Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) Officer at Finpact Development Foundation (FINDEF)

Finpact Development Foundation (FINDEF) is an indigenous non-governmental organization. Our focus is on delivering lasting value through the work we do, making us trusted advisors to all our partners. We are actively involved in the food security, livelihood and education projects, as well as government-led NGO coordination committee platform. Our local presence, capacity, experience, relationships, understanding of local culture and context are all major factors that enable us deliver humanitarian response. We are guided by humanitarian principles and our working philosophy with partners includes commitment to transparency, accountability, shared goals, honesty and trust. We keep a fast paced environment where self-motivated and independent Individuals who are looking to constantly develop themselves thrive well. We pride ourselves in working at hard to reach communities while maintaining keen focus on culture and management structures that support excellent interaction with partners and stakeholders.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) Officer

Location: Zamfara

About the Project

• This project aims to enhance the resilience of the most vulnerable communities in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria by delivering integrated, multi-sectoral lifesaving services.
• Special attention is given to the needs of women, children, and persons with disabilities.
• This role will support the implementation of the initiative: "Integrated Multi-Sectoral Lifesaving Assistance to Conflict- and Shock-Affected Populations in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria."

Job Summary

• The FSL Officer will support the design, implementation, supervision, and monitoring of food security and livelihood activities with a strong focus on on-farm production, home gardening, and the implementation of cash transfer programs that enhance nutritional outcomes for vulnerable households.
• This role ensures that program activities are implemented effectively, meet quality standards, and contribute to the program's goals of improving household food security, income generation, and nutrition.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and implementation of on-farm interventions such as climate-smart agriculture, home/kitchen gardens, small livestock, and sustainable crop production.
• Provide technical assistance and training to farmers on good agricultural practices (GAP), pest and disease management, soil fertility, and post-harvest handling.
• Monitor the progress of farm activities and ensure beneficiaries are adopting promoted techniques.
• Coordinate input distribution (seeds, tools, fertilizers) and track usage and impact.
• Liaise with local agricultural extension officers and other stakeholders.
• Support the identification and registration of eligible beneficiaries based on vulnerability and nutrition criteria.
• Coordinate and supervise cash transfer distributions (e.g., unconditional cash, nutrition-sensitive vouchers, etc.).
• Monitor the utilization of cash transfers and provide nutrition counseling and messaging to support positive behavior change.
• Work closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team to assess the impact of cash transfers on household food security and dietary diversity.
• Facilitate community mobilization and participation in FSL activities.
• Conduct or facilitate training sessions for farmer groups, cooperatives, and community volunteers.
• Promote inclusive participation, especially of women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
• Conduct regular field visits to ensure activity quality, beneficiary feedback, and timely implementation.
• Document success stories, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Submit timely and accurate reports on activity progress, achievements, and challenges.
• Contribute to assessments, surveys (e.g., KAP, PDM), and other learning initiatives.
• Participate in relevant sector coordination meetings and local government engagement.
• Collaborate with other sectors (WASH, Health, Nutrition) for integrated programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Nutrition, Rural Development, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in implementing agricultural or livelihoods projects, preferably in humanitarian or development contexts.
• Experience with cash transfer programming and nutrition-sensitive interventions.
• Strong understanding of food security, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture concepts.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Experience working with NGOs, INGOs, or UN agencies.
• Familiarity with tools such as HEA, IPC, or SMART surveys.
• Knowledge of local languages and cultural context.
• Experience using mobile data collection tools (e.g., Kobo, ODK).

Application Closing Date
22nd August, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications to: jobs@findef.org using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Disclaimer

• This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
• Our organization procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. We are an equal opportunity employer.
• We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence.
• We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities.

Note

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only qualified candidates will be contacted.
• FINDEF is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disabilities.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• FINDEF does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.
• FINDEF's recruitment process is transparent, and merit based. Lobbying of any form is not allowed and can lead to disqualification.
• FINDEF has zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility, and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, at all times (both during work hours and outside work hours).
• Familiarization with, and adherence to FINDEF’s Code of Conduct is an essential requirement for all staff, in addition to related mandatory training.
• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.