Being an employee of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in Ethiopia Livelihoods and Food Security officer is expected to represent NRC in a responsible manner and always act in accordance with NRC’s Code of Conduct.
Background:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is present in five regions in Ethiopia, providing refugees and internally displaced people with emergency relief and help them to rebuild their lives. NRC works within the sectors of Education, Shelter, WASH, Livelihood and Food Security, ICLA (Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance), and Child Protection.
Roles & Responsibilities:
The purpose of the officer position is day to day implementation of the core competency and related project activities. Use actions words such as ensure, implement or assist for the position relevant responsibilities.
The LFS project Officer will work all LFS Activities related Livestock and Feed, under the guidance and supervision of the LFS Coordinator support the implementation of project activities and other delegated responsibilities through three core functions:
a. Design, develop and implement innovative business idea of livestock health and feed management
b. Lead implementation of Livestock interventions and other activities assigned at the NRC Jigjiga area office through field level and at regional office.
c. Contribute to and form part of the LFS emergency response mechanism during times of emergency and displacement.
Generic responsibilities:
· Implement delegated CC 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
Specific responsibilities:
· Under the supervision of the LFS coordinator, responsible for Livelihoods and Food security program interventions of NRC in Jigjiga, Somali region area;
· Provide technical advice, backstopping and training on CAHWs/ income generating activities, and other livelihoods related fields;
· Ensure that NRC’s objectives are disseminated and raise awareness of NRCs approach ensuring all implementation follows NRC policies and procedures;
· Facilitate communities, community based organizations and community leaders in identifying project beneficiary target groups for NRC Livelihood and Food Security activities;
· Help empower project beneficiaries (IDPs, refugees and local communities) to attain self-reliance and be able to sustain Livelihood and Food Security Projects;
· Ensure equal participation by all segments of the beneficiary groups (IDPs, refugees and local communities), taking into consideration issues regarding gender, age, disability and clan affiliation;
· Regularly monitor and evaluate Livelihoods and Food Security Projects performance and provide timely inputs, feedback and impact of the NRC Livelihood and Food Security interventions;
· Play an important role in realization of project outputs and outcomes through timely implementation of activities in a well-planned, organized and coordinated manner;
· Ensure NRC Tvets graduates are self-employed in different IGA activities including provision of start-up kits, start-up grants, credit through banks and micro finance, market linkage, employment creation opportunities;
· In consultation and under direct supervision of Livelihoods and food Security Coordinator develop and implement surveys and needs assessment in Erer, Siti. Jigjiga, Diredawa, IDP camps, refugee camps and other places in Somali Region.
Follow all the LFS documentation are properly filled in hard cop and office 365.Education and professional competencies:
· University degree preferably in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine/ Veterinary science/ Animal science
· Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Livestock and feed management
· INGO/ Government experience is advantageous
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
· Knowledge of the context in which the organization operates
· Knowledge of the local language (Somali) – as an advantage
Behavioral competencies
· Handling insecure environment
· Planning and delivering results
· Empowering and building trust
· Communicating with impact and respect
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