Role and Responsibilities:

The purpose of the LFS Coordinator position is to implement delegated LFS project portfolio activities. The following is a brief description of the role.

Generic responsibilities:

• Line management of General Food Distribution project field staff in the respective refugee camp
• Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
• Contribute to FSL strategy development, project proposals and provide input on needs and gaps
• Manage and implement a delegated portfolio of GFD project (activities, budget, and project documentation) as delegated from APM in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality.
• Provide regular progress reports to APM (AM and Core Competency Specialists if no APM)
• Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities.
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist.
• Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills.
• Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders.
• Promote the rights of refugees in line with the advocacy strategy.

Specific responsibilities: 

• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to the GFD teams including implementation of Human Resources related processes (recruitments, orientation, training, performance management).
• Compile and prepare the monthly, Quarterly and Annual GFD reports and conduct reconciliation of documents as per the standards and donor requirement.
• Follow up on weekly meeting and conduct monthly and quarterly meetings and collect accurate and updated information about project activities.
• Report any problem related to finance, administration and logistics within the GFD team and the support team to the attention of the Area Manager for resolution.
• Ensure that the GFD office and NRC property are kept in a good and secure condition.
• Actively promote synergies between NRC’s GFD and other teams
• Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the Supervisor.

Competencies  : 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:

Value driven competencies

Values are aspirational attitudes and beliefs that influence the way people conduct themselves. NRC’s values are: Dedicated, Innovated, Inclusive and Accountable.

Professional competencies  : These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

Generic professional competencies for this position:

• Minimum of B.Sc./BA degree in agriculture, agricultural extension and rural development agribusiness, or another related field.
• Minimum five years’ experience from working in an LFS project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context Previous experience working on IDPs, Returns, Refugee and from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Experience from working in an LFS project implementation position in a humanitarian/ recovery context.
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Context related skills, knowledge and experience (shall be adapted to the specific position):

• Knowledge of the FSL context in Amhara Region and the specific programme area
• Knowledge of the local language is preferable.
• Experience with ongoing programme implementation.

Behavioral competencies

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job.

• Handling insecure environments
• Managing resources to optimize results.
• Empowering and building trust
• Managing performance and development
• Planning and delivering results