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Livelihoods Coordinator , United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)

Position: Livelihoods Coordinator
Consultant Location: Port-Au-Prince, Haiti
 
PURPOSE: The purpose of UMCOR’s Haiti mission is to provide emergency response, early recovery and transitional development assistance in the affected regions of Haiti. The Livelihoods Coordinator (LC) is to oversee the program and technical aspects of all livelihoods, food security, agricultural, and income generation programming in Haiti, build capacity of national staff and to ensure all related program objectives are achieved in collaboration with senior management and the project team.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Livelihoods Coordinator (LC) will coordinate UMCOR’s livelihood recovery programming focused on both immediate and longer term economic recovery programs for urban, peri-urban and rural environments, with particular attention to the concerns of youth, women and other targeted populations. The LC will lead assessment and monitoring of the humanitarian situation, project design, implementation and grant management, staffing, monitoring and evaluation in adherence with UMCOR and donor guidelines and standards. This position will be the lead technical and coordination staff person on relations with related key collaborators in the sector, including donors, international and local NGOs, UN clusters/offices, government offices, local partners (including the Eglise Méthodiste d'Haïti (EMH)), service providers, and other stakeholders.
 
Primary Responsibilities:
• Coordinate programs and projects in the livelihoods sector with emphasis on food security and income generation.
• Analyse and report the humanitarian needs and provide clear and detailed recommendations for intervention.
• Develop appropriate targeting criteria and mechanisms to ensure the needs of identified vulnerable groups are met.
• Develop concept notes and project proposals to expand livelihoods program of UMCOR Haiti with focus on food security and income generation.
• Draft terms of reference, select, and manage service providers and vendors for related services in compliance with established UMCOR procurement procedures.
 
         Plan and implement food security and livelihood activities such as:
  • Cash based interventions
  • Agricultural and livestock interventions
  • Productive asset restoration interventions
  • Income generating activities interventions
  • Small and Micro Enterprise development
  • Food aid interventions.
         Maintaining oversight of unit programs, budgets and expenditures to ensure timely use of funds.
         Hire and manage a team of national staff for program implementation and achievement of results.
         Develop work plans, in conjunction with related program staff, for implementation of all related programs; oversee implementation of all program activities and ensure work plans are followed or adjusted as needed.
        Ensure Livelihoods team staff compliance with UMCOR and donor policies and procedures as they relate to personnel, security, financial, and procurement/contractual standard operating procedures
        Recruit, lead and mentor national staff to fulfill the requirements of the program and assist professional development.
         Organize and facilitate training sessions for technical teams and assisted communities.
         Ensure monitoring of food security and livelihood projects (field visits, regular program monitoring, budget forecast, staff evaluation and planning, donors reports, monthly reports, etc.).
         Liaise with local authorities, target communities, research institutes, partner organizations, internaionala nd local NGOs, government bodies, UN agencies and clusters.
        Coordinate with other technical/program departments and support departments.
        Participate with the Mission leadership in the establishment and implementation of the mission strategy for UMCOR’s work in Haiti.
         Provide the Head of Mission with reports and other communication on all major aspects of programming.
        Travel extensively to conduct regular site visits for related assessments and programs.
        Other tasks as assigned by the Head of Mission.
                                                                                                        
QUALIFICATIONS:Postgraduate qualification and training in a relevant livelihoods and food security related area such as agriculture, socio-economic rural development, geography, international development, etc. Minimum 3 years overseas experience working with an international humanitarian/ development NGO, with strong program development, team management and financial management experience. Significant practical field experience working in post-disaster and humanitarian emergency contexts in the following areas of work and associated methodologies: food security and livelihood assessments, including PRA and other assessment tools; cash transfer programs (e.g. cash-for-work, vouchers, cash grants); agriculture and livestock programs; income generation programs; market analysis and market support interventions; practical application of SPHERE standards. Must be flexible and willing to work under difficult work and living conditions and able to work independently and carry out duties with oversight from afar. Requires pro-active leadership and managing multi-faceted emergency response and early recovery, integrated programming, with strong program development and multi-donor networking and acquisition skills.
 
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES: Strong organizational ability; experience in post-disaster and emergency project management, and the ability to work independently as part of a team; ability to understand the cultural and political environment and to work well with the local authorities in a diplomatic manner; and sound understanding and knowledge of US donor grant procurement procedures are required. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French required. Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to lead, influence and motivate others. Strong human resource management skills. Experience in working in insecure environments is essential. Prior experience working with faith-based organizations and in Haiti or the Caribbean is a plus. 
 
TO APPLY:
If you meet the minimum requirements, submit your cover letter, resume and complete the position related questions on our website at http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=GBGM&cws=1&rid=176   Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.   Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with hiring at the earliest possible date. Thank you for your interest in UMCOR.
 
The General Board of Global Ministries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.