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1- Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) Program Manager

Action Against Hunger is recruiting for its Gaza office a Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) Program Manager

Duration : 12 months
Start date : ASAP

General Objective

The FSL Program Manager, in close collaboration with the Head of Base and Deputy Country Director, will ensure regular oversight, monitoring, and support to the management of Gaza Base’s FSL department and grant portfolio, throughout the entire Project lifecycle, from early discussions with the donor (if requested) and/or organizational partners, proposal preparation, technical design and quality implementation oversight, to donor requirements and reporting.

The FSL Program Manager will oversee the FSL Department in Gaza Base, ensure the overall management and supervision of the department’s staff (comprised of Heads of Projects, Field Officer and Field Assistants as well as Business Coaches) and take the lead and coordinate the process of development of high-quality funding proposal and concept notes in compliance with Action Against Hunger oPt standards and deadlines, in coordination with the Grant Manager and Deputy Country Director. It is also expected that the FSL Program Manager will work with the Advocacy coordinator to identify topics in line with FSL and Advocacy strategies.

The FSL Program Manager is responsible for ensuring quality implementation within the FSL Department, following up on building the capacities of the Heads of Projects and Field Staff, as well as ensuring that Sources of Verification and collected and archived according to Action Against Hunger and Donor standards.

This is an extremely dynamic and rigorous role, requiring strong coordination and organization skills, to ensure that all deliverables are produced in a timely manner, which can be a challenge at times. The FSL Program Manager is required to keep in regular contact with other departments including Wash (to ensure programmatic integration), MEAL, logistics and administration.

The FSL Program Manager will develop capacity-building initiatives, such as workshops or short training sessions, for staff in the FSL department, and that they hold regular coordination meetings within their team.

The FSL Program Manager will be required to represent Action Against Hunger in the relevant for a, which include, but is not limited to: the Food Security Sector in Gaza, the Cash Working Group, and the relevant working groups of the consortiums.

Key activities in your role will include

Objective 1: Consolidation of Action Against Hunger’s technical network and food security and livelihoods strategy in the Gaza base

Review and update the FSL strategy 2021-2023 and FSL action plan in collaboration with FSL team and DCD.
Understand the challenges associated to the livelihood and food security sector by identifying areas and participating in the collection and analysis of data related to the Food Security and Livelihoods sector in the Gaza Strip; this undertaken in close coordination with the MEAL department and the clusters.
Analyze the potential relevant FSL activities in the Gaza Strip and ensure participation in the relevant coordination forums (FSS, CWG, etc.).
Identify the needs of the most vulnerable populations through regular visits and literature review, and through the design and implementation of relevant needs assessments.
Propose cost-effective and high-impact responses to identified needs.
Proactive participation in the implementation and revision of Action Against Hunger’s Food Security Strategy for oPt in general and the Gaza Strip specifically.
Develop Food Security and Livelihoods projects in coordination with WASH, MEAL, Administration and Logistics departments under the programmatic guidance of the Deputy Country Director.
Propose an integrated approach for protection, gender and nutritional security to be included in Action Against Hunger programming.
Ensure effective communication with stakeholders involved in food security (data sharing and brainstorming); involved in project definition and/or implementation;
Analyze and develop effective operational partnerships and oversight on the implementation and monitoring of programmes to ensure timely and effective implementation and financial management.
Work closely with the Advocacy Coordinator on defining and identifying key advocacy products and messaging for the FSL Department in the Gaza Strip
Participate in the development of all technical tools related to FSL projects (ToRs for consultants and evaluators, ad hoc reports, research & studies, monitoring tools, implementation SOPs, capitalization reports…).
Participate in workshops and ad hoc meetings related to FSL areas of intervention and report systematically to the HoB and Deputy Country Director.

Objective 2: Project implementation & quality, follow-up and monitoring:

Organize and supervise the effective implementation of Action Against Hunger Food Security and Livelihoods project activities, in close coordination with MEAL, administration, logistics, finance and HR departments.
Define program implementation modalities and methodologies (including, but not limited to technical specifications, identification and registration of beneficiaries, distribution and sensitization) based on existing approaches and SoPs.
Analyze the appropriateness, adequacy and potential impact of all interventions based on known contexts and needs.
Revise as necessary internal and external reports.
Follow up of project budgets and expenditure with FSL head of projects to ensure the effective and appropriate utilization of funds for each project within specified timeframes and donor regulations.
Follow up of project logistical planning and procurement with FSL head of projects to ensure adequate forward planning and adherence to Action Against Hunger and donor timeframes, rules and regulations.
Identify program constraints and problems during implementation, propose solutions and implement after validation if necessary.
Participate in the development of an adequate MEAL plans linked with the relevant project indicators in coordination with the MEAL department in Gaza; formalize the results in a report to be shared with supervisory staff.
Report on protection issues observed in the course of implementation of AAH projects in Gaza.
Report activities achievements both internally (to supervisory staff and team members) and externally (donors).

Objective 3: Food Security and Livelihoods team management

Ensure good communication with team members and coach team staff for positive growth and development.
Plan and follow up the recruitment of new members of the Gaza FSL team.
Participate in the yearly revision of the HR FSL team structure.
Follow up the staff allocation in collaboration with HR department.
Plan and coordinate team members’ activities through weekly and monthly work schedules.
Identify the FSL team members training needs and follow up with the HR officer.
Evaluate each team member’s performance following Action Against Hunger appraisal procedures, in collaboration with the Admin/HR Department and Head of Base.

Do you meet the profile required criteria?

Bachelor’s and/or Masters degree in international cooperation and development, economics, political sciences or agriculture.
Livelihoods program design, implementation and follow-up, preferably in the Middle East.
Knowledge of business and employability programming and Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) required.
At least 7 years field humanitarian experience. Experience on conflict affected areas would be an asset.
Experience working in complex humanitarian contexts and recovery.
Experience in integrated approach of livelihood programming and protection an asset.
Excellent oral and written English. Basic level of Arabic would be an asset.
Fully proficiency in MS-Office and Outlook.
Familiarity with analytical tool such as PowerBI and ODK an asset.

Our remuneration package:

Formal work contract: 12 months
Base: Gaza, with regular visits to Jerusalem and occasionally to Hebron. The work can be remote/ home-based depending on possibilities of travel in COVID-19 context and on candidates’ availability.
Compensation package: 29,647 € gross/year divided in 12 payments.
In addition, there will be living expenses and per diem paid in local currency, corresponding to approx. 750 Euros per month at today’s exchange rate, for a fully worked month (*).
Extra per month and per child (Under 18 years old): from 100€ to 225€ monthly (according to standard list of Action against Hunger -Spain).
Break: 5 working days every 4 months, break per diem: 215 EUR, break travel allowance: up to 360 EUR.
25 working days of paid leave per year.
Accommodation in guest house or payment of an allowance covering partially an individual rent.
Travel costs to and from the mission.
Expatriate health, repatriation, travel, and life insurance covered by the organization.

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2- Consortium Partnership Manager - Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger is an international non-governmental, private, apolitical, non-religious and non-profit organization created in 1979. Its goal is to combat hunger and dangerous situations that threaten men, women and children. Currently 500 expats and more than 5,000 employees are working for Action Against Hunger in more than forty-six countries working in projects concerning four areas of focus: nutrition, health, food security and water and sanitation.

Action Against Hunger is recruiting for its Gaza office a Consortium Partnership Manager

Duration : 18
Start date : ASAP

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

The position of Consortium Partnership Manager aims to ensure coordination and coherence of the implementation of an 18-months economic recovery program funded by the EU in the Gaza Strip. The position is hosted by Action Against Hunger (AAH) and will work for the consortium composed of AAH and 3 Palestinian NGOs. The Consortium Partnership Manager will be accountable to the Steering Committee and will be in regular contact with the 4 agencies to ensure timely and quality implementation of the program. In addition, the Consortium Partnership Manager will represent externally and as relevant the consortium. She/he will be accountable for compliance matters and coordinate with AAH Grant Manager, Logistics and Financial colleagues.

The main activities that you will carry out are the following:

Objective 1: Establish and promote good coordination and information sharing within the consortium and with external actors.

Set up consortium structure and committees and formalize ToR for each of them.
Support the on boarding of new staff working for this project within each of the 4 organizations.
Chair and facilitate the Steering Committee, prepare for the meeting, and provide minutes.
Chair and facilitate the discussions in the Technical & Operational Committee; propose agenda and produce minutes.
Maintain a close relationship with the partners and inform Steering Committee Members of the results of the Consortium.
Ensure information is shared within operational teams as useful and in a timely manner.
Maintain project’s document sharing platform and ensure proper archiving.
Represent the consortium to the donor and external actor as relevant and in consultation with the Steering Committee.
Establish and follow up of a Communication & Visibility Plan; produce documents and overview of the consortium achievements for the use of Senior Management, to inform the donor and external humanitarian/development organizations in Gaza, etc.

