Food & Livelihoods Technical Officer

The Food & Livelihoods Technical Officer provides technical support and implementation of food security, livelihood development and household resilience activities as part of CARE Niger/Burkina Faso’s humanitarian programme. He/she shall contribute to the design, planning, implementation, monitoring and improvement of activities using, inter alia, cash transfer mechanisms and vouchers. Its role is to ensure that interventions enable vulnerable households to better cope with shocks and sustainably strengthen their livelihoods. Under the supervision of the project team, he/she provides technical expertise to field teams and partners, participates in needs assessment and market research, supports distribution and livelihood activities and contributes to the quality, monitoring and capitalization of interventions.

Education / Qualifications

The holder also participates in training of community actors, coordination with stakeholders and representation of the project and CARE to governmental and non-governmental structures involved in the fields of cash, vouchers, food security and livelihoods.

Responsibilities

• 1. Planning and implementation of activities Ensure the operational planning of food security activities and promotion or protection of livelihoods.

Job overview

Organize and monitor the implementation of interventions using cash, voucher or other mechanisms adapted to the context. Ensure that activities are implemented in accordance with project objectives, procedures and standards. Support field teams in identifying the needs of beneficiary populations. Participate in the needs assessment to guide interventions based on identified vulnerabilities. Provide methodological support to supervisors and field teams. Ensure regular monitoring of activities and quickly identify difficulties requiring adjustments. Contribute to the implementation of inclusive, participatory and transparent approaches.

• 2. Cash, Voucher and Market Research Contribute to the implementation of the operational strategy for cash transfers and vouchers. Participate in the design of transfer arrangements adapted to the needs of beneficiaries and the local context. Support the conduct of market research and analysis where necessary. Analyze market information to guide the programming of food security and livelihoods activities. Monitor complementary technologies and innovative approaches related to Cash/Voucher programs. Propose improvements to improve the effectiveness and quality of interventions. Provide timely technical analysis to support the design, adaptation or reorientation of activities.
• 3. Capacity building and support for actors Contribute to the organization and facilitation of training for community actors and field teams. Organize exchange workshops on food security, livelihoods and cash/voucher mechanisms. Strengthen knowledge of community structures involved in the implementation of activities. Provide ongoing methodological support to supervisors and field staff. Identify capacity building needs and contribute to the implementation of appropriate training.

Experience

Promote the sharing of experiences and best practices between teams and partners.

• 4. Quality and performance monitoring Provide technical expertise to service providers involved in distribution and livelihood activities. Coordinate and supervise services to ensure the quality of deliverables. Ensure that deadlines and expected results are met. Control the compliance of activities with the technical requirements of the project. Identify gaps and propose corrective measures. Ensure regular monitoring of the quality of interventions on the ground.
• 5. Reporting, communication and capitalization Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual activity reports. Document progress, results, challenges and lessons learned from implementation. Contribute to CARE’s communication activities in order to highlight the project’s achievements. Identify and document good practices and positive experiences. Participate in the capitalization of project approaches and results. Share relevant information with teams, partners and stakeholders.
• 6. Gender, inclusion and community participation Ensure that women and youth are taken into account throughout the project cycle. Promote a gender-sensitive approach in the design and implementation of activities. Promote the active participation of beneficiaries in the various stages of the project. Contribute to ensuring equitable and inclusive access to project resources and services. Ensure that interventions take into account the specific needs of different vulnerable groups.
• 7. Coordination and representation Participate in meetings and consultation frameworks on themes related to the project. Ensure the sharing of experiences and lessons learned from the project with partners. Represent the project and CARE Niger/Burkina Faso with relevant governmental and non-governmental structures.

Other information

Maintain effective professional relationships with partners, authorities, community structures and other actors. Contribute to the resolution of difficulties encountered in the implementation of activities.

• 8. Administrative, financial and human resources management Contribute to the creation of a work environment based on trust, solidarity and team spirit. Promote CARE’s values including respect, integrity, commitment and excellence. Ensure that the gender dimension is taken into account in project management and implementation. Participate in the annual dialogue with supervised individuals regarding performance planning and evaluation. Support the professional development of supervised employees. Ensure the optimal use of resources under its responsibility. Ensure proper management of the resources made available to officers. Monitor advances and liquidations in accordance with CARE financial standards. Maintain effective communication with teams and partners. Collaborate with program, administration and finance teams to define equipment specifications for livelihood activities. Follow-up of procurement procedures related to activities. Job requirements Be holder of a Baccalaureate-level graduate degree+4 minimum in economics, sociology, agronomy, rural economy, rural development or an equivalent field. Have a livelihood training and approach to household economics (HEA). Have training in cash transfer programming (Cash Transfer). Have at least 3 years of professional experience in a humanitarian or development emergency response context. Have at least 2 years of experience in projects using cash or voucher distribution. Have a good understanding of approaches to food security and livelihood development. Experience in conducting or operating market research and analysis is an advantage. Master common computer tools, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Have an advanced level in French, both oral and written. Master the local languages of the intervention area. Knowledge of English is an asset. Have strong interpersonal skills and be able to establish and maintain effective professional relationships in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment. Have very good planning, programming and work organization skills. Demonstrate initiative and autonomy. Have excellent oral and written communication skills. Exercise discretion and comply with confidentiality requirements. Be able to work effectively as a team and with different partners. ÊBe willing to make frequent trips in the field, which can represent up to 60% of working time. ÊBe willing to work in Maïné-Soroa (Diffa) or be posted to another region as required by the program.

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