Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Hiring for Livelihoods and Food Security Coordinator- (National Position)- A04 at Amman, Jordan Full Time

Job Title:  Livelihoods and Food Security Coordinator- (National Position)- A04

Interested candidates who meet requirements and hold a Jordanian Nationality are encourage applying on Webcruiter using this link

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water, sanitation, and hygiene sectors. The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 9000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours’ notice when a crisis occurs.

The purpose of the Livelihoods Coordinator position is to coordinate the implementation of delegated aspects of the Livelihoods and Food Security (LFS) Core Competency project portfolio in camps and informal settlement for NRC’s Syria Response Office. The position holder is expected to follow NRC’s standards, procedures, and guidelines for project governance applicable for the projects. S/he is also responsible for the overall planning and coordination of all LFS interventions, either directly within the LFS CC or as an integrated approach across other CCs and across the Area Office.

Generic responsibilities

• Line management of LFS project field staff
• Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures and awareness of NRC global and regional strategies
• Contribute to LFS strategy development, project proposals and provide input on needs and gaps, considering where appropriate the role of cash-based interventions and market based programmes
• Manage and implement delegated portfolio of LFS projects (activities, budget and project documentation) as delegated from PM in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality
• Provide regular progress reports to PM (AM and LFS if no PM)
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist
• Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities
• Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
• Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy

Specific responsibilities

• Programme Development:
  • Identify information gaps and conduct necessary assessments (market assessments, mapping, needs assessment), contribute to analysis, and develop recommendations for market-based livelihoods programming based on findings.
  • Support PDM to develop linkages with relevant service providers and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Contribute in designing projects and monitoring mechanisms relevant to NRC’s Livelihoods and Food Security strategy.

2. Programme Management:

• Lead the start-up and coordinate the implementation of Livelihoods and Food Security activities
• Budget management for all the LFS projects/portfolio implemented in the Area.
• Ensure programmatic quality through constant monitoring of project activities.
• Document lessons learned and best practices.
• Develop required tools or processes with technical support from PDM to support the delivery of assistance.
• Ensure compliance with all reporting requirements.
• Ensure participatory Approach throughout the project cycle.
• Oversight of targeting and verification approach for various activity streams.
• Support on development and use of internal and external referral mechanisms.
• Support in the development of lessons learned to improve the implementation of program activities.

3. Logistics, Finance, and Human Resource Management:

• Ensure appropriate Financial and Logistical NRC systems/ procedures are adhered to within the LFS team (including supply chain management).
• Ensure timely and accurate development of procurement plans, recruitment plans, and spending plans per project and ensure the same is shared with relevant support colleagues.
• Performance management of all direct reports, including regular 1:1 meetings and completion of work and development plans.
• Ensure all new team members are adequately briefed on arrival and departing team members are debriefed.
• Responsible for ensuring capacity development and training of all LFS personnel.
• Support identification of financial service provider(s).

4. Coordination and Representation:

• Establish strong working relationship with targeted communities, including local leaders and identification of local focal points through field teams.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Education PM for tailor-made design and implementation of appropriate business-focused trainings, and soft-skills training.
• Represent NRC in relevant coordination meetings.
• Contribute to the development and strengthening of regional coordination and programs.

Critical interfaces

By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons Relevant interfaces for this position are:  

• Project planning: Livelihoods and Cash Programme Development Manager; AM and APM; CC teams; Protection Coordinator
• Area operations: Support Coordinators (field office coordinators); CC Coordinators
• Staff capacity building: Livelihoods and Cash Programme Development Manager; Officers, Assistants
• Implementation: LFS Field team and M&E team in Amman.

Competencies

1. Professional competencies.

 Generic professional competencies for this position: 

• Minimum 3 years of experience in project implementation and/or management position in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Context/specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge/experience of the context in Syria
• Knowledge of local languages Arabic
• Experience working and managing field teams and partners
• Experience working in complex and volatile contexts
• Experience in remote management
• Experience with community/camp-based livelihoods projects/activities
• Experience working with vulnerable groups; able to demonstrate conflict-sensitivity, compassion, discretion
• Background in economics and/or business administration is required.
• Experience overseeing multiple activity streams and budget tracking
• Technical Livelihoods expertise in transition/early recover context, including agriculture, cash
• transfer programmes, small business development and/or soft-skills training
• Commitment to an evidence- and needs-based approach
• Demonstrated results with conflict-sensitive and adaptive livelihoods activities
• Demonstrated experience managing diversified teams based in different/multiple locations

Behavioural competencies

• Handling insecure environments
• Managing resources to optimize results
• Empowering and building trust
• Managing performance and development
• Planning and delivering results

We can offer:

• Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline
• Contract Duration : Till 31st of December with the possibility of extension subject to funding & performance
• Duty Station: This position will be based in the SRO office in Amman
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions
• National candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For more information, please see the attached Job Description 
• Deadline for applications: 27^th June 2023

Interested candidates who meet requirements and hold a Jordanian Nationality are encourage applying on Webcruiter using this link