Job ID
47503
Job Title
FOOD AND ECONOMIC SECURITY OFFICER
To work for
Oxfam Syria
Country
Syria
City
Der Al Zour
Field of Work
Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Technical, Leadership, People and Resource management)
-Lead the direct implementation of Oxfam FES activities including community mobilisation, beneficiary registration and verification, and the rehabilitation of community infrastructure.
-Lead stakeholder and communities mapping exercises, and support needs assessment and technical studies for infrastructure-related activities to ensure context-driven program design and delivery
-Lead and coordinate Oxfam staff and resources across the FES projects and targeted locations to ensure that programs are implemented in line with Oxfam policy and agreed standards.
-Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual plans for the project in collaboration with the project team
-Provide regular technical support to the frontline field team and local partners in community mobilisation, beneficiary identification and verification, and monitoring and feedback and a compliant mechanism
-Conduct quarterly review meetings with the project team to discuss the progress and challenges and advise any adjustments required considering the changing context.
-Coordinate and support Project Support Committees to participate in decision-making and delivery processes along the value chain.
-Supervise and support FES Assistant, field support personnel and site engineers to better deliver on his/her role and responsibilities.
-Organize regular meetings with key stakeholders and key actors at the community level to provide updates and timely resolve issues.
-Other duties may be reasonably required in supporting the delivery of team objectives and outcomes and any other responsibilities assigned by the Team Leader
-Lead the direct implementation of Oxfam FES activities including community mobilisation, beneficiary registration and verification, and the rehabilitation of community infrastructure.
-Lead stakeholder and communities mapping exercises, and support needs assessment and technical studies for infrastructure-related activities to ensure context-driven program design and delivery
-Lead and coordinate Oxfam staff and resources across the FES projects and targeted locations to ensure that programs are implemented in line with Oxfam policy and agreed standards.
-Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual plans for the project in collaboration with the project team
-Provide regular technical support to the frontline field team and local partners in community mobilisation, beneficiary identification and verification, and monitoring and feedback and a compliant mechanism
-Conduct quarterly review meetings with the project team to discuss the progress and challenges and advise any adjustments required considering the changing context.
-Coordinate and support Project Support Committees to participate in decision-making and delivery processes along the value chain.
-Supervise and support FES Assistant, field support personnel and site engineers to better deliver on his/her role and responsibilities.
-Organize regular meetings with key stakeholders and key actors at the community level to provide updates and timely resolve issues.
-Other duties may be reasonably required in supporting the delivery of team objectives and outcomes and any other responsibilities assigned by the Team Leader
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL
-Sound judgement.
-Listening
-Mutual accountability
-Self-Awareness
In addition:
-Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, Economy, Civil Engineering or other relevant fields.
-Minimum Three Years of proven Experience in Implementing Food Security and Livelihoods Projects
-Proven Experience in Local or International NGOs.
-Experience in supporting community and food-security related infrastructure
-Experience in supporting farmers and agricultural communities through improved access to irrigation systems, agricultural inputs and sustainable farming practices.
-Experience in use of participatory approaches to undertake, assessment and analysis with community leaders, local authorities, private and market actors, and local partners.
-Demonstrated experience in project management cycle.
- Strong ability to work within team and consult with a wide range of staff colleagues.
-Experience in Working with Stakeholders, Community-Based Organizations, and Local Partners.
-Proactive and with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
-Excellent skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and/or project management tools.
-Flexibility Under Pressure and ability to manage Work Stress.
-Strong ability to work within a team and consult with a wide range of staff colleagues.
-Attention to Detail and Excellent Numeracy.
-Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic.
-Sound judgement.
-Listening
-Mutual accountability
-Self-Awareness
In addition:
-Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, Economy, Civil Engineering or other relevant fields.
-Minimum Three Years of proven Experience in Implementing Food Security and Livelihoods Projects
-Proven Experience in Local or International NGOs.
-Experience in supporting community and food-security related infrastructure
-Experience in supporting farmers and agricultural communities through improved access to irrigation systems, agricultural inputs and sustainable farming practices.
-Experience in use of participatory approaches to undertake, assessment and analysis with community leaders, local authorities, private and market actors, and local partners.
-Demonstrated experience in project management cycle.
- Strong ability to work within team and consult with a wide range of staff colleagues.
-Experience in Working with Stakeholders, Community-Based Organizations, and Local Partners.
-Proactive and with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
-Excellent skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and/or project management tools.
-Flexibility Under Pressure and ability to manage Work Stress.
-Strong ability to work within a team and consult with a wide range of staff colleagues.
-Attention to Detail and Excellent Numeracy.
-Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic.
Salary and Benefits
Per Oxfam Salary Scale
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Mar 26, 2026
Expiry Date
Apr 10, 2026
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Required
CV Language
English