Food Security
& Livelihoods Manager, Somalia
National Level C2
Base: Nairobi
Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 Year)
Who we are
Between
July and September 2011, some regions including Lower Juba, Middle Juba, Gedo,
Lower Shabelle/Afgooye IDP settlements and the Mogadishu areas, have been
declared as famine affected.
This has
called for a scaled up response such that Oxfam GB Somalia program has since
July 2011 grown remarkably both geographically and thematically.
The
program now supports over 750,000 beneficiaries in South Somalia from 450,000
in in June 2011.
This has
brought to fore the need for support in coordination of the development and
implementation of sustainable livelihoods projects to link relief, early
recovery and long term development activities and strengthening of the disaster
risk reduction activities within the 5 regions.
The role
- The
person will be accountable to the Humanitarian Coordinator, country team
& regional EFSL Advisor for the quality and implementation of the FSL
part of the Drought mitigation and response, understand and build
awareness on the disaster risks that affect the livelihoods of vulnerable
communities within Somalia particularly in South-Central Somalia in
developing appropriate safety nets, and compile/provide country analysis
and updates on evolving food security situation and sharing appropriately
within Oxfam for information management and programming.
- He/she
will be responsible for developing clear exit strategies from the current
scale-up emergency programme ensuring that it links into longer-term
Livelihoods/DRR programming with the team.
- The
person will also be responsible for monitoring of ongoing FSL programmes
and coming up with actionable ways to improve programme delivery and
accountability to beneficiaries
What we are looking for
- To
be successful in this role you will have a university degree in rural
development, livelihoods, agriculture etc.
- You
will bring to this role 5 years technical & practical implementing
experience delivering quality Emergency and longer-term Food Security and
Livelihoods programmes in Horn and East Africa, including extensive work
with pastoral populations;
- strong
cash & market support experience; working with/through partners and
cash remittance companies;
- ability
to conduct quality risk and conflict analysis and integrate it into
programme monitoring and strategy.
- Excellent
communication, facilitation and representation skills as well as computer
literacy, attention to detail and fluency in English language is a
requirement.
- Ability
to work effectively with others in a multicultural team and commitment to
the aims and objectives of Oxfam are essential.
To apply
If you believe you fit the job and person profiles please send your application to somaliajobs@oxfam.org.uk
The closing date for applications is 22nd May, 2012.
