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Objective 1: Strengthen Emergency Operations and Early Recovery Efforts in Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) in the Gaza Base 

• FSL Strategy and Action Plan Development: Ensure ongoing review and adjustment of the FSL strategy to adapt to evolving emergency conditions and effectively meet the needs of affected populations.  

• Review and prepare an action plan for the FSL emergency response strategy. Collaborate closely with the FSL team, the Head of Base, FSL Co. and the DCD to ensure the plan effectively addresses immediate needs and supports early recovery efforts. 

• Challenge Identification and Data Analysis: Identify challenges in the livelihood and food security sector specific to emergency situations. Participate in the collection and analysis of real-time data related to FSL in the Gaza Strip, coordinating with the MEAL department and relevant clusters to inform rapid response actions. 

• Exploration of New Interventions: Explore and identify potential emergency and early recovery intervention areas that align with AAH’s mandate and community needs. This contributes to the swift development and adaptation of AAH programs in Gaza. 

• Assessment and Coordination: Analyze the relevance and potential impact of emergency FSL activities in the Gaza Strip. Ensure active participation in relevant coordination forums (e.g., FSS, CWG) to align efforts and share critical information. 

• Needs Identification: Conduct regular visits, literature reviews, and design and implement emergency needs assessments to identify the most vulnerable populations' immediate needs. 

• Response Proposals: Propose cost-effective and high-impact emergency responses to identified needs, focusing on rapid relief and early recovery. 

Objective 2: Project implementation & quality, follow-up and monitoring:  

• Organize and supervise the effective implementation of Action Against Hunger Food Security and Livelihoods project activities, in close coordination with MEAL, administration, logistics, finance and HR departments. 

• Define program implementation modalities and methodologies (including, but not limited to technical specifications, identification and registration of beneficiaries, distribution and sensitization) based on existing approaches and SoPs. 

• Analyze the appropriateness, adequacy and potential impact of all interventions based on known contexts and needs. 

• Draft and revise as necessary internal and external reports. Report activities achievements both internally (to supervisory staff and team members) and externally (donors). 

• Follow up of projects indicators and monthly achievement. Analysis and share during monthly program meeting the progresses, challenges and barriers and propose solution 

• Follow up of project budgets and expenditure with FSL head of projects to ensure the effective and appropriate utilization of funds for each project within specified timeframes and donor regulations. 

• Follow up of project logistical planning and procurement with FSL head of projects to ensure adequate forward planning and adherence to Action Against Hunger and donor timeframes, rules and regulations. 

• Identify program constraints and problems during implementation, propose solutions and implement after validation if necessary.  

• Participate in the development of an adequate MEAL plans linked with the relevant project indicators in coordination with the MEAL department in Gaza; formalize the results in a report to be shared with supervisory staff. 

• Report on protection issues observed in the course of implementation of AAH projects in Gaza.  

• Capitalize knowledge within the team by holding regular department meetings, and within the mission 

Objective 3: Food Security and Livelihoods team management  

• Direct line management of Head of Projects. 

• Ensure good communication with team members and coach team staff for positive growth and development. 

• Ensure a smooth and effective communication with all FSL department team members, creative a positive working environment and encouraging collaboration within the team. 

• Plan and follow up the recruitment of new members of the Gaza FSL team. 

• Participate in the revision of the HR FSL team structure. 

• Follow up the staff allocation in collaboration with finance and HR department. 

• Plan and coordinate team members’ activities through weekly and monthly work schedules. 

• Identify the FSL team members training needs and follow up with HR. 

• Evaluate each team member’s performance following Action Against Hunger appraisal procedures, including the set up of objectives for newly arrived team members, in collaboration with the Admin/HR Department and Head of Base.   

Objective 4: External representation  

• Represent the FSL program at conferences, meetings, and public events, sharing updates, successes, and educational insights to enhance the program’s reputation. 

• Provide timely and detailed reports to the manager on the outcomes and key takeaways from external meetings and engagements. 

• Contribute to the planning and execution of donor visits, ensuring that program goals and achievements are effectively showcased to stakeholders and potential supporters. 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners to foster ongoing collaboration and support for the FSL program.