Objective 2: Oversee the achievements of the consortium objectives and expected results by ensuring timely and quality implementation.

Ensure a systematic follow-up of the work plans of each project component.
Encourage coherence and complementarity between the different components of the project and bring consortium members together as relevant.
Support consortium partners in implementing their components of the project and support in solving issues as required.
Ensure that the MEAL Committee is functional, and the MEAL Consortium Lead develop, implement, and keep up to date a MEAL plan for the consortium.
Coordinate with the finance to follow the overall budget execution of the contract according to the agreements established with the donor and between partners.
Set up technical working groups or specific committees to address any relevant point or need for harmonization (e.g., on agriculture infrastructures components etc.)
Monitor implementation risks and action points needed to address or mitigate them; propose coordination on common challenges between partners as relevant (e.g., entrance of material into the Gaza Strip).
Lead & coordinate consortium activities under the direct line management of the secretariat such as Mid-year Review, trainings to consortium staff etc.
Encourage technical Learning between partners (e.g., presentation of study findings; peer support and review; common field visits etc.).
Line manages consortium team (1 to 2 positions).
Coordinate within AAH with department that can support greater quality and impact of the program (Advocacy, Technical Advisors in mission and HQ etc.).

Objective 3: Assure adequate grant, risk, and compliance management in close collaboration with consortium partners & AAH support departments.

Develop and maintain up to date a risk & compliance matrix to identify and address risks related to this contract.
Ensure agreements with donors and partners are in place and implemented respecting all the closes; propose amendments as relevant.
Ensure the donor regulations are implemented by the 4 partners and lead verification as necessary in collaboration with technical, finance, procurement, and compliance colleagues.
Review and compile donor reports and narrative reports of partners in collaboration with Grant Manager.
Address and solve in a timely manner compliance matter in coordination with AAH Support departments, the Grant Manager and senior management.

Does this description fit you?

Bachelor or master’s in Economics, Business Administration, Agriculture, International Relations, International Cooperation and Development, Political Science or equivalent.
Familiarity with oPt context and Middle East strong advantage.
Strong Technical Knowledge of Project Cycle Management.
Technical background in Economic Development, Food Security and Livelihoods and Protection.
Report & Proposal Writing Skills.
Knowledge of donor (EU) & EU Compliance rules.
Experience for 7 years in international relief.
Previous experience in implementing large scale programs of Economic Development, Food Security and Livelihoods.
Previous experience in managing or being part of a consortium preferred.
Previous experience in the management of human resources and teams.
Experience in external representation and coordination between different actors
Experience in dealing with compliance matters
Strong understanding of the humanitarian sector (Cluster, actors etc.)
Significant programming, advocacy, fundraising, and/or operations experience, working in both emergency and development contexts with NGOs and international organizations.
Knowledge of the organization and its lines of action preferred.
Excellent oral and written English.
Good Arabic (at least oral, Middle East dialect) a strong added value.
Mastery of Windows, essential advanced management of Excel.
Availability for geographic mobility (travel to work areas).

Our compensation package:

We offer immediate incorporation to a dynamic international network with the following remuneration package:

Formal work contract: 18 months commencing upon signature of the project contract
Base: Gaza, with regular visits to Jerusalem and West Bank. The work can be remote/ home-based depending on possibilities of travel in COVID-19 context and on candidates’ availability.
Compensation package: 29,647 € gross/year divided in 12 payments.
In addition, there will be living expenses and per diem paid in local currency, corresponding to approx. 750 Euros per month at today’s exchange rate, for a fully worked month (*).
Extra per month and per child (Under 18 years old): from 100€ to 225€ monthly (according to standard list of Action against Hunger-Spain).
Break: 5 working days every 3 months, break per diem: 215 EUR, break travel allowance: up to 360 EUR.
25 working days of paid leave per year.
Accommodation in guest house or payment of an allowance covering partially an individual rent.
Travel costs to and from the mission.
Expatriate health, repatriation, travel, and life insurance covered by the organization.

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