Livelihoods & Food Security Officer Human Resources and Administration Team Leader Nigeria – Re-Advertised

Generic responsibilities 

These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work and Development plan.
Implement delegated LFS project portfolio according to plan of action
Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
Ensure proper filing of documents 
Promote and share ideas for technical improvement
Ensure that procurement development and distribution of project materials and equipment are timely and accordance with procedures.
Involve and inform communities and community leaders about NRC activities and policy 
Explore and facilitate introduction of new technology, method and approaches in order to improve the quality of the activities.
Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist

Specific responsibilities 

Coordinate the food security and livelihoods activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets and plans.
Ensure adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements. 
Provision of the annual operational plans into monthly and quarterly implementation plans.
Coordinate with relevant partners working in the same implementation area and to avoid overlaps.
Prepare periodic progress report and other document as required.
Conduct livelihood assessment to determine the most viable and suitable technical and education vocational and training (TEVT) that is gender responsive.
Mapping of government facilities providing skills and entrepreneurship development trainings.
Organize Exhibition shows/events on skills and innovative initiatives. 
Work with private sector to secure internship for women and youth graduates.  
Responsible for coordinating with key stakeholders and registration of project beneficiaries. 
 Coordinate with stakeholders and partners in training of project beneficiaries. 
Facilitate financial inclusion activities. 
At least one year of experience managing program staff and implementation in the field of TVET preferred.
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Understanding of data collection and analysis and documentation of results
Experience mobilizing communities and interacting with government education authorities
Analytic and computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Fluency in English, both written and oral required.
Context specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Understanding of the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in context and humanitarian and development response in northeastern Nigeria, with specific experience in North-East Nigeria preferred.
Fluent spoken Hausa and Kanuri language, with other local languages an advantage
Experience with nonformal and vocational education preferred
Documented experience working with local government authorities and IDP, returnee and host communities
Experience with budgeting, procurement and recruitment of staff and contractors

Understanding of humanitarian, development and protection standards and their application in the field

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

BSc, HND in Education, Agronomy, Agriculture, or related field
Minimum of 3 years working experience in a related position.
Work experience from the Borno State context preferred
Experience working as in education or livelihood and food Security officer in humanitarian/recovery context.
Proven experience in implementing educational TVET activities. 
Experience of implementing cash/voucher transfers, 
Experience and understanding of Selection, planning and management (SPM) of income Generation Activities (IGAs) both farm and off farm activities.  
Experience in beneficiary Skills training 
Experience in Village savings loans and Association(VSLA) and financial services.
Experience working in complex and volatile context.
Able to speak fluent Hausa and English languages
Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
Ensure proper archiving/filling of project documents
Highest standard of ethics and integrity
Ability to work in insecure environments
Good communication skills
Ability to speak one additional local language preferred.
Candidates from Borno State preferred, 

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