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Action Against Hunger is an international non-governmental organization working in more than 40 countries in the
fields of nutrition, food security and livelihoods, water sanitation and hygiene, and care practices. ACF is looking for its
program in Jordan for Food Security and Livelihoods Programme Manager
Work place: Azraq, JORDAN and surrounding area; with movement to other Action Against Hunger sites
Specific Objectives: To lead and oversee the quality, relevant, results-based implementation of FSL programming in
Azraq town for Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanian households in conformity with Action Against Hunger
strategies, international standards, and national policies
Main Objectives
Mission 1: Contribute to deliberations on strategy and the positioning of the FSL Department
- Actively partake in ongoing, systematic, and thorough analysis of the humanitarian and development
situation with respect to FSL and of the context of intervention;
- Disseminate internally information gathered and its analysis to the Field Coordinator, FSL HoD, and other
staff as relevant
- Take part in the determination and realisation of FSL stand-alone and integrated strategy in Azraq, and
contribute to programme strategy development at national level
- Set up projects in a manner consistent with the Action Against Hunger Charter, international strategic
framework, policies and guidelines of FSL and other AAH sectors of expertise, national strategic and other
legal texts produced by ministers responsible for the FSL sector, and key international documents in the
sector (SPHERE Standards, Core Humanitarian Standard, etc.)
- Ensure that the Azraq FSL team has a clear understanding of the aforementioned frameworks, guidelines,
policies, and related documents
- Participate, as and when necessary, in the development of the FSL section of operational plans (emergency
response, gender mainstreaming, etc.) for Azraq
- Promote integration of FSL concepts, approaches, interventions, or priorities with other Action Against
Hunger sectors, in collaboration with the FSL HoD and Field Coordinator
- Research, promote, advance, and raise awareness around cross-cutting issues that affect FSL initiatives (HIV
/ AIDS, gender, environment, diversity and inclusion, etc.)
Mission 2: Identify needs and contribute to project design and development processes
- Identify humanitarian needs in the field of FSL and in Azraq, including the submission of reports pertaining to
such matters
- Initiate and foster the meaningful participation of target populations and local actors in the identification of
needs and approaches for responding to them
- Participate in defining FSL stand-alone and integrated projects
- Contribute to the drafting of the contextual and FSL-related sections of project proposals
Mission 3: Set up, implement, and report on FSL projects
- Set up the FSL programme in Azraq, taking into account the logical framework of the project(s), the budget,
and the logistical and administrative procedures of Action Against Hunger and the related donor(s)
- Establish and maintain the quality of the projects established in conformity with the technical and project
management standards of Action Against Hunger
- Become familiar with all dimensions of the FSL project(s) in Azraq: the issues involved, mainstreaming plans,
the logical framework and indicators; retain printed copies of all contractual programmatic documents as per
donor regulations and Action Against Hunger good practices; share all such information with team in Azraq to
ensure inter-departmental understanding of and participation in project implementation
- Identify the technical constraints associated with project implementation; propose innovative technical
solutions in response to such constraints
- Implement technical recommendations concerning FSL project(s) in Azraq as made by the FSL HoD, Technical
Advisor at Headquarters, Experts, Evaluators, or other colleagues
- Supervise project implementation by means of internal Activity Progress Report (APR) monitoring tools,
external donor reports, regular presence in the field, maintenance of an implementation timeline, and
monthly review of the budget
- Maintain the profile of Action Against Hunger at all project sites while respecting donor visibility rules and
commitments
- Work proactively to meet deadlines on FSL commitments, both internal and external, relating to project(s) in
Azraq or country-wide FSL initiatives
- Identify and implement safety measures for both the FSL team and the wider population (at building sites,
community-based sites, etc.)
- Lead by example as an active contributor to advancing Action Against Hunger’s gender mainstreaming efforts
and gender equitable approach through the implementation of approved projects in Azraq
Mission 4: Contribute to the quality, accountability, and impact measurement process for FSL stand-alone and
integrated programming in Azraq
- Promote and take part in the evaluation of the impact of FSL projects through a process proportionate to the
scope of work (learning review, internal evaluation, external evaluation, impact evaluation, etc.)
- Promote and contribute to learning and improvement of quality (joint visits, research initiatives, lessons learnt
exercises and reporting, etc.)
