Role and responsibilities
The purpose of the LFS Technical Assistant position is to provide technical support in a specialist area of work.ย
Generic responsibilities
Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines. Assist a range of support with the implementation of the LFS portfolio according to plan of action. Implements independently procedures and activities within own function or core competency as delegated. Responsible for organizing and delivery of tasks in line with priorities and standards. Develop and maintain knowledge of the specialist area of work in which technical assistance and support is being provided, to be most effective in supporting the team. Use initiative in day-to-day problem solving in line with agreed procedures, priorities, and standards for the area of work. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management. Ensure proper filing of documents according to NRC policy. Promote and share ideas for improvement in your area of expertiseSpecific responsibilitiesย
Involve and inform the communities and community leaders about the activities.ย Prepare weekly activity plans and submit weekly updates on achievement. Work for the procurement, development, and distribution of materials and equipment are timely and according to the procedure.ย Assist with training of the incentive workers and closely support and monitor their works. ย To plan and monitor the project activities in collaboration with the teams such as field assessments, market price monitoring, cash transfer, distribution of LFS inputs (agricultural seeds, tools, IGA materials) Prepare the required documentation of the project according to the operational plan and M&E plan. To conduct regular meetings with beneficiaries, community management committees, local authorities, and partners on the distribution arrangement food production, IGA development, and other relevant issues.ย To contribute to the implementation of the project activities at the local level, in close collaboration with the communities, partners, and local authorities.ย To work closely with different organizations (IPs and government sectors, etc.).ย Contribute to the introduction of new technology, methods, and approaches to improve the quality of the activities. To assist the LFS project team in the identification of new projects and new areas of intervention.ยCompetencies
Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:
1. Professional competenciesย
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.ย
Generic professional competencies:ย
Minimum 2 yearsโ experience from working with livelihood or food security as a Technical Assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context. Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts. Documented results related to the positionโs responsibilities. Good knowledge of English, both written and verbal B.Sc./BA degree in agriculture, or other related fieldsContext/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:ย
Good knowledge of the area and context in Benishangul Gumuz Region Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in local languages.ย Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Good cultural awareness and sensitivity Some experience working on community mobilization activities in a humanitarian/recovery context. Fluency inย local languages is a requirement.2. Behavioral competencies
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job.ย
Handling insecure environment Planning and delivering results Empowering and building trust Communicating with impact and respect The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Geneva leads NRCโs representation with the IASC and UN agencies, and coordinates donor engagement with the UN and Swiss donors. NRC strives to assist and protect vulnerable and displaced people during crises, especially in situations of conflict. Established in 1946, NRC is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit, non-governmental organisation working in around 31 countries with approximately 14โ000 staff. NRC employs a rights based approach, challenging those with responsibility to uphold the rights of displaced people set out within national and International Laws. NRC endeavorsย to secure the acceptance of local stakeholders for activities and is committed to the principles of humanity, neutrality, independence and impartiality.
NRC seeks to engage with all relevant actors in order to promote the full respect for the rights of displaced and vulnerable people; secure and maintain access for humanitarian operations and promote the achievement of durable solutions. NRC Geneva, with the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (IDMC), are NRCโs primary presence in Geneva.