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 The primary objective of this position is to ensure the effective implementation of Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) interventions at the field level, in alignment with the overall FSL strategy. The role involves managing and providing guidance to FSL Officers at the state level to ensure timely and results-oriented execution of project activities, in accordance with approved proposals and donor requirements. Key responsibilities include planning, organizing, monitoring, and supervising all FSL project components, while delivering technical support to enhance program quality. The position also plays a critical role in facilitating knowledge sharing, disseminating relevant information, and promoting continuous learning within the team to drive improved outcomes.   

Mission?1: Contribute Analysis and follow up the evolution of the food insecurity, market functionality and access in White Nile especially in the intervention areas of FSL  

The FSL Manager is responsible for: 

• Contribute ongoing context analysis in ACF geographical states especially in White Nile. 

• Participate in collection and analysis of information on access to food security and livelihood as well as coping mechanism defined and adopted by the population. 

• Give information to the technical FSL Coordinator/FSL Technical advisor (HQ) in Sudan on the impact of living conditions on the population. 

• Participate to the analysis of the population movements and situation to ensure an efficient response to needs. 

• Liaise with MEAL team and other actors on the ground to gather information related to FSL indicators and provide recommendations. 

• Participate in the organization of food security assessments, market surveys and evaluations when needed 

• Prepare TOR and provide due support and/or participate in any external/internal assessments within the programs geographic area if needed. 

• Support for designing tools for FSL survey or assessments, facilitate staff orientation on data collection, data compilation, analysis, and report development.  

• Define and suggest innovative e-voucher and cash transfer modalities considering the market dynamics and challenging context evolution. 

 Mission 2: Launch, manage and implementation of Food Security and Livelihoods programs including emergencies response in the specific state 
The FSL Manager is responsible for: 

• Develop the detail implementation Plan (DIP) in a participatory method.  

• Liaise with various stakeholders and partners for implementation of programme activities 

• Ensure timely and efficient implementation of CVA project, agriculture, IGAs, and DRR/M activities under guidance of the FSL Coordinator 

• Planning and implementation of emergency response after any disaster hit 

• Support FSL Coordinator in development of project follow-up and supervision tools and apply the project’s follow-up and supervision tools 

• Supervise the beneficiary’s selection process by the local partner and participate in the selection process and establishment of a beneficiary’s data base system. 

• Identify and inform the FSL Coordinator of any problems or constraints and propose solutions or improvements for the smooth running of the project. 

• Coordinate the filed activities and provide technical support to the local partner’s staff in the field. 

• Liaison with government service providers and facilitate the partnership with the local partner at state level.  

• Translate the documents and dissemination of information to the team and other stakeholders. 

• Document project activities Preparation and dissemination of information enabling visibility on key documents, key people or key institutions 

• Participate in emergency response if any kind of disaster and or crisis occurred    

Mission 3: Build capacity of local partner staffs for smooth implementation of FSL project.  
The FSL Manager is responsible for: 

• Organize orientation program for newly recruited project staffs to familiarize them with project objectives and activities.  

• Conduct training needs assessment of the local implementing partner and Identify strengths and weaknesses of staffs and initiate on job coaching or mentoring for improvement of the local implementing partner during project implementation 

• Assign task to the project staff in guidance of the FSL Coordinator/FSL Technical advisor (HQ) according to their potentials 

• Plan and implement appropriate training curriculum for staffs and facilitate/ execute the training program. 

• Define objectives for each staff member to reach his/her full potential and achieve the objectives of the program  

• Develop Detail implementation Plan (DIP), Project Partner Agreement (PPA) for local partners as when necessary.  

• Participate in the assessment of the local partners regarding programming whenever needed.  

• Development of tools for training follow-up and carry out supportive follow-up and supervision with constructive feedback.  

Mission 4: Develop the beneficiary Targeting criteria and data base of FSL project including CVA  

The FSL Manager is responsible for: 

• Support developing the beneficiary’s selection criteria and facilitate and guide project team as well as Local Partner’s project team.  

• Support developing or modifying the beneficiary targeting guideline and targeting tools   

• Define the number of the beneficiaries in each specific catchment areas of state in collaboration with FSL Coordinator, MEAL team and nutrition department.  

• Organize orientation course for the staff members on beneficiary targeting process. 

• Develop and preserve a disaggregated beneficiary database (number of PLW – number of pregnant and number of lactating mothers, number of children under 5 years) for the project in line with the donor’s guideline. 

• Update the project database in regular and timely manner and keep project management updated about the number of beneficiaries 

Mission 5: Set up monitoring mechanism for the FSL project and regular feedback to management for decision-making. 

The FSL Manager is responsible for: 

• Develop a monitoring framework for various projects in collaboration with MEAL team and under guidance of FSL Coordinator. 

