SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL launches the external recruitment of a food assistance agent

(Qualified Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply)

BASE: Aden Office

POSITION: FOOD ASSISTANCE AGENT

PRESENTATION OF THE ORGANIZATION

SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian NGO which, for more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their vital needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly involved in the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the first cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in around twenty countries, SI's teams - 2000 people in total made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at headquarters, and a few volunteers - work with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultures.

Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse – all act of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of SEAH.

Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to finding all forms of discrimination. SI will ever ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.

DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION 

Goal/Purpose of the Position:

The food assistance agent carries out the tasks relating to food assistance activities under their responsibility – with the assistance of their team where applicable. In this capacity, they ensure a significant presence in the field.
The Food Assistance Agent is responsible for ensuring that the activities under their responsibility are carried out on time, to a high standard and in compliance with national, international, SI and donor standards and requirements.

OPERATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING

• Prepares and carries out the tasks under their responsibility in accordance with SI’s strategy and programme, SI’s technical requirements and those of the country of intervention, SI’s procedures and donor criteria.
• Prepares and carries out the tasks under their responsibility in accordance with the guidelines provided by their manager (adherence to the activity schedule, follow-up on recommendations, application of targeting criteria, etc.).
• Uses SI management and monitoring tools, and actively proposes adjustments and new initiatives, with the aim of ensuring agile implementation and adequate monitoring, in close collaboration with their manager and the MEAL team (conducting surveys, databases, registering and verifying beneficiaries, etc.).
• Listens to the local population and authorities to gather information on needs, grievances, major events that may affect activities, and perceptions of the actions undertaken.
• Proactively suggests adjustments and developments necessary to maintain the relevance and quality of the tasks under their responsibility.
• Anticipates and communicates regarding difficulties related to implementation and facilitates the resolution of difficulties related to the tasks under their responsibility.
• Implements and ensures compliance with safety regulations on construction sites.

Under the supervision of their manager and in close collaboration with the relevant departments:

• Implements the systematic integration of cross-cutting themes (environment and climate, cross-cutting protection, public health and market-based approaches); and, where relevant, multi-sectoral integration (internal and/or external).
• Participates in the learning cycle for the tasks under their responsibility.
• Contributes to the assessment of the relevance of the activities carried out, the effectiveness of interventions and their suitability in light of changes in the context and the needs of the population, in close collaboration with their manager.

REPORTING, COMMUNICATION AND REPRESENTATION

• Contributes to and submits internal reports on time, in accordance with SI’s formats and requirements.
• Helps to identify and maintain a local operational communication network with key stakeholders (communities, civil society organisations, etc.), in close collaboration with their line manager.
• Reports, in accordance with established procedures, any information regarding the security situation or any event that may have an impact on the safety of teams and SI’s activities.
• Acts as one of SI’s representatives at the forefront of community engagement and interactions with communities, as well as with any other key stakeholders in their areas of operation.

DOCUMENTATION AND CLOSURE

• Contributes to the archiving of key programme documents relating to the tasks under their responsibility.
• Participates in the closure of activities under their responsibility with the involvement of all stakeholders (support departments, partners, target communities, local authorities, etc.).

INTERNAL CONTROL

• Is responsible for the compliance of the documents they produce

FILING AND ARCHIVING

• Is responsible for the filing and archiving of the documents they produce in accordance with internal procedures

FIGHT AGAINST ABUSE

• Creates and actively contributes to the establishment of a working environment that prevents any inappropriate behaviour.
• Helps to raise awareness of SI’s ethical framework
• At all times, respects the confidentiality of information exchanged in the context of a report and its handling. 
• Implements measures to mitigate the risk of abuse

PARTNERSHIPS

• May contribute, in line with their role and responsibilities, to the audit of SI implementation partners
• May contribute to the implementation of a plan to support and strengthen SI partners
• May participate in monitoring the activities of partners in line with their role and responsibilities

The profile required for this position is as follows : 

• Bachelor’s degree in food security, Agriculture, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field. 
• At least 3 years of experience in FSL activities, food assistance, cash/voucher assistance, 
• Practical experience in field-level project implementation. 
• Experience in beneficiary targeting, registration, and verification. 
• Experience in project monitoring and data collection. 
• Experience in community engagement and accountability mechanisms, including beneficiary feedback and complaints. 
• Good reporting and documentation skills. 
• Good knowledge of the local context in Abyan Governorate is an advantage. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Strong coordination and teamwork skills. 
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills
• Working knowledge of English is preferred. 

Ability to work effectively in a challenging and changing humanitarian environment