Officer, Food Security & Livelihood at the International Medical Corps (IMC)

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and Nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in under-served communities worldwide.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Officer, Food Security & Livelihood

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Category: Food Security & Livelihoods

Job Summary

• The purpose of this role is to support the development, implementation, and monitoring of food security projects in the country mission.
• The implementation of an early recovery program will facilitate the groundwork for transitions to development programs.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Conduct rapid assessment to identify locations of operational and food security needs.
• Lead the process of beneficiary selection as per the criteria set by the project in collaboration with local administrations and community representatives.
• Implement FSL project as per the timeframe, budget, and resources set and implement the project within the specified parameters.
• Actively participate in conducting the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in collaboration with the M&E Staff.
• Actively engage in the formation of local committees and community mobilization.
• Facilitate and provide community training in collaboration with relevant line requirements of authorities, donors, and internal guidelines.
• Involve in planning and providing capacity building activities with the nutrition team.
• Maximize the nutritional sensitivity of the project by working closely with the nutrition program team where applicable.
• Provide capacity building and backstopping to field assistants/volunteers.
• Prepare and submit regular internal reports on all food security/livelihood activities and prepare external reports as per the donor format.
• Implement seed and tools voucher and fair programs, beekeeping, livestock, high-value fruit tree as early recovery means for food security and livelihoods.
• Build the capacity of beneficiaries of food security-related activities, advise backyard gardening beneficiaries, and conduct scheduled regular visits to their farms.
• Conduct market assessment and identify potential vendors for the voucher fair program.
• Participate in food security & livelihoods related assessment missions with other stakeholders in the area representing International Medical Corps.
• Actively represent International Medical Corps in food security and livelihoods cluster and early recovery coordination meetings as directed.
• Capture lessons learned from monitoring and evaluations, document success stories, replicate successful projects, and scale up.
• Understand the gaps in food security and come up with project ideas, write concept notes, and share with the technical supervisor and base manager.
• If required, support HR and FLS team the process of national staff recruitment and induction of new hires.
• Work with the M&E team to develop monitoring tools, sending weekly updates to the FSL Advisor, follow up closely, and update the team if the situation on the ground is changing quickly.
• Mentor and support FSL Assistants as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically, Veterinary Degree or B.Sc in Agriculture. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• An up-to-date understanding of food security, emergency response, early recovery, food security, and livelihoods concepts.
• Familiarity with design and programming processes of different donors.
• Proficient analytical skills that demonstrate an understanding of the current concepts, priorities, and issues in program monitoring, data collection, and evaluation.
• Skills in technical proposal writing, designing, and implementing food security programs.
• Ability to exhibit tact, diplomacy, and resourcefulness in dealing with high-level officials from donor agencies, international organizations, and other foreign and domestic government officials and partners.
• Must have excellent English written and oral communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments within International Medical Corps, donors, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector.

Code of Conduct:

• As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.
• Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, or Harassment. If you see, hear, or are made aware of any violations of the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.

Safeguarding:

• It is all staff's shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children.
• This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, or adults at risk; and any form of trafficking in persons.

Equal Opportunities:

• International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran.

Application Closing Date
1st November, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online