FSL Sector Manager Job at Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: FSL Sector Manager Location: Maiduguri (with frequent travels to Monguno), Borno Job Type: Full Time Department: Programmes - FSL Level: Manager/Supervisor Start date: August 2019 Direct Line Manager: APM FSL Objective 1

• Provide and support to ACF's FSL Program Manager to implement of the program.

• Oversee detailed planning and implementation of FSL and multi-sectoral cash transfer activities in collaboration with the PM and Area Coordinator'.
• Support program budget design and updates; oversee budget monitoring and cash projections
• Contribute to organizational and sector- wide learning through good quality documentation of lessons learned, best practices, evaluations etc. for the FSL
• Assist the PM in preparing Cash internal and external reports for ACF and the community, including case studies and success stories.
• Identify program implementation modalities that enhance partnership & coordination with government official and local communities, internal integration within sectors and other programs (Nutrition, WASH, FSL, NFIs, etc.)
• Identify areas of cross-program linkages with other ACF programs in Monguno, Nganzai and Magumeri. Ensure program quality and adherence to program objectives, including respect of ACF technical guidelines, systems and established deadlines.
• In close coordination with the MEAL and field team, reinforce and coordinate regular program monitoring activities, i.e. Baseline, PDM, Market, Monitoring, Price Monitoring end line etc

• Manage Field teams to ensure compliance, technical quality and coherence in all FS/cash interventions.

• In close coordination with field staff; Supervise, review and lead technical assessments, surveys, design and M&E of the cash program.
• Assist FSL PM/AREA MANAGER/ Area Manager in the development of project procurement and work plans of the field teams.
• Conduct regular field visits, advice and provide regular technical support to field-based program team
• Ensure harmonization of program operating plans and protocols across the program as well as the mission, with the help of technical support from Regional coordinator, review tools and approaches, and ensure that technical standards, guidelines and methodologies are communicated and understood.
• Assist in recruiting, evaluating and coaching of program technical staff

• Ensure tracking and reporting of technical activities under FSL and cash sectors

• Compile monthly FSL program technical reports with an overview of activities and contextual updates, and quantitative indicator follow- up and submit to PM for consolidation.
• Review reports and gauge program progress against logical framework, ensuring compliance with ACF internal and donor's reporting standards.
• In coordination with the FSL PM/AREA MANAGER, follow up logistics requirements in coordination with the HOB, Area Coordinator and Logistics Coordinator
• Ensure that all program-related data and information is correct and of high quality, updated, organized and accessible to the country program, HQ and other key stakeholders and that lessons learnt and best practice are documented.
• Facilitate and support systematic monitoring and evaluation of activities.
• Develop activity progress reports for the program teams as well as contribute to the development of donor reports
• Assist the FSL PM/ AREA MANAGER in reviewing FSL program budget and then follow up with HOB/ Area Coordinator to ensure adherence to work plan.
• Review with FSL PM/AREA MANAGER and validate procurement requests for FSL program needs before submission to the logistics department.

• Participate in regular internal and external coordinator for the program at LGA level and at state level when required

• Coordinate with ACF and partner technical and support departments to ensure a common approach and sharing of information.
• Represent ACF with local authorities, partner and other program stakeholders
• Represent ACF at State Emergency Working groups (OCHA, INGO Consortium) when required by the Area Coordinator, FSL Coordinator and/FSL PM/AREA MANAGER
• Undertake additional coordination as requested by the PM and the FSL Coordinator.

• This job description is not intended to be al inclusive and the employee will also perform other related tasks as required and is responsible for reporting and communication of progress and achievement of the specific assigned task
• The employee should be flexible and adaptable with regards to the implementation of the daily work/activity
• The employee is expected to conduct all duties in a professional manner following Action Against Hunger Nigeria mission staff regulations and charter including promotion of gender equality.

• FSL PM: Hierarchical relationship
• FSL Head of Department/Deputy Head: Technical guidance, technical support, coaching
• Multisectorial Program Manager: Exchange of information, reporting, collaboration, coordination.
• Other Project Managers/Sector Managers: Nut/FSL/M&E: exchange of information on programs, coordination and monitoring and evaluation (integrated approach).
• Support department: Collaboration and exchange of information.
• Area Project Manager: Direct Line manager

• Local authorities: Communication, exchange of information in collaboration with the Field Coordinator and the Multi- sectoral Program Manager.
• Participate actively in Food Security Working Group, Cash Transfer Working Group, OCHA meetings, and INGO forum.
• Local and state government: Engage with stakeholders in coordination with FieldCo, Multisectorial PM, FSL PM and Other State Project Managers.
• Local Technical Coordination: Lobbying, animation and leadership.
• Other NGOs: Partnerships and technical exchanges or sharing of experience
• Population and beneficiaries: Definition of needs, targeting, communication and exchange of information.

• Degree in FSL related studies e.g. agro-economy, natural resource management, anthropology, etc.
• Minimum two years’ work experience in humanitarian contexts, with at least 1 year in conflict/insecure contexts.

• Professional, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and, culturally sensitive
• Excellent team, budget and project management and representation competencies
• Previous experience with cash transfer programming.
• Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited
• Fluency in English
• Commitment to ACF mission, values and policy
• Three years relevant work experience
• Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word)

• Previous experience managing multispectral cash transfer programs (i.e. Cash transfers or vouchers for nutrition, FSL, WASH, NFI, etc.)
• Previous experience with ACF
• Experience implementing programming on behalf of donor (i.e. USAID, ECHO, DFID, CIDA) funded activities
• Fluency in Hausa or Kanoori.