Action Contre la Faim Food Security & Livelihoods Head of Department Job in Nairobi Kenya

Action Contre la Faim (ACF-International) has been implementing humanitarian programs in Somalia since May 1992. At present, ACF is implementing humanitarian interventions in Somalia focused on Severe and moderate under-nutrition, health, Water & Sanitation and Food Security & Livelihoods programs via program bases in Mogadishu and Bakool. ACF Somalia is currently looking for suitable a candidate to fill the following position of Food Security & Livelihoods Head of Department based in Nairobi reporting to Deputy Country Director.

The overall goal for the position will be to design ACF food security and resilience strategy and contribute to its implementation in order to maximise ACF impact and address the needs in the country

Purpose/Duties of the Role:

Provides strategic direction, advice and oversight on food security and resilience programming.Is responsible for the overall quality, management and expansion of the ACF Somalia Food Security and Resilience program and its integration within the larger ACF Somalia programme.Provides technical and management guidance and leadership to on-going food security and resilience building projectsOversees overall project development and management responsibilities for the food security and resilience program, including budget management, donor compliance, reporting and staff management.Develops ACF knowledge on food Security, livelihoods and resilience issues in SomaliaEstablish and develop strong working relationships with key Food Security stakeholders including, but not limited to, representatives from the Government, UN, donors, INGOs, Local NGOS, partner organisations, private sector and other ACF country programmes in the region.Form strategic alliances and/or consortia with appropriate partners

Requirements for the Position:Master’s Degree in development studies or equivalent.A minimum of 5 years managing Food Security & Livelihoods program with an I/NGO in various humanitarian contextIn-depth knowledge and experience of developing and managing urban and rural food security and resilience building programs, preferably in Somalia or in the region.Good understanding and experience of working on pastoral and agro-pastoral livelihoods and resilience buildingStrong demonstrable experience in all aspects of project management including project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, financial management and the design/utilization of appropriate project management tools, and the capacity to transfer this experience to othersExperience with institutional donor such as ECHO, DFID, UN, etc.Excellent interpersonal, motivational and management skills with extensive experience and staff mentoring capacity.Exceptional communication, networking, analysis and writing skills, strong demonstrable experience in liaising with governmental/local authorities and other NGOs.

How to apply:
If you meet the requirements of the above position, please send a cover letter and resume including 3 referees to recruitments@so.missions-acf.org not later than 13th June 2013, clearly mentioning the position you are applying for. This position is open to Kenyan Nationals Only.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.