Livelihood and Food Security Team Leader Mozambique Pemba

The purpose of the team leader position is day to day implementation of the activities relating to livelihoods and food security in the assigned area(s) that contribute to the overall country and programme strategy. 

Generic responsibilities 

Under the leadership of the Area Manager and guidance from the LFS Specialist, the Livelihoods and Food Security Team Leader, will ensure the support and implementation of all LFS programs in Mozambique, especially activities focusing on food security, nutrition-sensitive sensitive programming, sustainable agriculture and production, sustainable value chains, Economic System and Market Systems, economic inclusion, as well as activities within LFS that implement Cash & Voucher Assistance (CVA). The following is a brief description of the role. 

1. Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines. 
2. Implement delegated LFS project portfolio according to plan of action. 
3. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management. 
4. Ensure proper filing of documents. 
5. Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need and explore and asses new and better ways to assist. 
6. Support all LFS team members as per the project activities. 
7. Ensure the development and implementation of high-quality programme activities. 
8. Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in activities. 

   Specific responsibilities  

   1. Conduct technical assessments, and participate when required in focus group discussions, community meetings, and other community mobilization activities.  
   2. Organised and support distribution of LFS related in-puts, including seeds and tools, NFIs, cash or vouchers.  
   3. Ensure that the projects are directed to the target population defined in LFS strategy. 
   4. Participate in the work plan design and execution according to the LFS activities strategy. 
   5. Ensure that information on reconciliation of deliveries of any inputs (in-kind, CVA) is transparent, up to date and complete in accordance with NRC guidelines and donor requirements.  
   6. Support the Area Office with training processes for beneficiaries and other team members. 
   7. Participate in field level coordination activities with community stakeholders in areas of project implementation as directed by the Area Manger and LFS Specialist. 
   8. Regularly report project progress, difficulties, lessons learned to LFS Specialist and Area Manager. 
   9. Facilitate data for the proper flow of information required by the LFS team. 
   10. Facilitate coordination of activities with logistics and finance teams. 
   11. Contribute, in conjunction with the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, to the provision of feedback, technical improvements, best practices and lessons learnt. 
   12. Always work with a gender and protection lens and ensure that environmental and nutritional sensitivity are incorporated into all LFS plans and activities.  

       Generic professional competencies:  

   13. Experience (minimum 3 years) from working as a Project Officer or equivalent in a humanitarian/recovery context. 
9. Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts. 

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: