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" Use of personal contacts to influence the hirning process will result in the elimination of the applicant. The short listed candidates will be contacted and RDP will not provide any TA/ DA for the Tests and Interviews. Each applicant will have to qualify a written test and a panel interview. " 

Local candidates living in the District or sorrounding Districts will be preferred if they fulfill the job requirements and qualify the test and interview on first priority. 

Members of RDP who have worked with the organization and have a their contracts matured for last six months can also apply. 

Job Description

· Technical backstopping of FSL teams for the design and quality implementation of Food Security and Livelihoods work

· Capacity building of FSL team in understanding technical design and quality assurance in implementation and monitoring of Food Security and Livelihoods work

· Assist FSL Director in developing proposals and secure income from institutional donors

· Assist FSL Director and represent Save the Children (where appropriate) in FSL related coordination forums and ensures timely dissemination of new learning, key policies and FSL guidelines to the team mates

· Keep close coordination PDL Monitoring, Evaluation and Research unit to develop tools and ideas to ensure that Food Security and Livelihoods programs are monitored against measurable and appropriate indicators.

· Support program assessments, evaluations and other reviews required in the program

· Represent Save the Children in food security and livelihoods coordination in Islamabad, and elsewhere in country, when required. He/she should ensure Save the Children?s livelihoods work is well understood and well represented in key coordination forums and that the work is coherent with that of other agencies. Liaison with key government line ministries will be critical in this.

· Work with PDL Monitoring, Evaluation and Research unit to ensure that livelihoods programs are monitored against measurable and appropriate indicators developed by FSL and M & E team.

· Support program assessments, evaluations and other reviews required in the program.

Requirements

· Post graduate or Master degree in Agriculture / Livestock and social sciences or other relevant field.

· Minimum 7-10 years of experience with at least 5 years of relevant experience

· Good understanding of livelihoods concepts and issues in a development context.

· Excellent communications and reporting skills

· Ability to establish partnerships and networks

· Ability to write effective proposals and prepare and manage budgets

· Ability to work independently to a high professional standard

· Sensitive to the cultural & political environment

· Fluent spoken & written English language

· Prepared to work and live in challenging surroundings.

· Knowledge of Pakistan and Region

· Working knowledge of Pakistani languages.

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Job Description

· Overall management of the Livelihoods Program and associated livelihoods staff.

· Ensure the implementation of Livelihood activities is well undertaken. Activities could include inputs such as agricultural or small business support, cash or voucher transfer and Cash for Work.

· The Sr. LC will be responsible for work-planning and implementation for the range of livelihoods functions.

· The Sr. LC will be required to oversee livelihoods budget and ensure adherence to SC minimum standards in financial accountability.

· The Sr. LC should ensure that livelihoods programmes are coherent and well integrated with other sectoral activities.

· The Sr. LC will be responsible for the management of SC and partner staff working on livelihoods

· programme. He/ She will be required to undertake team work planning, and manage staff through regular 1:1?s to ensure that the programme is maximizing the capacity of all staff and that arising issues are addressed early.

· Identify Livelihood opportunities and develop programme for future.

· Submit required and routine reports.

· Preparing project related narrative, financial and other type of reports.

· Support the development of livelihoods case studies and other presentations for communication as required.

· Assist in preparing of projects proposals for different donors.

· Ensure the livelihoods programme is well coordinated at district level. Demonstrate pro-activity to manage coordination and attend routine official meetings as requested by the Field Programme Manager.

Requirements

· Masters in development studies, agriculture or any related discipline.

· Total Work Experience (In Yrs) 5-6 years.

· Sector Experience (In Yrs) 4 years.

· Demonstrated experience working on complex operations in an emergency

· Good computer literacy, excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Good understanding of Livelihoods concepts and excellent monitoring skills

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