[Job Vacancy] Food Security, Nutrition and Livelihood (FSNL) Manager at Malteser International

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Malteser International is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Food Security, Nutrition and Livelihood (FSNL) Manager – National Position

Location: Maiduguri, Borno with 80% travels to MI field locationsEmployment type: Full-timeStart Date: As Soon As PossibleDuration of contract: 3 months with possibilities of extension

Job Description

The FSNL Manager will sit within the Program team for projects implemented in Borno, Adamawa and Taraba States Nigeria for MI’s livelihoods (vocational trainings, agriculture and women led cooperatives) project.
The post holder will be based in Maiduguri. Under the Country Program Coordinator supervision, the FSNL manager will work with program team and implementing partners operational in Nigeria to ensure program objectives and activities are implemented per defined work plans.
In addition, it is expected that the FSNL manager will ensure that all grants for which s/he is focal point are implemented in a manner that ensures the highest accountability standards and compliance for internal (partners, client/beneficiaries, and MI office.
The Post Holder is responsible for managing the human, material, and financial resources of the project and ensuring smooth coordination internally and externally.
The post holder will be expected to also mentor and/or build the capacity of project staff.

Your Responsibilities

Serve as point person for the project and provide strategic and technical leadership to MI staff and partners for all its components
Responsible for developing a detailed Term of Reference (TOR) for FSL projects
Liaise with other departments including Finance/Administration, Procurement and Human Resource, Safety and Security departments to ensure adequate support for all project activities and maintain files and archives of Food security
Support program documentation, including catchment population, distribution, and reconciliation records
Identify geographical areas of interest to the organization according to humanitarian needs and vulnerable population context
Contribute to the development of concept notes and proposals for MI and partners destined for submission to donors
Develop appropriate targeting criteria and mechanisms to ensure the needs of identified vulnerable groups are met

Your Profile

Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Animal Husbandry, Agronomy and Soil Science, Forestry or any related field as well as 3 years’ practical experience in a similar position with other INGO
Knowledge of MI’s target areas and understanding of the humanitarian crisis in Nigeria is an asset
Knowledge of English and Local Languages (Hausa, Kanuri etc)
Commitment to beneficiary accountability & humanitarian principles and Code of Conduct and a Child Protection Policy
Strong analytical and writing skills for proposal writing, log frame development and donor reporting, strong experience in budget management with good knowledge of Microsoft Office
Experience in capacity building, including managing a team of diverse cultures and supervising, training and coaching staff and partners in FSNL
Experience in remote management and ability and willingness to travel to deep field areas of operation, particularly in Borno, Adamawa and Taraba States

SalarySalary according to qualification and experience, insurance package covered

How to ApplyInterested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply