CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: CARE USA
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 09 Oct 2014

CARE is seeking a talented Food Security and Livelihoods Advisor who is responsible for assessment, design and implementation of the food security component of CARE's emergency response. S/he will need to coordinate with other team members and CARE staff, especially logistics, health and technical sectors, to ensure a rapid, proportionate and effective program. S/he will need to ensure response to immediate food security issues with simultaneous consideration of longer term livelihoods needs and possible scenarios. S/he will take a very active role in technical co-ordination, support and advocacy with other stake holders and technical agencies relevant to the sector.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assessments - provide sectorial leadership and expertise in CARE and inter-agency assessments
• Programme design - define aims and objectives of the overall food security and livelihoods programme
• Response management and implementation - works with Area Program Coordinators to plan programme(s) in a phased and prioritized manner with full consultation and co-ordination with CARE staff and other agencies both governmental and non-governmental
• Information and coordination - Provide regular updates to Program Quality (PQ) Coordinator and other advisors and managers on progress, priorities and constraints – verbally and in writing on an agreed frequency
• Coordinate and/or implement training and briefing of CARE staff and stakeholders on food security and livelihoods issues
• Perform other duties as assigned

Primary Skills:

• 5 years’ experience in the nutrition and/or food security sector applied in emergency response operations
• Proven ability to develop and foster external organizational relationships and applied representation skills
• Experience working in conflict settings / insecure environments
• Strong technical skills in food security, nutrition or related fields

Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences; particularly women, to apply.

The closing date for this posting, if listed, is approximate. Job postings may be removed from CARE's career website at any time.

How to apply:

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&cws...