JOB SUMMARY: The purpose of this role  is to assist in the development, implementation and monitoring food security and Livelihood  projects as directed. 

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Develop project implementation plans for FSL activities including budgeting, Monitoring plan PMP and project reports
•    Implement FSL project activities according to project/program plans and ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist.
•    Prepare and develop status reports as required.
•    Ensure documentation including  filing of project acitivities.
•    Promote and share ideas for technical improvement.
•    Support, mentor and coach junior FSL team members.
•    Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders as directed.
•    Supervise the implementation of all FSL activities as directedReview achievements and constraints and keep supervisor updated.
•    Ensure  projects implementation is in line with IMC technical guidelines, donor regulations and are done on time with quality.
•    Coordinate finance, logistics, HR and administration to ensure appropriate support are available to that ensures smooth running of FSL activities. 
•    Follow up all IMC implementation with  local partners, government department and service providers.
•    Identify training needs of FSL teams, partners and community committees and organize/facilitate training events as needed.
•    Assist in identifying training needs of Junior FSL staffas required
•    Assist with the training of the FSL teams to ensure they have a solid understanding of the project technical design, implementation approaches, IMC & donor’s policies and tools, including M&E tools.
•    Lead on stakeholder sensitization and maintain good working relationship with all stakeholders in the respective geographic areas. 
•    Represent IMC at local externally as required.

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•    BSc in Agriculture or other relevant field with Two years of field experience is or Masters Degree required in Agriculture or other relevant field, 
•    Experience in food security, agriculture, livestock and Cash programming, including experience in early recovery following natural disaster.
•     Experience in assessment, program design and evaluation and technical training and support. 
•    An up-to date understanding of food security, emergency response, early recovery, food security and livelihoods concepts. 
•    Familiarity with design and programming processes of different donors 
•    Proficient analytical skills that demonstrate an understanding of the current concepts, priorities, and issues in program monitoring, data collection and evaluation. 
•    Skills in technical proposal writing, designing and implementing food security programs
•    Ability to exhibit tact, diplomacy, and resourcefulness in dealing with high level officials from donor agencies, international organizations, and other foreign and domestic government officials and partners.  
•    Must have excellent English written and oral communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments within International Medical Corps, donors, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector.
•    Ability to work under tight schedule, in stressful/insecure environment