Food Security and Livelihoods Officer at International Medical Corps

Location: Maiduguri
Candidates: Nationals only

Job Summary

• Reporting to the Nutrition Coordinator, the Food Security Officer will provide leadership and management of all aspects of the food security and livelihoods activities integrated to nutrition projects in Maiduguri.
• S/he will be responsible for the implementation of food assistance programs involving cash/food voucher transfers and ensuring program quality, completion of activities within budget and project period, and identifying new needs for program expansion and improvement.
• S/he will be part of the Nutrition team based in Maiduguri and will contribute to deepening IMC Nutrition and Food Security Programs.

Main Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the management of emergency food security activities into the CMAM program in MMC.
• Support the team to define the implementing methodology, organize trainings, define and implement a realistic work plan, develop monitoring and evaluation tools, adapted to cash and voucher approaches.
• Organize and take an active part in field and rapid assessments, market mapping and analysis, beneficiary’s selection in order to collect information and data needed for the design, monitoring and evaluation of cash-based transfers.
• Analyse the technical performance of ongoing projects and participate in food security assessments, surveys, data collection and analysis and contribute to improving the quality of food security programming.
• Plan and implement food voucher/cash transfer distribution for CMAM beneficiaries and undertake post-distribution monitoring of same.
• Develop tools and systems to facilitate the implementation of food assistance programs.
• In coordination with the Nutrition Coordinator, contribute to the management of the project team through the definition of responsibilities, evaluation of technical capacities and training, capacity building to strengthen cash/voucher transfers programming.
• Liaise with the Nutrition Coordinator, Finance and Logistics to ensure that project budget, equipment and local supply planning as well as the efficient management of financial resources (in line with donor procedures, national law and IMC procedures)
• Ensure regular project reporting in a timely manner and in compliance with donor requirements.
• Supervise volunteers and field staff, and ensure effective and timely coordination of activities with the Food Security actors in Borno state.
• Represent International Medical Corps at the Food Security Cluster meeting and ensure that IMC is active and visible
• Communicate in a timely manner any changes in project implementation arising out of security concerns and liaise with the Security Manager for remedial action.
• Liaise with the Logistics Team to ensure that procurement's are timely initiated, monitored and prioritized by the logistics team;
• Assist the Nutrition Coordinator monitor and ensure spending against plan, and analyse monthly financial reports; ensure that program spending is in line with original plan and burn rate balances with implementation progress; foster linkages with partners including agriculture offices, UNICEF and private sector institutions for effective implementation of the program.
• Provide assistance for the development of new food security opportunities and advise the Nutrition Coordinator on matters pertaining to food security.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Agriculture, Nutrition, Development Studies, or other relevant certifications
• At least three to Five (3-5) years’ experience in humanitarian interventions focusing on food security and nutrition
• An understanding of food security interventions.
• Good command of English and knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Competencies and Attributes:

• Strong analytical skills (qualitative and qualitative)
• Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Good understanding of complex emergencies and crisis contexts
• Flexible and creative
• Strong organizational and logistical skills
• Goal oriented with ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
• Ability and willingness to work and live in challenging conditions
• Must adhere to set security standards
• Ensure a gender perspective in the scope of work
• Be a team player