Emergency Food and Livelihoods (EFSL) Officers at Oxfam Nigeria

Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 organizations (affiliates) networked together in 94 countries, as part of a global movement for change. Together we are working to achieve our vision of 'a just world without poverty' and to be a powerful partner in global and local communities of people connected for change. Our work in Nigeria focuses on:

• Saving lives and building resilience of the vulnerable poor;
• Sustainable livelihoods;
• Transforming attitudes about women's rights; and
• Transforming governance through citizens' participation, transparency and accountability

Oxfam works with local partners, public and private sector institutions to empower citizens to demand transparency and accountability, and most importantly lift the most vulnerable people out of poverty, which is fundamental to changing Nigeria’s story of a rich nation of poor people. Oxfam has been responding to the humanitarian needs of the conflict-affected populations in North East Nigeria. Oxfam has three offices in Adamawa, Borno and Gombe states providing Food Security, Livelihoods, WASH and recently protection interventions to IDPs and vulnerable hosts in camps and settlements. These programmes are implemented in partnership with local partners, Civil Society Coalition for Poverty Eradication (CISCOPE) and Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) - Borno chapter.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Emergency Food and Livelihood (EFSL) Officer

Location: North-East, preferably Maiduguri
Department: Humanitarian
Job Family: Programme
Band: D National
Duration: 1 year contract with possibility of extension
Issue Date: May 24, 2016
Reporting Lines: Post holder reports to: Humanitarian Programme Manager

Job Purpose

• To support the development and implementation of Oxfam's Emergency Food Security and Livelihoods programming in North East Nigeria.
• The EFSL Officer will be in charge of related portfolio of activities and initiatives in Borno state and will also support other states when required.
• Coordinates With: Humanitarian Programme Officer, WASH Team, Logistics and Admin Team, MEAL Team, Gender and Protection Team, MIS Officer, Media and Advocacy Team, Oxfam Livelihoods Team, Global Humanitarian Livelihoods Team, local authorities, partners, communities, and various vendors

Roles, Responsibilities and Accountabilities
The EFSL Officer will support the following:

• Providing operational and technical leadership of Oxfam’s EFSVL program, coordinating planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluating. Supports on program quality at field level to ensure that Oxfam EFSVL activities meet Oxfam and international humanitarian standards
• Accountable to the Humanitarian Programme Manager for the delivery, effective management and monitoring, evaluation and learning of the EFSVL program
• Designing, planning and leading the EFSVL needs assessment, including assessment and analysis of markets, as part of a multi-sector program assessment. Works with teams that include Oxfam and partner staff, together with or in coordination with other agency staff as appropriate
• Planning and designing EFSVL programmes and response strategies
• Implementing programmes in Oxfam’s core thematic areas of EFSVL: cash transfer programmes, agriculture (crops and livestock), and food aid. Plans and implements interventions that utilize and support markets
• Working with the gender and protection team to ensure gender and diversity issues are consistently incorporated across the EFSVL program, paying special attention to gender across all components of the program including gender analysis, gender equality, promotion and protection of human rights, empowerment of women and girls, and gender balance of staff
• Developing log frames and robust MEAL systems for EFSVL programmes with clear indicators of success, adapting the programme to the M&E carried out. Puts in place accountability mechanisms
• Contributes to and articulates policy and strategy, incorporating broader organizational policy/advocacy issues into program design and planning
• Managing EFSVL partner relationships, assessing capacities and leading EFSVL capacity building, developing flexible modalities for working with technical partners according to their capacity and experience
• Planning and designing recovery food security and livelihoods activities that build resilience and are linked with long-term development. Leads the design, management, and communication of a responsible exit strategy
• Representing Oxfam Humanitarian at Technical Working Groups or other Forums within EFSVL networks in the North East

Qualifications
Education and core competencies:

• A minimum of first degree in Agriculture, Economics, Development Studies or related discipline is required. A master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years field experience in a similar position in development and/or humanitarian programmes in developing nations, preferably with non-governmental organizations
• Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Kanuri or Hausa is desirable.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven and substantial humanitarian management experience in leading teams, and ensuring the delivery, of EFSVL program strategy, either through partners or directly, in one or more challenging locations
• Proven analytical skills and ability to think strategically, including the capacity to analyze the humanitarian EFSVL context and propose new interventions and changes in the programme
• Proven knowledge and capacity to train others in at least two of the following key analytical tools: Sustainable Livelihoods Approach (SLA), Household economy approach (HEA), Emergency Market Mapping and Analysis (EMMA), Integrated Food security Phase Classification (IPC)
• Experience designing and implementing Cash Transfer Programmes in emergencies
• Experience assessing and analyzing markets in emergencies and knowledge of market support interventions
• Experience designing and implementing programmes in at least two of the following thematic areas: agricultural support (crops and livestock), entrepreneurship, food aid, social protection, and/or nutrition
• Knowledge of SPHERE and other recognized humanitarian standards and principles that relate to EFSVL programs. Ability to ensure that program objectives and activities uphold key national and international frameworks, codes, and Oxfam commitments and expectations
• An active commitment to promoting gender equity and the interests of people affected by disasters in all aspects of the organization’s work. Experience applying gender analysis and accountability standards in designing programs for women, girls, boys, and men affected by crises. Ability to communicate gender and accountability principles and influence others to apply them
• Financial management skills
• Experience on humanitarian fundraising and humanitarian donor reporting
• Good level of IT literacy and an understanding of how new developments in technology can positively contribute to the aims of an INGO.

Oxfam Behavioral Competencies:

• Understand humanitarian contexts (program phases, underlying causes of crisis, coordination mechanisms) and application of Humanitarian Principles (vulnerability, gender and diversity awareness; Humanitarian principles, codes and standards)
• Achieve results effectively (demonstrate accountability to partners and affected people; making decisions involving others; flexibility; delivery of timely and appropriate results using available resources)
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships (communication with affected people; collaboration with the team and partners; challenge decisions and behaviors that breach humanitarian principles)
• Operate safely and securely in a humanitarian response (Identify, communicate and minimise risk for the agency, yourself and others; comply and help uphold safety and security protocols; uphold the Do No Harm principle with partners and affected people)
• Manage yourself in a pressured and changing environment (ability to recognize and manage stress in yourself and others in order to remain ethical, constructive and objective focused; awareness of internal and external pressures and should be able to manage emotions)
• Leadership in humanitarian response (Awareness of your own skills and how they can complement those of others; demonstrate initiative, ingenuity, and tenacity in achieving solutions to fulfill objectives and motivate others to do the same; communicate humanitarian values and motivate others towards them)
• The incumbent will stay abreast of professional standards, trends and issues affecting this set of responsibilities, demonstrating continuous learning of the field in line with Oxfam in Nigeria’s mission and vision
• S/he will work effectively and collaboratively to build a team-based culture of work, treating all persons with dignity and respect, and will be familiar with and committed to Oxfam in Nigeria mission and goals

Salary
Salary is dependent on experience and will be discussed during the recruitment process

Application Closing Date
6th June, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letter and Curriculum vitae as one attachment in English to: [email protected] with the position title as the subject of your email.

Note:

• Applications sent in the required format will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.
• Prospective candidate must be available and willing to commence work immediately.
•  "Oxfam is an equal–opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, etc."