Food Security Advisor

Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Thu, 23 Oct 2014

Organisation: Save the Children - International

Deadline Tue, 4 Nov 2014

Job type: Contract

Location: Yemen

Essential

Postgraduate qualification in discipline related to agricultural economics, development economics, agriculture, food security or other relevant discipline or commensurate work experience in lieu of postgraduate qualification.
Significant international experience in food security and livelihoods programming in developing countries with specific experience and/or advanced understanding of at least three of the following
social protection systems for vulnerable populations especially pastoral and agro-pastoral populations
- experience of running and monitoring cash transfer programmes
- designing and implementing market assessments and analysis of data collected
relevant training and expertise in using Save the Children Household Economy Analysis

Strong commitment to capacity building of national staff and partners with willingness to adopt a participatory and consultative management approach.
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties. Tact and diplomacy are essential
Experience of working in insecure/conflict situations and security management.
Willingness to travel regularly and in difficult circumstances
Fluent in spoken and written English

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of SPHERE Standard and other principles of humanitarian work.
Experience in promoting children’s participation in programme design, implementation and evaluation.
Good understanding of poverty reduction strategy framework and related processes.
High knowledge of database management tools and data analysis tools (VBA programming, MySQL, Access, Advanced Excel functions)
Working experience in planning and response to large-scale food insecurity situations.
Fluent in Arabic

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: Lucille.99476.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com