SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL launches the internal /and external recruitment of a FSL Officer

• BASE: Marib
• POSITION: FSL Officer (3)

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 find all forms of discrimination. SI will ever ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.

DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION 

MISSION / OBJECTIVES

Under the direct supervision of the Line Manager and the overall management of the Food security and Livelihood Program Manager/ Activity Manager, the FSL Officer will implement, monitor and report FSL activities, ensuring that Solidarities International technical recommendations and procedures are followed. The FSL Officer will be part of a program aimed at supporting Cash distribution through CYY project. The officer is expected to: He/she will comply with the core humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality, humanity, and independence as well as with the principles and mandate of Solidarities International at all times.

Main Responsibilities:

DIAGNOSTIC AND PROJECT CONCEPTION

• Conduct assessments, surveys and focus groups discussions to identify FSL needs and priorities of target communities.
• Contribute to the analysis of  local context to identify needs, requests, and potential constraints impacting field operations.
• Identify relevant stakeholders, community leaders, activists in target areas and facilitate community mobilization to ensure community participation at all stages of project cycle.
• Prepare and conduct awareness raising, information sharing and  community consultation to ensure  project objectives and selection criteria are clearly understood and accepted by the community.
• Report any relevant  field observation or additional information that could influence decision-making and the implementation of the activities.

IMPLEMENTATION AND OPERATIONAL FOLLOW-UP

• Implements activities in line with approved work plans and  technical guidance.
• Support the preparation of BoQs and purchase  requests ; Manage the supply of the worksite materials and tools in collaboration with logistics department
• Monitor field activities using SI standard tools, ensuring quality implementation and providing technical guidance to beneficiaries as needed.
• Take part in the evaluation of the technical competence of contractors.
• Establish and enforces safety and security measures for all activities.
• Delivers technical support and capacity building to beneficiaries in areas such as cash distribution.
• Organize, plan, and supervise community participation (see more details below)

PROJECT SPECIFIC TASKS:

• Lead the implementation of MPCA activities under the CCY project in targeted areas of Marib.
• Ensure proper identification and registration of households based vulnerability  assessment tool  
• Coordinate with the MEAL and protection teams to ensure vulnerability assessments and data collection are accurate and compliant.
• Support the setup and management of e-wallet or cash distribution modalities in collaboration with financial service providers (FSPs).
• Ensure timely preparation of distribution plans, beneficiary lists, and post-distribution activities.
• Supervise cash distribution processes to ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance with organizational SOPs.

REPORTING/ COMMUNICATION/REPRESENTATION

• Ensure the data collected, reports and follow-up tools are updated regularly and safely archived/handed to the Line Manager.
• Ensure that activities under his/her responsibility are followed up.
• Take part in training related to project objectives when requested by the Line Manager.
• Report to the Line Manager on the progress, problems/ risks/ safety issues of the activities he/she oversees.
• Listen to and coordinate with the local population and authorities to identify any needs, complaints, or major events which could affect the activities of Solidarities.
• Analyze the humanitarian situation by considering protection issues/Do No Harm to the population.
• Take part in lessons learnt workshops and other program evaluation activities.
• Ensure accurate reporting on indicators and beneficiary reach.
• Represent Solidarities International at local level when requested by the Line Manager.
• Carry out any related office work such as data entry or any other duties requested by the Line Manager.
• Adhere to SI’s standard operational procedures.
• Ensure positive relationship and good communication practices with different support departments

ORG CHART POSITION (reporting and functional relationships)
Line manager:  FSL Team Leader
Line report(s) on base: -
Functional manager:  -
Functional report(s):  -

PROFILE FORSAKEN

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related fields

Experience: 

• At least 3 years’ experience in food security, livelihoods, or related fields.
• Experience in project implementation, monitoring, and reporting 
• Experience in working with local communities and stakeholders. 

Required Professional Characteristics:

• Being proactive by taking initiative and anticipating needs or issues before they arise.
• To show high level or organization by maintaining a systematic approach to tasks and responsibilities, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to identify problems and suggest creative solutions.
• Excellent communication skills.