Food Security and Livelihoods Assistant

ROLE PURPOSE:
The FSL Assistant is a primary level field based position under the direct supervision of FSL Officer. The FSL Assistant will be responsible for community sensitization, mobilization, formation of community committees and facilitation in implementation of livelihoods activities with target community. livelihoods assistants will also work closely with community mobilizers and case workers.

SCOPE OF ROLE:
Direct Reports to: FSL Officer
Staff reporting to this post: None
Other Internal Contacts: Community mobilizers and case workers

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
* Community engagement including sensitization, mobilization, formation of community committees and identification of beneficiaries through community commitees in accordance with program guidelines and SCI’s standards. Work with community committees for local buy-in to ensure program is well understood and owned by the target communities.
* Support FSL Officer to carry out transparent beneficiary selection as per criteria in close coordination with other team members, local authorities, communities and humanitarian agencies working in the area.
* Support FSL officer in organizing the activities of FSL program including target area selection, beneficiary selection, inputs distribution, stock management, documentation, reporting etc.
* Support FSL officer in organizing training to FSL beneficiaries.
* Keep record of all required documents related to FSL program, beneficiary selection, distribution and post distribution monitoring.
* Participate and actively contribute to any FSL assessments in the area
* Support FSL Officer to update beneficiary tracking sheet/ database after each distribution carried out.
* Coordinate closely with Child Protection community mobilization and case worker team for bilateral referral of beneficiaries.

General:
* Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
* Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:
* Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
Ambition:
* Sets ambitious and challenging goals for himself and team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
Collaboration:
* Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues and external partners and stake holders
* Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally.
Creativity:
* Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
Integrity:
* Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence
* displays consistent excellent judgement

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential
* Bachlors degree in economics, management sciences or agriculture related fields.
* At least one years proven experience of livelihoods program implementation or community engagement.
* Proven abilities to work with refugees, IDPs and host communities.
* Fluency in Arabic and Kurdish; English a plus
* Good understanding of community engagement and social cohesion.
* Good understanding of humanitarian principles and don no harm.
* Understanding and commitment to Save the Children aims, values, and principles
Desirable
* Works well in and promotes teamwork, strong community outreach skills, detail oriented, honest, flexible and able to handle pressure well.
* Strong sense of integrity

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.