Action Against Hunger (ACF)-USAis part of the
ACF-International Network which works to save lives by combating hunger and
diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition,
food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.
ACF-USA is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the following position;
Food Security and Livelihoods Program Manager
- to
implement the FSL programme in Garbatulla district by ensuring the
implementation of M&E FSL programme systems;
- To
implement FSL activities according to ACF and donor guidelines and
standards;
- To
work in an integrated manner with Nutrition, Water and Sanitation, and
Public Health Promotion teams;
- To
carry out surveillance of the FSL situation by contributing to the
information collection and analysis through FSL/agro assessments,
interviews, observations and discussions with other ACF departments, NGO
Personnel, local population and local administration and stakeholders, to
contribute to the definition of the FSL strategy in liaison with the FSL
Coordinator;
- The
incumbent will also carry out human resource roles such as to recruit and
supervise directly the FSL program staff, to identify training needs and
organize training to build the capacity of staff in achieving their
programme related objectives;
- to
monitor and review the performances of staff, as according to the HR
Policy.
- He/She
will also have to ensure reporting by contributing to donor reporting and
ensure bi-annual activity update to the Field coordinator and FSL
Coordinator;
- to
carry out procurement planning, activities planning, and expenditures
forecasts.
Qualifications
- Min.
BSc degree in agriculture, agro-economics, or other related studies, e.g.
development studies, geography, anthropology, etc
- Experience
of min 2 years humanitarian programme implementation with an international
NGO
- Excellent
analytical skills.
- Experience
in agro-pastoral and pastoral livelihood contexts and programming.
- Good
writing skills.
- Good
management and representation competencies.
- Experience
in developing world context.
- Familiarity
with ACF and acceptance of ACF’s principles.
- Familiarity
with donors and donor procedures helpful.
- Excellent
knowledge of English and Kiswahili required.
Closing Date: 5thJune 2012.
Applicants who can take up the positions immediately are encouraged to apply
Interested candidates should forward their applications including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, with telephone contacts or email addresses of 3 referees preferably former supervisors to:
Please do not send your certificates with the application. Certificates will be requested at the interview stage.