- Implement feedback and complaints procedures for ethics and transparency, particularly with the intent of
ensuring participation of and organisational responsiveness to beneficiary populations
- Ensure that baseline and end-line data is collected using methodologies relevant to project activities
Mission 5: Participate in the coordination, representation, and partnerships of Action Against Hunger
- Coordinate activities with other sectors and departments of Action Against Hunger in order to ensure
rational and responsible use of resources and optimum integration
- Participate in visits by donors whenever requested by the Country Director, Deputy Country Director ofProgrammes, and / or the Field Coordinator
- Represent Action Against Hunger and ensure coordination with partners, authorities, United Nations
agencies and civil society actors in Azraq, in collaboration with the Field Coordinator
- Contribute to the process of selecting partners and service providers, formalising partnerships and service
agreements, and enhancing their capabilities (cooperatives, community-based organisations, local NGOs,
international NGOs, national authorities, private agencies, etc.)
- Reinforce the FSL-related capabilities of partners
Mission 6: Supervise and manage the team
- Initiate and lead as recruiting manager the staffing of the FSL team in Azraq
- Manage the Azraq FSL team: provide leadership, monitoring, motivation; establish, follow, and encourage
adherence to best practices in performance management
- Lead the development of team members to empower them with the skills necessary to demonstrate
ownership of their role and associated responsibilities
Mission 7: Contribute to cultivating institutional knowledge, capturing lessons learned, and technical development in
FSL
- Capture lessons learnt from programme-related data, document the results of innovations or new
implementation modalities tested, and create recommendations based on experience with project execution
- Disseminate the technical and operational expertise acquired in the course of programming
- Contribute to the upward transmission of data from the field so as to better inform Action Against Hunger’s
strategies, programme development, and communications
Mission 8: Fulfil general responsibilities and contribute to broader Action Against Hunger Jordan operational quality
and consistency
- Maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive information at all times
- Perform other job related tasks as requested by the supervisor
- Commit to and comply with the organisation’s gender, age, and diversity principles and policies (working with
people, communication)
- Support on the implementation and the promotion of gender, age and diversity principles through daily
activities and / or through the management of teams (managing performance and development)
- Commit to comply with the organization principles, values, procedures and policies.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Technical Recruitment Criteria:
- Proven ability to work independently under pressure with tight deadlines
- Flexible and able to adapt quickly to fast pace complex dynamics
- Excellent communicator with exceptional English writing and reporting skills, displaying a familiarity with
sector-related terminology
- Diplomatic but firm approach to obtain buy-in and contributions from a range of staff involved in proposal
and report production
- Pragmatic and results oriented, creative and out-of-the-box thinker
- Analytical and logical thinking; extremely detail oriented yet able to connect the dots
- Strong representation and negotiation skills desired
- Strong computer and communication equipment skills
- Excellent intercultural, interpersonal, organisational, prioritising, and communication skills
- Autonomous, resourceful, very organised, and self-motivated
- Tactful, professional and transparent
- Demonstrable commitment to gender equity
- Able to identify creative approaches to navigating the humanitarian-development nexus
- Solution-oriented working style
- Firm understanding of ‘Do No Harm’ approach
- Demonstrable understanding, willingness, and capacities to commit to, comply with, implement, and promote
gender, age, and diversity principles and policies
- Willingness to travel within Jordan
HR Recruitment Criteria:
Education: University degree or equivalent in agriculture science, economics, international development, or related
field complemented by significant experience in resilience/livelihood-related field
Professional experience:
- At least 3 years of experience in humanitarian and / or development programming on food security and
livelihoods or related NGO role
- At least 1 year of field-based experience in the same or similar position required
- Experience working in developing and urban contexts
- Good knowledge of common livelihoods and economic development approaches, particularly with cash
transfer programming
- Experience with proposal and log frame development, as well as reporting, for a variety of donors
- Action Against Hunger experience a plus but not mandatory
Language level: English (excellent) and Arabic (excellent) required
How to apply:
The application period closes on 21/03/2020
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
Action Against Hunger is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity
employer.
