Job ID
43154
Job Title
Food Security and Livelihood Officer
To work for
HEKS-EPER
Country
Syria
City
Hamah
Field of Work
Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
- He/She works closely with the FSL Project Manager to ensure the effective implementation of project activities as per the work plan.
- He/She identifies potential delays and promptly reports them to the management, proposing mitigation measures to ensure project success.
- He/She leads in coordinating activities between the service providers and HEKS/EPER. This includes monitoring the implementation schedule, deliverables, and quality to ensure alignment with project goals.
- He/She identifies the selection criteria for project beneficiaries in alignment with project goals and donor requirements, ensuring fair and transparent targeting processes
- He/She is responsible for the registration and selection of beneficiaries, ensuring all data is accurately collected, securely stored, and regularly updated.
- He/She participates in developing the scope of work for newly implemented or suggested projects, contributing technical input and aligning activities with project objectives and community needs.
- He/She provides quality assurance for project implementation, ensuring that all activities adhere to internal regulations, project requirements, and donor guidelines.
- He/She prepares various narratives, technical reports, and financial reports as required, contributing to transparent and accurate project documentation.
- He/She conducts needs assessments, market research, and feasibility studies to identify potential livelihood interventions, helping to inform project decision-making.
- He/She regularly prepares and presents progress reports, keeping management informed about the project status.
- He/She maintains ongoing communication and liaison with local authorities, partners, vendors, and representatives from the Department of Social Affairs and Labor (DoSAL). Attend meetings as necessary to ensure smooth project progress.
- He/She participates in relevant sector meetings and workshops at the governorate level, fostering collaboration and staying updated on sector developments.
- He/She performs any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager, contributing to the overall success of the livelihood project.
- He/She identifies potential delays and promptly reports them to the management, proposing mitigation measures to ensure project success.
- He/She leads in coordinating activities between the service providers and HEKS/EPER. This includes monitoring the implementation schedule, deliverables, and quality to ensure alignment with project goals.
- He/She identifies the selection criteria for project beneficiaries in alignment with project goals and donor requirements, ensuring fair and transparent targeting processes
- He/She is responsible for the registration and selection of beneficiaries, ensuring all data is accurately collected, securely stored, and regularly updated.
- He/She participates in developing the scope of work for newly implemented or suggested projects, contributing technical input and aligning activities with project objectives and community needs.
- He/She provides quality assurance for project implementation, ensuring that all activities adhere to internal regulations, project requirements, and donor guidelines.
- He/She prepares various narratives, technical reports, and financial reports as required, contributing to transparent and accurate project documentation.
- He/She conducts needs assessments, market research, and feasibility studies to identify potential livelihood interventions, helping to inform project decision-making.
- He/She regularly prepares and presents progress reports, keeping management informed about the project status.
- He/She maintains ongoing communication and liaison with local authorities, partners, vendors, and representatives from the Department of Social Affairs and Labor (DoSAL). Attend meetings as necessary to ensure smooth project progress.
- He/She participates in relevant sector meetings and workshops at the governorate level, fostering collaboration and staying updated on sector developments.
- He/She performs any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager, contributing to the overall success of the livelihood project.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in economics, business, social sciences, law, agronomy, or related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in livelihoods programming.
- Strong technical skills in livelihood interventions, including agricultural livelihoods, value chain development, microfinance, business development services, and other livelihood-related activities.
- English/Arabic: Fluent (spoken/written) mandatory
- Proficient user of MS Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Ability to work in a structured manner and independently with limited oversight.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Excellent coordination and communication skills.
- At least 2 years of experience in livelihoods programming.
- Strong technical skills in livelihood interventions, including agricultural livelihoods, value chain development, microfinance, business development services, and other livelihood-related activities.
- English/Arabic: Fluent (spoken/written) mandatory
- Proficient user of MS Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Ability to work in a structured manner and independently with limited oversight.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Excellent coordination and communication skills.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
- HEKS/EPER Syria mission will prioritize applications received before June 15th.
- HEKS/EPER reserves the right to select a candidate before the deadline.
- This position requires field work across multiple locations, including Hamah City, Central, and Coastal Area.
- HEKS/EPER reserves the right to select a candidate before the deadline.
- This position requires field work across multiple locations, including Hamah City, Central, and Coastal Area.
Salary and Benefits
- As per HEKS/EPER salary scale.
- Medical and Life insurance.
- Medical and Life insurance.
About us
HEKS/EPER Swiss Church Aid is the aid organization of the Protestant Churches of Switzerland and has its headquarters in Zurich/Switzerland. HEKS/EPER works towards a more humane and more equitable world, assisting people and communities to overcome economic, social or humanitarian disparities in order to gain autonomy and to live with dignity both in Switzerland and abroad. Therefore, HEKS/EPER engages in development cooperation, humanitarian aid and church cooperation. HEKS/EPER has its own coordination offices in presently 16 key countries and around 200 projects world-wide. HEKS/EPER is a member of the ACT Alliance.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Jun 01, 2025
Expiry Date
Jul 01, 2025
CV Language
English
