Food Security and Livelihood(FSL) Officer at Action Against Hunger Tanzania

The role will be responsible for
designing, planning, implementing (technical oversights), monitoring and
reporting of the FSL Program activities across Action Against Hunger
operational area.

The FSL Officer will work closely with the
District Councils, the department of Agriculture, Community Development
and other stakeholders in the implementation of various FSL
interventions geared towards improving access to nutritious food in
target projects communities. This will be through group training on
Good Agriculture Practices (GAP), Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA),
livestock management, financial skills, group dynamics among others and
emergency intervention where required. The holder of the position will
also ensure linkage, synergies and complementarity with other sectoral
interventions, i.e. Nutrition, WASH as well as proper coordination,
consultation and information sharing with partners.

The
incumbent will also work closely with several line ministries
(Agriculture, Health, and Water) and Agriculture Partners in the target
project areas to continually improve the access to nutritious food and
enhance household income through an array of programs.

Purpose:
To
support the implementation of FSL project activities that are geared
towards addressing malnutrition among vulnerable populations (women of
reproductive age, adolescent and children) through a multi-sector
integrated approach and represent Action Against Hunger in all FSL
coordination forums at the region and district level.

Engagement:
Work
with technical program and support teams to ensure project activities
are implemented according to the plans, budget and specifications.

Work
in collaboration with the communities, local leaders, school
managements, care groups, elders and local authorities and community
representatives at all stages of project implementation and represent
Action Against Hunger towards partners at district level. When
applicable: NGOs, local authorities, UN bodies and community
representatives to ensure successful implementation of project
activities without duplication and resource wastage.

Participate in coordination meetings at the region and district level
Coordinates
with the other Livelihood organizations among them Community Based
Organizations (CBOs) local and International NGOs, UN organizations,
other partners.
Collaborate with other departments to contribute to the development of the technical and FSL strategy when required.

Delivery:

Essential job functions.
Project planning, design and implementation – 30%

· In coordination with the program teams participate in the FSL project design, development and implementation.
·
Participate in the FSL interventions planning, organizing and
implementation of surveys, assessments and research studies including
post distribution monitoring
· Establish a positive and
cohesive working relationship with the community and direct
beneficiaries of the project and strive to listen particularly women and
youth beneficiaries’ inputs
· Oversee the beneficiary selection process to participate in farming according to the agreed criteria.
· Support the government officials to clearly understand the objectives, requirements and provisions of the projects
· In liaison with the Program team and District Council develop a project proposal to address District specific gaps
·
Train farmers on agri-enterprise establishment to increase
crop/vegetable and fruits production and animal production and uptake of
agro-ecology principles.
· Capacity building of farmers on
the value chain management and value addition with focus on food
handling, preservation, processing and avoiding post-harvest wastage.
Implementation of climate smart agriculture/conservation agriculture as
means of contributing to mitigation of the impacts of climate change by
promoting climate friendly initiatives such as tree planting and soil
management.
· Ensure participation of the beneficiaries
especially women, youths, people living with disabilities among other
vulnerable groups in the decision-making process through management
committees, appointed leaders, regular information sessions and
administrative structures.
· Create linkages with FSL groups
(women, youths and community) to financial institutions, farmers’
associations, cooperatives, social services and private partnerships
etc.
· Work closely with other sectors among them nutrition and
WASH sectors at the government and program staff to ensure integrated
approach in programming.
· Establish a positive and cohesive working relationship with the community and direct beneficiaries of the project
·
Ensure rigorous community, government officers and leader’s
participation in project development, startups, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation.
· In collaboration with the Program Manager and other team, contribute to defining technical strategy when required.

·
Participate in the planning, organizing and implementation of
surveys, assessments and research studies including post distribution
monitoring
· Regular monitoring and evaluation of Food Security
and Livelihoods projects performance and provide timely inputs,
feedback and impact of the Action Against Hunger Food Security and
Livelihoods interventions on the communities
· Support
monitoring food security activities in the and conduct market analysis
for market-based programming and cash-based interventions, highlighting
the challenges and risks and report to the management
· Ensure
that all beneficiaries and assessment data are safely kept within the
organization database and accessible to the relevant team.
·
Participate in conducting needs assessment at community level, household
food security assessment for agriculture and food security
interventions
· Conduct the capacity assessment of smallholder
farmers for agricultural interventions and facilitate private sector
engagement, mentoring and coaching farmers at the household level.
·
Supporting in conducting FSL project baseline assessments, mid
project assessments, context assessments, surveys end-line and follow-up
assessments
· Lead in FSL emergency assessment response and coordination

·
With close collaboration with MEAL officer, ensure all reports
are compiled and shared within the specified time and Action Against
Hunger and Donor guidelines. Among the reports, Monthly (statistical and
narrative), Quarterly, semiannual and annual reports.
· Work
with MEAL officer and Communication Officer in documenting success
stories, best practices and lesson learning reports on a monthly basis
·
Participate in sharing information with other team members and
government on activity results and feedback from the field and partners.