Action Against Hunger has zero-tolerance for bribery, corruption or abuse of power in any form. If you suspect or
find yourself in a related situation during your interaction with Action Against Hunger, immediately contact the
organization’s management through the following address: abusereport2jo-actionagainsthunger.org. Please note that
any application submitted through the abuse report address will not be considered.
fields of nutrition, food security and livelihoods, water sanitation and hygiene, and care practices. ACF is looking for its
program in Jordan for Food Security and Livelihoods Programme Manager
Work place: Azraq, JORDAN and surrounding area; with movement to other Action Against Hunger sites
Specific Objectives: To lead and oversee the quality, relevant, results-based implementation of FSL programming in
Azraq town for Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanian households in conformity with Action Against Hunger
strategies, international standards, and national policies
Main Objectives
Mission 1: Contribute to deliberations on strategy and the positioning of the FSL Department
- Actively partake in ongoing, systematic, and thorough analysis of the humanitarian and development
situation with respect to FSL and of the context of intervention;
- Disseminate internally information gathered and its analysis to the Field Coordinator, FSL HoD, and other
staff as relevant
- Take part in the determination and realisation of FSL stand-alone and integrated strategy in Azraq, and
contribute to programme strategy development at national level
- Set up projects in a manner consistent with the Action Against Hunger Charter, international strategic
framework, policies and guidelines of FSL and other AAH sectors of expertise, national strategic and other
legal texts produced by ministers responsible for the FSL sector, and key international documents in the
sector (SPHERE Standards, Core Humanitarian Standard, etc.)
- Ensure that the Azraq FSL team has a clear understanding of the aforementioned frameworks, guidelines,
policies, and related documents
- Participate, as and when necessary, in the development of the FSL section of operational plans (emergency
response, gender mainstreaming, etc.) for Azraq
- Promote integration of FSL concepts, approaches, interventions, or priorities with other Action Against
Hunger sectors, in collaboration with the FSL HoD and Field Coordinator
- Research, promote, advance, and raise awareness around cross-cutting issues that affect FSL initiatives (HIV
/ AIDS, gender, environment, diversity and inclusion, etc.)
Mission 2: Identify needs and contribute to project design and development processes
- Identify humanitarian needs in the field of FSL and in Azraq, including the submission of reports pertaining to
such matters
- Initiate and foster the meaningful participation of target populations and local actors in the identification of
needs and approaches for responding to them
- Participate in defining FSL stand-alone and integrated projects
- Contribute to the drafting of the contextual and FSL-related sections of project proposals
Mission 3: Set up, implement, and report on FSL projects
- Set up the FSL programme in Azraq, taking into account the logical framework of the project(s), the budget,
and the logistical and administrative procedures of Action Against Hunger and the related donor(s)
- Establish and maintain the quality of the projects established in conformity with the technical and project
management standards of Action Against Hunger
- Become familiar with all dimensions of the FSL project(s) in Azraq: the issues involved, mainstreaming plans,
the logical framework and indicators; retain printed copies of all contractual programmatic documents as per
donor regulations and Action Against Hunger good practices; share all such information with team in Azraq to
ensure inter-departmental understanding of and participation in project implementation
- Identify the technical constraints associated with project implementation; propose innovative technical
solutions in response to such constraints
- Implement technical recommendations concerning FSL project(s) in Azraq as made by the FSL HoD, Technical
Advisor at Headquarters, Experts, Evaluators, or other colleagues
- Supervise project implementation by means of internal Activity Progress Report (APR) monitoring tools,
external donor reports, regular presence in the field, maintenance of an implementation timeline, and
monthly review of the budget
- Maintain the profile of Action Against Hunger at all project sites while respecting donor visibility rules and
commitments
- Work proactively to meet deadlines on FSL commitments, both internal and external, relating to project(s) in
Azraq or country-wide FSL initiatives
- Identify and implement safety measures for both the FSL team and the wider population (at building sites,
community-based sites, etc.)
- Lead by example as an active contributor to advancing Action Against Hunger’s gender mainstreaming efforts
and gender equitable approach through the implementation of approved projects in Azraq
Mission 4: Contribute to the quality, accountability, and impact measurement process for FSL stand-alone and
integrated programming in Azraq
- Promote and take part in the evaluation of the impact of FSL projects through a process proportionate to the
scope of work (learning review, internal evaluation, external evaluation, impact evaluation, etc.)
- Promote and contribute to learning and improvement of quality (joint visits, research initiatives, lessons learnt
exercises and reporting, etc.)
