Food Security Officer

General Assignment:
Direct the implementation of seed distribution activities

1: Implement seed distribution activities:

–          Ensure the implementation of activities defined by FSL&DRM Technical advisor in coordination with the Logistics Department;

–          Plan activities according to the expected progress of the project;

–          Evaluate and update project needs (HR, financing, logistics);

–          Develop appropriate questionnaires;

–          Carry out project monitoring;

–          Identify and inform the FSL & DRM Technical advisor of any problems or constraints;

–          Follow the project’s progress and write relevant reports;

–          Propose solutions or improvements to ensure the smooth running of the project;

–          Coordinate activities and sensitize local partners in the field.

2: Participate in the analysis and reorientation of the project

–          Participate in meetings organized by the Food security department;

–          Analyse and build on past experience in order to share the lessons learnt.;

–          Propose new project directions.

3: Manage the project’s team

–          Recruit and sensitize the daily workers;

–          Train the team members;

–          Develop training topics;

–          Organize the work of the team to optimize the capacity of each team member.

4: Develop the understanding of food security in the intervention area 

–          Collect and analyse data on food security and on the populations’ living conditions;

–          Identify the needs of the most vulnerable populations;

–          Propose responses to these needs ;

–          Participate actively in the development of  a food security strategy;

–          Contribute towards drawing up proposals;

–          Act as a link between the different food security actors and keep them informed of the outcome of the analyses.

Qualification/Level of studies: College diploma (agronomist) from recognised college or university, and professional experience in agricultural field (two years)

Required skills:  Good human relations and diplomacy – Analytical capacity – Capacity to organize and conduct FS assessment – Good knowledge of the intervention area; Good human relationships; Sense of authority; Basic computer knowledge, Knowledge of local agricultural techniques; Autonomy; – Good knowledge of English (read, written, spoken).

NB: Only short listed applicants will be communicated on and selection process includes technical test and an interview.