Action Against Hunger 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.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: FSL Sector Manager-Social Protection
Location: Damaturu, Yobe
Job Summary
- The position is based in Damaturu, Yobe State and reports directly the Multi Sectoral Program Manager.
- The Sector Manager is required to work closely with the Project Manager to fufil the project objectives, drive the overall organizational strategy and provide support to the implementation of Action Against Hunger programs at the base level.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Develop detailed planning and implementation strategies for cash based transfer social protection interventions in collaboration with other members of the project team.
- Follow Action Against Hunger technical guidelines, systems ensuring program quality and adherence to project objectives.
- Facilitate social protection program development and management.
- Support communications and advocacy efforts for effective social protection and safety net project.
- Foster coordination and integration of social protection with other sectors.
- Design and develop context specific and innovative social behavioral change key messages aimed at improving the capacity and livelihoods of beneficiaries.
- Conduct relevant training to build the capacity of LGA staff on cash based transfer programming, food production, food storage and investments at small scale level.
- Manage the performance and contribution to the professional development of team members.
- Support the strategy of identification and documentation of lessons learnt.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
- Degree in a relevant field with minimum of 3 years relevant experience within the field of social protection.
- A sound understanding of the political, economic, social and cultural environments impacting social protection and livelihoods including a clear understanding government policies and institutional frameworks.
- Ability to influence and communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences at local and state level. Good networking skills is desirable.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with community members, leaders, partner agencies and key contacts in the government.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Excellent management skills and experience of working with government authorities
- ProficienT in the analysis, management and synthesis of reports, research skills and experience in managing research also desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, adaptability and ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Fluency in Hausa and Kanuri is desirable.
Application Closing Date
12th September, 2018.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note
- Advert may close before the due date once we receive application from qualified candidates.
- Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.