Food Security and Vulnerable Livelihoods officer-Urgent

Oxfam is one of the world's leading International Humanitarian Agencies, assisting people affected by poverty, natural disasters and conflict throughout the world. With over 5,000 staff and dedicated volunteers in more than 90 countries, Oxfam is able to achieve the greatest impact to alleviate poverty and suffering through combining emergency response work, long-term development programmes, and campaigning for lasting change.

Oxfam has been working in Nepal since the 1980s, addressing the poverty and injustice faced by women and other socially excluded groups. Since April 25, 2015 Oxfam is also responding for the Earthquake crisis. It is a challenging environment in which to work but Oxfam’s global influencing experience is its strength.

We know our policy goals and with a new Constitution in place, we need to move fast! There is much to do.  Are you interested?  A new team is forming so there isn’t a better time to join!Oxfam is currently recruiting to the following positions. We encourage you to apply!

EFSVL Officer

 Level – D1 - Six months fixed term contract (extendable) based in Sindhupalchowk

JOB PURPOSE: Support the implementation of Oxfam Emergency Food Security and Vulnerable Livelihoods activities, including long term rehabilitation activities, in earthquake-affected areas of Nepal.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Take lead in technical designing of agriculture/livestock related activities Identify the potential agriculture and livestock commodity for different agro climatic zone and plan for promotion of these commodities in close coordination with DADO, DLSO and District agriculture coordination committee.

·         Develop and implement plans for market oriented production of high value agriculture and livestock product including capacity building of the beneficiaries and relevant partner staffs for agro/livestock enterprises such as production, quality control, management and marketing

·         Establish strong coordination with food security cluster, DADO, DLSO, and other relevant organization working in sector of agriculture based livelihood promotion activities.

·         Partner management related to activity planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and reporting

·         Market mapping and economic analysis of agriculture/livestock commodities in the market

·         Perform assessments and data collection

·         Manage information and maintain the database regarding beneficiaries and activity progress.

·         Work closely with the field teams and community committees to verify data collected from the field

·         Support beneficiary verification and registration

·         Support technical training sessions when relevant/appropriate

·         Support organisation of and arrangements for distributions

·         Perform post-distribution monitoring activities and longer-term monitoring

·         Support EFSVL Team leader in project planning, reporting and implementation requirements

·         Support Team Leader closely to manage operations such as developing weekly planner, working with Finance, Logistics & HR, coordination with Shelter, WASH, Gender and MEAL for ensuring proper implementation of the planning.

·         Ensure timely implementation of plans by the partner organisations

·         Maintain coordination with local government bodies, line agencies and other agencies to ensure quality program implementation

·         Preparing timely updates and reports and submit to team leader

·         Perform any other duties as assigned by the line manager

 SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:

·         Bachelor degree in agriculture

·         Minimum 3 years in similar positions/experience (programme support, field-experience) 

·         Excellent communication skills, ability to convey complex information in a straightforward, interesting way (strong English and Nepali)

·         High attention to detail, critical analysis and decision-making

·         Able to manage data accurately and efficiently

·         Experience in conducting assessments and supporting analysis of results

·         Experience in working with rural communities and community based organizations

·         Ability to work with and influence government agencies, private sector and civil society organizations

·         Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relations with multicultural and multi ethnic teams, including working with partner organisations

·         Good organizational and communication skills with international and national staff.

·         Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

·         Excellent report writing skills

·         Experience and commitment to promote equity, gender and diversity

·         Previous working experience with international/non-profit organizations.  

·         Experience in emergency and early recovery programmes.

·          Mature and professional attitude and approach.

EFSVL Assistant (Data management)

Level E1 – Fixed term contract till end of March 2016 based in Sindhupalchowk

JOB PURPOSE: Support the implementation of Oxfam Food Security and Early Livelihoods Recovery, including long term rehabilitation activities, in earthquake-affected areas of Nepal.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·                Perform assessments and data collection.

·                Data entry and experience with Excel, other database programmes

·                Work closely with the field teams and community committees to verify data collected from the field

·                Support beneficiary verification and registration;

·                Support technical training sessions when relevant/appropriate

·                Developing data dissemination plans, synthesising and analyzing complex information and compiling and sharing reports.

·                Support EFSVL Team leader in project planning and implementation requirements

·                Support EFSVL Team leader in project reporting and developing case study from real field base.

·                Support market mapping activities.

·                Work with partner organisations, local authorities, and coordinate with other agencies

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:

·       Bachelor degree in agriculture, economics, political science, rural development or relevant field.

·       Minimum two years in similar positions/experience (programme support, field-experience) 

·       Good communication skills, ability to convey complex information in a straightforward, interesting way (strong English and Nepali).

·       Attention to detail and critical analysis.

·       Experience in data entry and database management (Excel)

·       Experience conducting assessments and supporting analysis of results

·       Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relations with multicultural and multi ethnic teams, including working with partner organisations

·       Good organizational and communication skills with international and national staff.

·       Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines. .

·       Experience and commitment to promote equity, gender and diversity

     Applications for the above positions can be sent by 10 December 2015 via mail to recruitment_nepal@oxfam.org.uk or G.P.O. Box 2500. Please submit the application letter indicating clearly the position applied.  Due to emergency response the recruitment for this position will resume as we receive applications and potential candidates might be contacted before the closing date.