Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) Assistant 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) Assistant

Location: Zamfara
Reports to:  Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) Officer

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 Food Security and Livelihoods Assistant will support implementing field-level activities related to agricultural livelihoods and nutrition-sensitive cash transfer programs.
• The role focuses on improving household food production, income generation, and dietary diversity for vulnerable communities through on-farm support and cash-based interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and execution of small-scale farming, home gardening, and livestock activities.
• Mobilize and train farmers on improved, climate-resilient farming practices and post-harvest handling.
• Facilitate the establishment of demonstration plots and clusters/groups.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor progress and provide technical assistance under supervision.
• Participate in beneficiary selection and verification processes for cash assistance targeting nutritionally vulnerable households.
• Assist in organizing and facilitating cash disbursement events (e.g., mobile money, vouchers).
• Collaborate with the nutrition team to ensure cash transfers are linked to improved food access and dietary outcomes.
• Monitor how cash is being used and support post-distribution assessments to measure the impact on household nutrition and food security.
• Conduct awareness campaigns on the objectives of FSL and nutrition-related activities.
• Support behavior change communication on nutrition-sensitive agriculture and the importance of diverse diets.
• Liaise with community leaders, local partners, and government extension services for coordination and acceptance.
• Assist with the collection of baseline, monitoring, and evaluation data for all activities.
• Maintain accurate records of distributions, trainings, and beneficiary participation.
• Report challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations to the FSL Officer or Project Manager.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Nutrition, Rural Development, or a related field.
• At least 1–2 years of relevant field experience in agricultural livelihoods or cash-based programming.
• Basic knowledge of nutrition and its link to food security.
• Experience working with rural or vulnerable communities, especially women and children.
• Strong community mobilization and interpersonal skills.
• Practical understanding of farming systems and/or home gardening.
• Familiarity with mobile data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox) is an advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure and travel to remote areas.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles, accountability, and gender equity.
• Must be a resident of Zamfara State.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages is an advantage.

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.