Food Security Livelihoods Assistant x2

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