Kenya: Senior Food Security and Livelihoods Technical Advisor

Organization: Action Against Hunger

Country: Kenya

Closing date: 30 Sep 2016

Duration : Permanent

Start date : ASAP

You"ll contribute to ending world hunger by …

as a member of the Action Against Hunger-USA technical team and specific focal point for a portfolio of countries, the Senior Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Technical Advisor will support the development and implementation of FSL interventions, will influence the strategy and multi-sector approach, and will be part of the global humanitarian FSL sector development and learning.

Key activities in your role will include

• Providing support a number of country programs,


• Providing technical leadership to the Action Against Hunger Health and Nutrition sector,


• Participating in the FSL sector external coordination, represention & communication, and advocacy,


• Participating in the selection, placement and training of FSL human resources.

Do you meet the profile required criteria ?

You"re a seasoned Food Security and Livelihood professional

• Minimum Post-Graduate degree (Master’s Degree or higher preferred) in Food Security, Livelihoods, Agronomy, Food Science, Socio-economics, Economics, Anthropology, Markets, or similar.


• A minimum of 5 years previous work in FSL programs overseas with an International humanitarian organization.


• A minimum of 2 years previous work in FSL technical advisory position with an International humanitarian organization.


• Specific competences in EMMA/MIFIRA, HEA, LEGS, Cost of Diet, Nutrition Causal Analysis, Market for the Poor (M4P), IPC, MIRA will be considered a strong asset;

You"re a super communicator

• You intuitively adapt how you communicate context analysis, strategy, policies & procedures to suit different audiences – both verbally & in writing.


• You are diplomatic and able to help colleagues handle difficult situations.


• You are an excellent communicator and have demonstrable expertise writing reports and program proposals.

You’re flexible, adaptable, dynamic and enthusiastic

• Motivated to work within the humanitarian sector and to link it to other initiatives (research, external communication, outreach, etc.).


• You have the ability to present clear ideas and arguments, providing distance support, training and influence.


• You are highly organized and pay attention to small details. You are calm under pressure, and able to easily adapt to changing circumstances.

How to apply:

Work authorization : Preference will be given to candidates who are authorized to work in Kenya.

Please apply with resume and cover letter to:
https://careers.actionagainsthunger.org/index.php/positions/view/412/