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Livelihood and Food Security Assistant at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Aweil, South Sudan

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Livelihood and Food Security Assistant at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Aweil, South Sudan

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Full time Job

Date Posted: January 9, 2024

Application deadline:

Expired on: January 16, 2024 12:00am

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Job description

These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus, and type of program intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly.

  • Conduct grass root beneficiaries’ mobilization and registration in the project sites
  • Conduct Input distribution to registered beneficiaries of demonstration vegetable seeds, tools, and fishing kits)
  • Support in the establishment of demonstration plots for training on good agronomic practices
  • Participate in developing farmers’ training programs based on farmer fields school approach/demonstration gardens.
  • Facilitate the formation and strengthening of smallholder agriculture producers in groups and train them on improved agriculture production.
  • Provide support to youths and establish and support the management of temporary tree nurseries.
  • Train nursery caretakers on tree seedling production and management
  • Facilitate and gather information on market systems, market analysis, and mapping in the state.
  • Facilitate implementation of cash transfer/grants component within the food security and livelihoods program
  • Be aware of conflict and interest mitigation measures within cash transfer programming.
  • Facilitate and strengthen income-generating activities (IGA) of target groups.
  • Contribute to the preparation of training content and materials.
  • Take the lead in beneficiaries’ training on the various training topics under implementation.
  • Conduct field data collection for baseline survey and evaluation, Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM), Pre- and Post-harvest assessment
  • Any other duties identified by the supervisor.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Educational background in Agriculture and rural development.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in Livelihood & Food Security project implementation, or related field.
  • Experience in community mobilization and extension services
  • proven communication, interpersonal, representation, and negotiation skills.
  • Previous experience with international NGOs is an advantage.
  • All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: dedicated, innovative, inclusive, and accountable.
  • Fluency in spoken/written English.
  • Fluency in Arabic and Dinka.
  • Good computer skills.
  • Valid driving motorcycle license and national identity document are a requirement. Application Procedure:
  • Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
  • Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
  • Must have a Diploma/Degree in Agriculture, Rural Development, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of the LFS context in South Sudan and the specific program area
  • Knowledge of local Arabic is an advantage.
  • Experience with ongoing program implementation.

Application deadline:

Expired on: January 16, 2024

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