Food Security and Livelihood Program Manager

  • Entry-level, Short-term contract assignment
  • Posted on 26 July 2022

Job Description

  • General objectives

The FSL program manager is responsible for implementing and achieving the objectives defined in the operation proposals. He/she is responsible for overseeing operational teams assigned to the program, and guarantees the good performance and the quality of the program(s) FSL implemented, and, where appropriate, proposes adjustments or developments to ensure relevance

  • Specific stakes and challenges
  • Recruitment of the FSL team
  • Roving between 2 bases
  • Build knowledge of SI Mozambique mission in terms of FSL context
  • Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

With support of the Deputy Field coordinator in Mueda and the Field Coordinator in Palma, the Program manager finalizes the recruitment of the FSL teams, training and capacity building.

Launch the BHA and CDCS projects and work closely with the consultants doing the agriculture and fishery sector assessment in Palma. Carry out the agriculture sector study at Mueda level.

Map and liaise with the technical authorities in charge of the agriculture sectors (fishery and farming).

Guarantee quality and monitoring of all activities and program implementation according humanitarian and SI standards.

Set up and follow up project management tools.

  • Management

The FSL program manager will directly manage a team of national staff; the size of the team will be of 9 people split between Palma and Mueda bases.

VOTRE PROFIL
  • Education: Master degree in relevant subject
  • Experience:

At least two years of experience as FSL program manager in humanitarian environments or similar position

Substantial experience in a management position in an overseas NGO environment, ideally in both emergency and developmental contexts;

Previous experiences in FSL programming and conducting sector analysis

Experience in capacity buildings of teams;

Skills in humanitarian analysis and external representation

Experience of budget management

Experience in Mozambique is an asset

  • Technical skills and knowledge:

Knowledge about project cycle management and monitoring tools

Knowledge about agrarian systems and fishery

An ability to analyze information quickly and accurately

Good problem solving skills in day to day and crisis situations

A flexible approach to managing and prioritizing a high workload and multiple tasks with tight deadlines

Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office, Excel

Extensive report writing skills in English

Languages: Portuguese or Spanish and English are mandatory.

Other desirable qualities: leadership and management / coordination with partners / planning and prioritization / flexibility / capacity to work under stress / solution making oriented / Team player

Note: This position is open until filled.

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