The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We protect displaced people and support them as they build a new future. We started our relief efforts after World War Two. Today, we work in both new and protracted crises across 35 countries. We specialise in six areas: food security, education, shelter, legal assistance, camp management, and water, sanitation and hygiene.

Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the LFS Technical Assistant position is to provide technical support in a specialist area of work.

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 organising 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, in order 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 expertise

Specific responsibilities

• These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention.
• This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly.
• Involve and inform the communities and community leaders about the activities
• 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
• Assist with training of the incentive workers and closely support and monitor their works
• 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.
• To contribute to the implementation of the project activities at the local level, in close collaboration with the communities, partners, and local authorities.
• To work closely with local organizations (VSO, NRDEP, etc.).
• 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.

Job Requirements

Generic professional competencies:

• Minimum 2 years 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
• B.Sc./BA degree in agriculture, or other related fields
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Good knowledge of English, both written and verbal
• Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
• Good knowledge of the area and context in Benishangul Gumuz Region
• Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in local languages.
• 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 in local languages is a requirement