Job Description

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Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Background

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 helps within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water, sanitation, and hygiene sectors.  The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 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 Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been present in Somalia since early 2004 and has since expanded its programme. Since 2004, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has demonstrated a regional competence and expertise in working with displaced populations. The Regional Office is based in Nairobi, Kenya with offices and operations in Somalia (Puntland, Somaliland and South & Central), Kenya, Ethiopia Yemen, Djibouti, and South Sudan. 

Roles and responsibilities

The livelihoods and Food Officer is responsible day to day implementation of livelihoods and Food Security Project activities in Hudur, South and central Somalia. 

Generic responsibilities 

• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines.
• Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action.
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.
• Ensure proper filing of documents on Office 365
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function.
• Management of project staff (Supervisors and Assistants and field monitors)
• Implement plan of action for delegated portfolio of LFS CC projects (activities, budget, and project documentation) Day to day follow of progress in project implementation.

Specific responsibility 

• Conduct assessments to identify the needs and vulnerabilities of target communities concerning food security and livelihoods.
• Lead the implementation of the Baxnaano Shock Response Project, including the registration of project participants through Scope. 
• Collaborate with communities to identify suitable beneficiaries for LFS interventions based on established selection criteria.
• Facilitate community mobilization activities to raise awareness of LFS programs and encourage active participation.
• Monitor and evaluate LFS project activities, ensuring they are implemented according to NRC’s standards and donor requirements.
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports on LFS activities, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
• Work closely with the logistics and procurement teams to ensure the timely delivery of inputs and materials for LFS activities.
• Coordinate with local authorities, NGOs, and other stakeholders to ensure LFS activities are aligned with broader community needs and strategies.
• Promote the inclusion of cash-based interventions and market-based approaches within LFS projects to enhance sustainability and impact.
• Support emergency response activities related to food security and livelihoods as required, including rapid needs assessments, distribution of food and non-food items, and post-distribution monitoring (PDM).
• Contribute to the development of project proposals, budgets, and work plans in collaboration with the LFS Coordinator and other team members.
• Prepare quality weekly updates and monthly reports that meet standards and timelines.  
•  Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by the line manager.

Experiences and Qualifications

Skills Required

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