Niger: Food Security and Livelihoods Advisor - Niger

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Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Contract length: 02 Years

The role

• Provide strategic technical support to SCI program in Niger and technical support to the operational staff in the field ;
• Support the quality, design, delivery and representation of SCI FSL programming in Niger ;
• Initiate, lead, advise, support and optimize the contribution to SCI programs in Niger and to the International Global Initiatives on FSL;
• Responsible for the development and the quality of interventions, reporting and proposal writing in the thematic area of FSL.
• Coordinate with NGOs Alliance and WFP to influence the effective implementation of social protection for the poorest in Niger

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Postgraduate qualification in discipline related to agricultural economics, development economics, agriculture, food security or other relevant discipline or commensurate work experience in lieu of postgraduate qualification;

• Significant international experience (at least 5 years) in food security and livelihoods programming in at least one country of the Sahel (ideally in Niger) with specific experience and/or advanced understanding of at least three of the following

  1 social protection systems for vulnerable populations especially pastoral and agro-pastoral populations 2 experience of running and monitoring cash transfer programmes 3 designing and implementing market assessments and analysis of data collected 4 relevant training and expertise in using Household Economy Analysis;

• Strong commitment to capacity building of national staff and partners with willingness to adopt a participatory and consultative management approach;

• Significant international experience in relief and rehabilitation programmes in developing countries, with a focus on food security and livelihoods

• Develop market based programming promoting a better nutrition for children and livelihoods development in an integrated approach;

• Strong report writing skills, including experience in writing proposals and donor reports. For this excellent analytical skills and computer literacy is required;

• Extensive experience in data management and analysis, including data collection tools design, database design and management and data quality checks;

• Sound and mature understanding of rights-based approaches to development and participatory concepts and practical experience in similar context;

• Experience in establishing and working in partnership with civil society actors, government and international organisations;

• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties. Tact and diplomacy are essential;

• Ability to communicate and maintain tactful relations with relevant local authorities in politically sensitive environments;

• Ability to work closely in a team, be patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and work in an environment that is often stressful and potentially volatile;

• Experience of working in insecure/conflict situations and security management;

• Willingness to travel regularly and in difficult circumstances;

• Sensitive to issues affecting children and committed to SCI Safeguarding Policy;

• Fluent in spoken and written French and English.

  Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of SPHERE Standard and other principles of humanitarian work;

• Experience in promoting children's participation in programme design, implementation and evaluation;

• Good understanding of poverty reduction strategy framework and related processes;

• High knowledge of database management tools and data analysis tools (VBA programming, MySQL, Access, Advanced Excel functions);

• Knowledge and experience in Child Rights Based Programming approach;

• Working experience in planning and response to large-scale food insecurity situations.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

Please apply in English or French using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'Fsy.62527.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'