Job Description

Position Title: FSL Project Assistant

Vacancy No.: SADO/10/2024

No. of Vacancies: 1

Department: Program

Reports To: FSL Project Officer

Location: Baledweyne

Duration: Eight (8) months with a possibility of renewal or extension

4. Objective

FSL Project Assistant officer’s responsibility is to coordinate the implementation of food security project/intervention, ensure that project activities and outputs are implemented in a timely manner and according to the implementation plan and M&E Plan. Ensure high quality reports are submitted in a timely manner and work closely with the project manager to ensure reports meet project requirements, plan and follow the activities of the project with the team such as field assessments, market price monitoring, and distribution of food security inputs, ensure the involvement and inform communities and community leaders about the project activities and work on the partnership between local authority, partner and the project.

5. Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• FSL is responsible for the activity implementation in the targeted district and supervise FSL field team to carry a high-quality implementation.
• Responsible for compilation of project information and sharing regular reports and updates to the Program Manager.
• Ensure correct beneficiary selection and verification procedure and criteria are followed.
• Coordinate with Finance, Logistics, and security focal points in field offices for timely distributions in line with policies and procedures.
• Ensure the field team understand and check the quality of information collected. Compile data and share with relevant staff in a timely manner.
• Works closely with the community mobilizers and the community committees to ensure effective coordination and ensure the most vulnerable people are targeted.
• Track and document change stories.
• Participate in proposal writing.
• Attend all FSL cluster meetings in his/her operation area.
• Any other tasks assigned by the program manager.

Experiences and Qualifications

 Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a discipline such as social sciences, geography, anthropology, business management, economics, or other discipline relevant to. urban/rural livelihoods.

• Two years of experience while working with development or humanitarian agencies.
• Three years of experience in food security and livelihood interventions (Food / Commodity distribution, food security & livelihoods project

6. Code of Conduct

• Maintain a professional demeanour at all times.
• Respect the privacy and confidentiality of individuals.§ Adhere to all security protocols and procedures

7. Safeguarding

SADO is committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all individuals, especially vulnerable populations. As part of our recruitment process, all candidates will undergo thorough screening and background checks to ensure their suitability for working with children, young people, and other vulnerable individuals. By applying for this position, you agree to cooperate with all safeguarding policies and procedures implemented by SADO.

9. Terms of Employment

The position will be based in Baledweyne. The initial period of appointment will be for one year with the possibility of renewal subject to performance assessments and availability of funding. The successful candidate will be expected to commence no later than 5th March 2024.

Skills Required

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