Food Security and Livelihoods Coordinator At Innovative and Powerful Vision

JOB TITLE: Food Security and Livelihoods Coordinator

LOCATION: Northeast Syria Or Erbil (70 % of the time in NES )

CONTRACT LENGTH: 12 months.

ROLE PURPOSE:

As the Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) & Early Recovery and Livelihoods (ERL) Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in shaping , coordinating and advancing IPV’s FSL & ERL programs in Northeast Syria. Your direct reporting line to the Program Team underscores your responsibility for contributing to the program development and coordination responsibilities . Your leadership will extend to the development of FSL & ERL novel initiatives aimed at addressing the root causes of poverty, capacity-building , youth support , boosting socio-economic status , and achieving sustainability , with a specific focus on fostering secure, productive, and equitable communities within the complex context of Northeast Syria.

About IPV:

IPV is short for Innovative and Powerful Vision (IPV), which originated in Syria in 2016. Beginning as a ‎group of activists, IPV emerged in response to the community’s needs and has been active in Northeast ‎Syria. IPV is a non-profit organization licensed in France, ERBIL, and Northeast Syria (NES). Our work ‎encompasses the Education, Health & Nutrition, Protection, FSL and Early Recovery. We employ ‎integrated approaches to address immediate humanitarian needs and develop the capacity of ‎individuals through our humanitarian programs‏.‏

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILTY:

Coordination:

1. Maintain effective communication and coordination with the NES working group and other pertinent working groups.
2. Champion the inclusion of new partners and actively explore opportunities to expand IPV’s reach.
3. Assist the Program team in developing projects and ensuring the smooth implementation of FSL & ERL activities.
4. Contribute to providing and reviewing technical studies for Food Security, Early Recovery, and Livelihood interventions.
5. Collaborate with partners, engage with project stakeholders, and participate in cluster/coordination meetings.
6. Supervise field teams to implement project activities in line with humanitarian standards and IPV’s objectives.

Program Development :

1. Contribute to FSL & ERL proposal writing.
2. Track activity progress, collect project indicators, and provide internal status reports.
3. Participate in recruitment, including drafting TORs and JDs, and conducting interviews.
4. Support new employee orientation and team-building activities.
5. Engage in the Performance Appraisal Process and assess training needs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, relevant experience in coordination, and development of FSL & ERL Projects.

Experience:

1. Minimum of 4 years’ work experience in the humanitarian sector, with at least two years in an FSL Coordinator or similar role.
2. Good experience in coordination and development of FSL ERL sector , including, livelihood & Capacity building Agriculture, Value Chains, and Food Security.
3. Proven experience in reporting project progress to partners/donors.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Proven management skills, multitasking, and well-organized approaches.
2. Leadership and decision-making skills.
3. Strong communication skills.
4. Proficient in both written and spoken Arabic and English. Knowledge of Kurdish is desirable.
5. Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in an ever-changing environment.
6. Proficient in computer skills, especially Microsoft Office.

Note: IPV is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

IPV is committed to the safeguarding and safety of children, young people and adults, and we expect all staff to adhere to PSEA and child protection policies.

The application deadline is 17-06-2024