FOOD SECURITY AND LIVELIHOODS ADVISOR

Work Location:	South Sudan - Juba
Other Possible Locations:
Expected Travel:	up to 30%
Language Requirement:	English
Employee Duration:	Active Full-Time
Type of Post:	Unaccompanied
Funding:	Approved
Application Deadline:
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Description
CARE is seeking a talented Food Security and Livelihoods Advisor who is responsible for assessment, design and implementation of the food security component of CARE's emergency response. S/he will need to coordinate with other team members and CARE staff, especially logistics, health and technical sectors, to ensure a rapid, proportionate and effective program. S/he will need to ensure response to immediate food security issues with simultaneous consideration of longer term livelihoods needs and possible scenarios. S/he will take a very active role in technical co-ordination, support and advocacy with other stake holders and technical agencies relevant to the sector. Primary Responsibilities: Assessments - provide sectorial leadership and expertise in CARE and inter-agency assessments Programme design - define aims and objectives of the overall food security and livelihoods programme Response management and implementation - works with Area Program Coordinators to plan programme(s) in a phased and prioritized manner with full consultation and co-ordination with CARE staff and other agencies both governmental and non-governmental Information and coordination - Provide regular updates to Program Quality (PQ) Coordinator and other advisors and managers on progress, priorities and constraints – verbally and in writing on an agreed frequency Coordinate and/or implement training and briefing of CARE staff and stakeholders on food security and livelihoods issues Perform other duties as assigned Primary Skills: 5 years’ experience in the nutrition and/or food security sector applied in emergency response operations Proven ability to develop and foster external organizational relationships and applied representation skills Experience working in conflict settings / insecure environments Strong technical skills in food security, nutrition or related fields

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