Deputy Head of Department (Food Security & Livelihoods) : Action Contre La Faim - Myanmar
Deputy Head of Department (Food Security & Livelihoods) : Action Contre La Faim - Myanmar
Deputy Head of Department (Food Security & Livelihoods) : Action Contre La Faim - Myanmar
YANGON (with regular visits to the fields) 1 Permanent March 2013 Head of Department (Food Security & Livelihoods)
Objective 4: Under the supervision of FSL HoD and DCD/P, contribute to program development and FSL strategy and strategy formulation
Based on needs assessments (humanitarian needs, context) support the HoD FSL to define and/or adapt the medium- and long-term policy, orientations and objectives of the FS and FA programmes (in collaboration with the other advisors and the DCD/P, CD). Follow and analyse major changes in agriculture context especially in rice production, market changes and issues of land tenure. Co-lead the writing of all FSL and FA proposals after having identified clear needs with the field teams and potential donors. Support the HoD FSL in ensuring that all the new projects are in line with the national, ACF and FS cluster policy
Objective 5: On ad-hoc basis and upon delegation, representation at capital and regional level on FSL technical issues
Participate in existing technical coordination groups (Food Security Working Group, Chin Working Group, Food Security Information Network, Food Security Agriculture Thematic Group) at capital level and at province level in ad-hoc way Provide technical support/inputs/reports to relevant government departments Get updates on government, other organizations and main donors activities and strategies for food security and livelihoods. Inform other relevant stakeholders of ACFs latest FS publications (FS surveillance bulletins, capitalisation reports, technical documents of external interest) and wherever relevant develop interagency cooperation on specific issues (assessments, FS surveillance).
3) SKILLS REQUIRED
University Degree in Agriculture with experience and advanced training/courses in one or more of the following disciplines: production of staple crops, irrigation agriculture, fish farming, home gardening, income generating activities, food security surveillance, livestock, orchards 4 years field experience in direct implementation of food security and livelihood programs Strong knowledge in English (writing, speaking skills)- Very good writing and reporting skills, Experience in writing proposals for different donors Strong analytical skills Diplomacy and coordination skills Experience in technical advocacy Proven background in staff capacity building and community participation Experience in working on food security recovery and rural development oriented programs Capacity to be flexible and creative to cope with fields constraints Strong computer skills (MS Office, database management) Pedagogic and management skills.
4) WORKING HOURS According to the ACF Myanmar internal regulations Flexibility in working schedule may be required, according to project needs and fixed timeframe
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Applications should be submitted to Action Contre la Faim Office not later than: