Food Security and Livelihoods Program Manager - Garbatulla

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Call for applications
Action Against Hunger (ACF)-USA is part of the ACF-International Network which works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

ACF-USA is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the following position;

FOOD SECURITY AND LIVELIHOODS PROGRAM MANAGER-GARBATULLA
The FSL Program Manager will be responsible for ensuring high-quality execution of the ACF Food Security and Livelihoods programs in Garbatulla and Merti Districts in Isiolo County. These responsibilities include:
  1. Technical Management of FSL Program
  • Coordinate implementation of all project components to achieve results on time and with technical support from the Line Manager,
  • Take lead in monitoring and evaluating project performance in line with validated ACF tools and guidelines

  1. Integrated Programming and Implementation
  • Implement Food Security and Livelihoods activities in an integrated manner and in close collaboration with Nutrition, Water and Sanitation, and Public Health Promotion teams;
  • Provide technical support and feedback in food security surveillance/assessments by contributing to the information collection and analysis through FSL/agro assessments, interviews, observations and discussions with other ACF departments, NGO Personnel, local population and local administration and stakeholders,

  1. Food Security and Livelihoods Program Development
  • Contribute to the development of ACF Food Security and Livelihoods program strategy from emergency to resilience based programming through development of multi-year project concept notes, and other fundraising approaches.

  1. Financial Management and Accountability
  • The Program Manager will be responsible for managing project budgets in compliance with the approved project spending plans and with the relevant donor policies and ACF guidelines and manuals. Develop monthly cash forecasts with support from the field coordinator.
  • He/She will ensure that ACF Standard Operating Procedures for Cash Based Interventions are in place and are implemented effectively by field staff.
  • The program Manager will coordinate establishment of a community feedback/complaint mechanism and facilitate regular meetings with key stakeholders to get feedback and act on any emerging issues with support from the Field Coordinator.

  1. Human Resource Management
  • Take lead in the recruitment and line management of the field based Program Officers and Community Mobilizers,
  • Identify training needs and organize training to build the capacity of staff in achieving their programme related objectives by preparing staff training plans annually;
  • Monitor and review the performances of staff on a quarterly basis, as and according to the HR Policy.
  1. Reporting and Representation
  • Ensure donor reports and monthly management reports are timely submitted in the approved standards and formats;
  • Effectively represent ACF in food security and livelihoods steering group meetings at county level and in technical working groups in close liaison with partner agencies and community based organisations

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Min. BSc degree in agriculture, agro-economics, or other related studies, e.g. development studies, geography, anthropology, etc
  • Experience of min 2 years humanitarian programme implementation with an international NGO
  • Demonstrated experience in managing cash transfer programs. Professional certification will be an added advantage.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Experience in agro-pastoral and pastoral livelihood contexts and programming.
  • Good writing skills.
  • Good management and representation competencies.
  • Familiarity with ACF and acceptance of ACF’s principles.
  • Familiarity with donors and donor procedures helpful.
  • Excellent knowledge of English and Kiswahili required.


Closing Date:   23rd January 2013

APPLICANTS WHO CAN TAKE UP THE POSITIONS IMMEDIATELY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Interested candidates should forward their applications including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, with telephone contacts or email addresses of 3 referees preferably former supervisors to:
EMAIL: recruit.ke@acf-international.org


Please do not send your certificates with the application. Certificates will be requested at the interview stage.

                          

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