- Implement feedback and complaints procedures for ethics and transparency, particularly with the intent of
ensuring participation of and organisational responsiveness to beneficiary populations
- Ensure that baseline and end-line data is collected using methodologies relevant to project activities
Mission 5: Participate in the coordination, representation, and partnerships of Action Against Hunger
- Coordinate activities with other sectors and departments of Action Against Hunger in order to ensure
rational and responsible use of resources and optimum integration
- Participate in visits by donors whenever requested by the Country Director, Deputy Country Director ofProgrammes, and / or the Field Coordinator
- Represent Action Against Hunger and ensure coordination with partners, authorities, United Nations
agencies and civil society actors in Azraq, in collaboration with the Field Coordinator
- Contribute to the process of selecting partners and service providers, formalising partnerships and service
agreements, and enhancing their capabilities (cooperatives, community-based organisations, local NGOs,
international NGOs, national authorities, private agencies, etc.)
- Reinforce the FSL-related capabilities of partners
Mission 6: Supervise and manage the team
- Initiate and lead as recruiting manager the staffing of the FSL team in Azraq
- Manage the Azraq FSL team: provide leadership, monitoring, motivation; establish, follow, and encourage
adherence to best practices in performance management
- Lead the development of team members to empower them with the skills necessary to demonstrate
ownership of their role and associated responsibilities
Mission 7: Contribute to cultivating institutional knowledge, capturing lessons learned, and technical development in
FSL
- Capture lessons learnt from programme-related data, document the results of innovations or new
implementation modalities tested, and create recommendations based on experience with project execution
- Disseminate the technical and operational expertise acquired in the course of programming
- Contribute to the upward transmission of data from the field so as to better inform Action Against Hunger’s
strategies, programme development, and communications
Mission 8: Fulfil general responsibilities and contribute to broader Action Against Hunger Jordan operational quality
and consistency
- Maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive information at all times
- Perform other job related tasks as requested by the supervisor
- Commit to and comply with the organisation’s gender, age, and diversity principles and policies (working with
people, communication)
- Support on the implementation and the promotion of gender, age and diversity principles through daily
activities and / or through the management of teams (managing performance and development)
- Commit to comply with the organization principles, values, procedures and policies.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Technical Recruitment Criteria:
- Proven ability to work independently under pressure with tight deadlines
- Flexible and able to adapt quickly to fast pace complex dynamics
- Excellent communicator with exceptional English writing and reporting skills, displaying a familiarity with
sector-related terminology
- Diplomatic but firm approach to obtain buy-in and contributions from a range of staff involved in proposal
and report production
- Pragmatic and results oriented, creative and out-of-the-box thinker
- Analytical and logical thinking; extremely detail oriented yet able to connect the dots
- Strong representation and negotiation skills desired
- Strong computer and communication equipment skills
- Excellent intercultural, interpersonal, organisational, prioritising, and communication skills
- Autonomous, resourceful, very organised, and self-motivated
- Tactful, professional and transparent
- Demonstrable commitment to gender equity
- Able to identify creative approaches to navigating the humanitarian-development nexus
- Solution-oriented working style
- Firm understanding of ‘Do No Harm’ approach
- Demonstrable understanding, willingness, and capacities to commit to, comply with, implement, and promote
gender, age, and diversity principles and policies
- Willingness to travel within Jordan
HR Recruitment Criteria:
Education: University degree or equivalent in agriculture science, economics, international development, or related
field complemented by significant experience in resilience/livelihood-related field
Professional experience:
- At least 3 years of experience in humanitarian and / or development programming on food security and
livelihoods or related NGO role
- At least 1 year of field-based experience in the same or similar position required
- Experience working in developing and urban contexts
- Good knowledge of common livelihoods and economic development approaches, particularly with cash
transfer programming
- Experience with proposal and log frame development, as well as reporting, for a variety of donors
- Action Against Hunger experience a plus but not mandatory
Language level: English (excellent) and Arabic (excellent) required
How to apply:
The application period closes on 21/03/2020
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
Action Against Hunger is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity
employer.
Action Against Hunger has zero-tolerance for bribery, corruption or abuse of power in any form. If you suspect or
find yourself in a related situation during your interaction with Action Against Hunger, immediately contact the
organization’s management through the following address: abusereport2jo-actionagainsthunger.org. Please note that
any application submitted through the abuse report address will not be considered.
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