Senior EFSL Coordinator 74 views2 applications

Key Responsibilities:

• Write / design projects in coordination with programme managers and field staff
• Raise the profile of Oxfam as a key FSL stakeholder in the country through research, coordination and learning.
• Provide technical guidance and strategic direction to South Sudan programme of FSL
• Demonstrate Oxfam’s added value in FSL through engagement with donors and clusters – displaying the work and achievements of Oxfam in South Sudan
• Develop strategies / strategic plans for FSL within the humanitarian and development sphere in line with the Oxfam Country Strategy
• Coordinate with fellow WASH, Protection, Gender Justice, Governance and programme quality technical colleagues to enhance Oxfam’s one programme approach.
• Technically monitor FSL programmes (Humanitarian & Development) against, international and Oxfam minimum standards, donor commitments and deliverables
• Monitor the overall food security situation in the country through linkages with other actors and stakeholders
• Research and documentation of best practices, blogs and case studies of Food security & livelihood restoration
• Keep abreast of contextual challenges that may impact upon food security
• Share information in a collaborative, productive and cooperative manner with others in and outside the organisation.

· Contribute to contingency and scenario planning

· Contribute

SKILLS AND COMPETENCES:

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Advanced degree in any discipline related to Food Security and Livelihood.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel and work in difficult circumstances.
• Strong initiative and assertiveness and ability to work across sectors and boundaries
• Experience in management of FSL projects in a complex humanitarian environment with an international or multinational organisation
• Sensitivity, diplomacy, tact, good communication skills, and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Well-developed interpersonal and team skills with the ability to work with people at managerial and senior government levels.
• The ability to present concise reports, sometimes a short notice
• Ability to coordinate activities with other agencies, build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Ability to understand complex security situations and adjust operations accordingly.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation of humanitarian programmes
• Good understanding of humanitarian protection standard, Sphere Minimum Standards, gender issues and Code of conduct as relevant to food distribution activities.
• A commitment to the aims and objectives of Oxfam; in promoting and role modelling Oxfam values
• Demonstrated experience of integrated gender and diversity issues into humanitarian programmes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English
• Computer literacy

Desirable:

• Experience with food security, livelihood, community mobilisation and protection are highly desirable
• Experience working in South Sudan advantageous.