The Livelihood Supervisor, working under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, is responsible for daily technical planning, implementation, supervision, monitoring and reporting of agricultural activities on the field, and good coordination with stakeholders. This position requires an enthusiastic and highly individual motivation who has in-depth knowledge and skills in food security, livelihoods and community engagement in both humanitarian and development contexts.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Program management:

• Assist the project manager in organizing work, developing expenditure and procurement plans for the livelihoods grant and ensuring that they are adapted and implemented by program/department staff support in the regions covered.
• Actively participate in the beneficiary selection process under the direction of the project manager.
• Provide relevant technical advice and collaborate with the project pre-design team to design and conduct community participatory assessments and co-create the project.
• Engage and build strong relationships with community members, analyze collected data to identify livelihood gaps, design priority action plans and training modules on improved food security techniques, inputs, etc. in partnership with the community.
• Develop a clear and adaptable training work plan based on the seasonal calendar, availability of beneficiaries, deadlines and project objectives, etc.
• Ensure the organization and work with the supervision of the community mobilization component of the project in collaboration with MINEPIA, MINADER, the District, field agents and ASCs.
• Support the Project Manager and the supervisor in the design of training to be provided to participants in the food safety program, the preparation and conduct of surveys as defined by the project;
• Work in close collaboration with the various stakeholders (sectoral, local and administrative authorities, traditional and community leaders, humanitarian partners, community) to ensure a better understanding of the project, good mobilization for the conduct of planned activities and the achievement project objectives;
• Develop with all stakeholders mechanisms for the sustainability of all subsistence activities carried out;
• Ensure planning of activities in the coverage area according to monthly and quarterly action plans to ensure the achievement of project objectives.
• Support the sector in conducting coordination meetings, create a WhatsApp platform if it does not yet exist for discussions on issues related to nutrition and livelihoods.
• Ensure that the gender aspect is respected in the implementation of all project activities.
• Ensure that the project coverage area (villages where activities are implemented) has mechanisms for community management of complaints and feedback.
• Document field achievements, innovations, failures and lessons learned in order to integrate them into project activities and inform the project strategy.
• Monitor compliance of field work (trainings, field visits, meetings, etc.) with the requirements of IMC standards, and in accordance with the agreed planned activity.

2. Program implementation and capacity development:

• Identify and strengthen existing support mechanisms and work closely with local counterparts to ensure community buy-in and cultural appropriateness of activities;
• Provide technical advice and support to project staff and other teams in relation to project activities to ensure that program objectives are successfully achieved;
• Identify training needs and develop a training plan in accordance with existing budgets;
• Collaborate with all community programs in intervention areas to strengthen community capacities in the fight against malnutrition;
• Identify partners and points of service and support for people in need of food assistance;
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and final reports with accurate data to send to donors while ensuring the quality of their content and within the stipulated deadlines;
• Demonstrate flexibility to take on additional responsibilities when needed
• Contribute to information sharing and data management systems;
• Work with other implementing partners to ensure rapid implementation of the program in line with global standards.
• Ensure the implementation of field works within the stipulated deadlines, in accordance with the predefined schedule.
• Inform and document anomalies and challenges encountered during the program implementation phase.
• Carry out regular field visits, monitor, document and report work progress to the project manager on a daily and weekly basis.
• Report any potential problems or conflicts and propose solutions during activities.
• Report material usage and possible improvements.

3. Coordination:

• Actively participate in nutrition, health, livelihoods and cash working groups and contribute to inter-agency initiatives, also promoting the IMC as a leading agency in the area of ​​livelihoods and food security;
• Field coordination with local stakeholders on best implementation, including participants and communities benefiting from project activities.
• Coordinate with local authorities and ensure continuous communication with beneficiaries, the health sector and community representatives regarding the implementation of works and in order to ensure smooth progress of activities.
• Support the establishment of relationships between the IMC, the public sector, the health district and other authorities, the municipality and the communities.
• Ensure maximum visibility of the IMC and relevant donors within the UN and NGO community;
• Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organization, in particular through the application of the organization’s code of conduct.

4. Financial management:

• Logistical planning of field activities (purchasing, transport, distribution, etc.) with the supervisor
• Organize all logistics necessary for project activities, including workshops and training with the supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with donor financial regulations with the supervisor;
• Ensure that program activities are on budget and executed on time;
• Comply with CGI and donor requirements and report any funding issues
• Attend Pipeline and PMT calls.

5. Labor relations

• Work with Nutrition Project Manager, Field Coordinator, Site Manager, Finance Manager or Assistant, Logistics Assistant to ensure appropriate support is provided to the team.
• Interface with local delegates, local authorities and relevant agencies to ensure mutual understanding of the nutrition and livelihood program and maximize distribution of resources and allocation of available funds;

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agronomy, food safety, public health or other relevant field of study preferred.
• At least 1 year of field experience including knowledge in food security and livelihoods, vegetable growing and skills development.
• Proven knowledge and experience in developing and implementing community mobilization projects.
• Ability to remain positive and professional under stressful working conditions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization, developing effective working relationships to achieve outstanding outcomes for children.
• Good human resource management experience/skills and proven ability to create an environment that encourages teamwork and motivates a team across different geographies.
• Strong skills in public speaking, building effective partnerships, conducting evidence-based advocacy and facilitating.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, remain flexible in a changing environment and make independent decisions;
• Strong planning, organizing and reporting skills;
• Mastery of Microsoft Word, Excel, data management, Epi Info, Power Point, Outlook, etc.;
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English and French;
• Work hard (with minimal supervision), be self-motivated and demonstrate a high level of integrity;
• Strong commitment to IMC’s core values.

Personal characteristics :

• Perfect personal integrity.
• Attention to detail.
• Dynamic and able to multitask.
• Team spirit and problem-solving ability.

OTHERS:

• Security :

– Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies;

– Consider the safety implications of all program activities, reviewing all new initiatives with other staff, leaders and community volunteers.

• Compliance and ethics:

– Promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics within International Medical Corps. To the extent applicable to the position, the candidate must fully understand and adhere to International Medical Corps and donor compliance and ethics standards.

– Performs work with the highest level of integrity.

– Communicate these standards to staff, where applicable, and partners and require them to adhere to these values.