• Develop and set necessary monitoring tools to collect information in line with the FSL pillars and core indicators with guidance of technical support from FSL Coordinator  

• Design a monitoring plan and ensure the regular monitoring based on the plan – for example, PDM, FS surveillance etc.  

• Develop and apply project follow-up and supervision tools and ensure that project activities are in right track to meet performance indicators 

• Develop different monitoring tools (baseline & end line survey, post distribution monitoring (PDM) and assist in organizing and conducting baseline & end line survey. 

• Capacity building of local partners (if there is any) for using of different monitoring tools  

• Establish a system for identifying problems and guide the project staffs to get the problems solved 

• Frequent field visits, interviews with beneficiaries and feedback to the team about quality and effectiveness of the program and diffusion to external stakeholders 

• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the project with regular field monitoring to ensure programme quality.  

• Regular monitoring and follow-up the project’s progress

Mission 6: Take care of and support the logistical, Human resource and financial management aspects to ensure the smooth implementation of the program  

The FSL Manager is responsible for: 

• Ensure the project team follows the logistic procedures, timely order, procurement, technical specification of items and supply plan for the programme.  

• Identify the needs and arrange staff orientation on logistics, HR and finance procedures   

• Determine change in staffing needs and assist staff recruitment and HR process as per established HR policies. 

• Prepare monthly financial projections (treasury forecast) and share the same in good time with the respective authorities/finance department  

• Manage activity budgets, control expenditures and report on the same to the respective authorities.

Mission 7: Support for internal and external coordination and networking 

The FSL Manager is responsible for: 

• Contribute to improving and strengthening of ties amongst different local and international stakeholders and ensure Proper communication between the stakeholders and the local NGO in the field 

• Participate in internal and external coordination meetings with food security clusters, CWGs and other actors at state level (ensure minutes of meetings when necessary) and providing back briefs as needed.  

• Organization of forum meetings facilitating and supporting interaction between different stakeholders 

• Support to coordination, liaison and establish network/linkage with government stakeholders, non-government agencies, line ministries and   other private institutions related to the project working in the areas of specific states. 

• Support to represent the organization in different meetings with authorities and clusters at field level. 

• Maintain good contacts with relevant NGOs and local authorities 

• Ensure the reporting to authorities or external partners the project objectives and achievements when necessary 

Mission 8:  Documentation and ensure timely reporting  

The FSL Manager is responsible for: 

• Report writing on specific topics such as monthly activity progress report (APR) including objectives for the next month, oral or written briefing or reports on specific topics whenever required by FSL Coordinator/FSL Technical advisor (HQ) etc. 

• Periodically prepare internal reports about the progress of the project 

• Draft donor reports (intermediary and final) and other reports (monitoring, capitalisation, case study etc.) whenever required. 

• Participate and contribute to proposal and concept note writing whenever required.

• Academic Background Degree in Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Rural Development, Natural Resource Management, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred
• Previous experience needed: At least 5 professional experiences in managing Food Security and Livelihoods focusing on cash transfer program, agriculture, IGAs and development or humanitarian projects /programs preferably with an international NGO, Work experience in partnership with a local partner would be and asset, Experience in Community based approach and specialization on DRR and emergency response would be an added value.
• Knowledge of agricultural improve technologies, food systems and processing technologies. 
• Knowledge of DRM, resilience adaptation practices and Participatory Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (PVCA) and Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) methods.
• Knowledge of Food Security, livelihood, income generating activities (IGA), cash transfer and emergency response appreciated.
• Knowledge of Cash based interventions; cash transfer modality and financial service providers including the development of protocols and tools. 

Personal requirements:

• Highly developed management and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
•  Team building and training skills (ToT).
•  Ability to work in partnership with local implementing partners, government, and other international/national partners.
•  Has a good knowledge of the context in the region.
• Languages Skills: ENGLISH: Professional in Written and spoken while Arabic: Professional in Written and spoken
• Computer Skills: MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet.
• Access Mobility Strong flexibility is required in terms of mobility and working hours.

COMPULSORY POLICIES AND DOCUMENTS TO KNOW AND ENDORSE:  

• Code of Conduct and Principal Chart 

• Protection against sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) Policy 

• Prevention and management of harassment cases and labour conflicts 

• Child protection policy 

• Gender policy 

• Security Document-Data protection policy 

• Transparency Policy 

• Anti-corruption policy 

• Based in: Kosti –Sudan with required travel to field areas
• Position length: 1 year (renewable based on Evaluation) 
• Annual Leave: 20 days/ year
• Medical insurance.
• Eid Bonus.
• 13th month's salary.
• Emotional care service at the service of the employee and family.

Notes:

• This is a national job for Sudanese only.
• Women are highly encouraged to apply.
• Candidates may be contacted for other suitable positions within Action Against Hunger.
• Due to the high number of applications received, only potential applicants will be contacted.
• The organization is committed to the principles of non-discrimination and diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people.
  In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Action Against Hunger implement a range of procedures and actions to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded and abuse is prevented.