshops organized at country level.
• Take necessary actions to ensure that Food Security activities adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values as well as the promotion of gender justice and women’s rights.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Food Security, Agronomy, Development Cooperation, development studies, or a related topic will also be considered;.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in Project Management;
• Relevant technical knowledge, skills and extensive work experience in: Food Security and Vulnerable livelihood, nutrition; M&E
• Good written and verbal communication skills in French and English and local languages;
• Experience in undertaking similar work at the community-level;
• Excellent understanding of gender and development issues;
• In depth understanding of project cycle management, Logical Framework Analysis, monitoring and evaluation, reporting and communication strategies/tools.

Key Attributes:

• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.
• Good facilitation skills and able to accommodate different views, understanding and experience of participants;

Organisational Values:

• Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions.
• Empowerment – Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen.
• Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.