· Ensure all project sites, equipment and tools are well branded according to Action Against Hunger and donor guidelines.
·
Maintain full qualitative and quantitative records and reports of
activities, disaggregated by age, gender and people living with
disability.
· Prepare progress reports, quarterly donor
reports, proposals, Program reports project procurement plan and
contributes to survey reports.
· Collect and disseminate the outputs and drawbacks gained on a regular basis.
· Work with the communication team and other program staff to take good photos and videos for documentation.

4. Information exchange and cooperation with all Action Against Hunger interventions and external stakeholders – 10%
· Collaborate with all other Action Against Hunger departments and sectors to ensure the projects are integrated.
·
Collaboration with other Partners, MOA, INGOs, NGOs, CBOs and the
UN working in this area to ensure the smooth running of projects.
· Work in collaboration with the communities and local leaders at all stages of project implementation.
5. Finance, Logistics – 15%
· Prepare cash forecast in liaison with the other program staff in line with the work plans.
· Ensure the expenditure is as stipulated in the budget lines and strict adherence to the budget limits.
· Propose anticipated budget realignment in line with communities’ realities.
·
In liaison with the Program Manager monitor budget spending in
line with the spending plan; ensure diligence in grants utilization
including timely spending and value for money.
· Any other roles as assigned by the supervisor

6. Visibility and branding – 5%
· In liaison with the Program Manager and Logistic department, ensure projects are well branded
III. Supervisory Responsibilities
· FSL Project Officer position has no reporting line to manage

IV. Fiscal Responsibility
· Prepare cash forecast in liaison with the other Project Officer in line with the work plans
· Ensure the expenditure is as stipulated in the budget lines and strict adherence to the budget limits
· Propose anticipated budget realignment in discussion with program team
·
In liaison with the Program Manager, monitor budget spending in
line with spending plan; ensure diligence in grants utilization
including timely spending and value for money.
· Support the Program Manager in monthly budget reviews and suggesting amendments to the finance team

V. Physical Demands
·
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required
to sit for long periods and to concentrate on work, including typing,
and turn out heavy volumes of work accurately, within short time frames
under stressful situations in the context of a moderately noisy office
with many interruptions. Must be able to proofread own work accurately
so that only minor corrections are needed on an infrequent basis.
· The job also demands long travel to remote areas of the work area, with poor terrain and scorching sun and heat.
·
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

VI. Working Conditions, Travel and Environment
·
The duties of the job require regular job attendance for five
days per week with eight hours per day however, due to nature of
programs, may be required to work longer hours and over the weekends.
·
Must be able to travel as required for standard domestic based on
the office needs. While visiting the field, the employee may be exposed
to precarious settings under high security risks and/or very basic
living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well as infectious
diseases.

VII. Gender Equality Commitments & Zero Tolerance to Abuse

· Foster an environment that reinforces values of women and men, and equal access to information.
· Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance.
·
Promote a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all
stakeholders, particularly for children, beneficiaries, and members of
staff.
· Help to prevent any type of abuse including workplace harassment and sexual abuse and exploitation.
·
Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls)
regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion, race,
color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status.
· Value and respect in all cultures.

Requirements
Required Qualifications and Professional Experience
·
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture General, Agronomy, Crop
Production & Management, Crop Science, Agriculture Engineering,
Agriculture Education and Extension.
· Experience from national government and INGO sectors is an advantage.
· Knowledge of main donor requirements including GAC, USAID, EU, Private donors etc.

Required Skills & Competencies

· At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position.
· Previous experience of working with local government structures
· Computer skills with excellence in Microsoft Excel and Word
· Good level of spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
· Demonstrate capacity in constructively engaging local authorities and local partners.
· Ability to work under minimal supervision and have impact on input on program indicators
· Excellent organization, coordination, report writing skills
· Organization, initiative, punctuality and courtesy