Livelihood And Food Security Officer South Sudan Bor

Position:                                  Project Officer – 1 position

Reports to:                              LFS Coordinator 

Supervision of:                        LFS Assistants

Duty station:                           Bor South County, Jonglei State 

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation. Our task is to improve international protection of refugees and internally displaced persons, and to offer emergency humanitarian assistance regardless of race, nationality or political views. Our efforts are founded on the principle that all human beings are entitled to a life in peace, liberty, safety and equality, as this is expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. NRC has been working in South Sudan since 2004. Our core competencies include Education, Shelter, WASH, Livelihoods and Food Security. 

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships. Being an employee of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in South Sudan, the Project Coordinator is expected to represent NRC in a responsible manner and always act in accordance with NRC’s Code of Conduct. 

REPORTING TO: LFS Coordinator

1. Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the project Project Officer position is to assist in the day-to-day implementation of the Sida Activities in Bor South Sudan.

Generic responsibilities (max 10)

These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the casual worker’s services agreement. 

1. Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines.
2. Assist with the implementation of the Programme portfolio according to plan of action
3. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
4. Ensure proper filing of documents 
5. Promote and share ideas for improvement of the Programme function

Specific responsibilities 

These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus, and type of programme intervention. 

• Conduct grass root beneficiaries’ mobilization and registration in the project sites 
• Participate in the identification of the capacity needs of the farmers organizations (cooperatives and groups) supported by the project.
• Collect and submit weekly or monthly report.
• Prepare and organize project activities such as trainings, strengthening capacity of farmers’ organizations, radio programs, awareness campaigns on post-harvest handling and gender issues.
• Plan for project’s day-to-day activities as indicated in the projects documents and assigned by the LFS Coordinator.
• Keep all files and documents of the organization for the field activities to be used for reporting. 
• Coordinate with the local authorities and the group’s members ensuring transparent project implementation.
• Responsible for all the activities undertaking in the demonstration gardens by the extension workers and the farmers groups.
• Liaise with stakeholders, community leaders and PMCs in the project implementation such as in beneficiaries’ identifications, registration, and awareness.
• Organize and provide trainings to farmers and the groups in all agricultural aspects (CSA, CA, VA, VSLA, agro-forestry, market linkages and others).
• Establish, train, mentor and follow up the VSLA for women, farmers and youths groups throughout the project life.
• Any other duties identified by supervisor.

Critical interfaces

By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:

• FSL staff in project area and in other NRC offices

Scale and scope of position

1. Competencies 

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories: 

1. Professional competencies 

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance. 

Generic professional competencies: 

•           Experience from working as a project assistant, community mobiliser/ agriculture extension worker in FSL programmes in humanitarian/recovery context

•           Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

•           Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

•           Some knowledge of English 

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience: 

•           Must have some high secondary /Diploma in Agriculture and degree will be an advantage 

•           Knowledge of the context in Bor South County

•           Knowledge in Community Mobilization or related field.

•           Knowledge of the Local language is an advantage.

2. Behavioural competencies (max 6)

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:

• Handling insecure environment
• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect

1. Performance Management

The Project officer will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews: 

•           The Job Description/casual services agreement 

•           The code of conduct 

•           The activity work plan