Livelihood Coordinator

II. Summary

Welthungerhilfe (WHH),

Welthungerhilfe (WHH), founded in 1962 under the auspices of the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), is one of the first global initiatives aimed at eliminating hunger and today one of the biggest aid agencies in Germany.

WHH has initially established as a support office for Afghanistan during 1997 in Peshawar, Welthungerhilfe initiated its programme in Pakistan in response to the 2005 earthquake to provide support to the effected districts in Khyber Pakhtun Khwa (KP) and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). WHH wound up its office in March 2010, only to resume its programming in August 2010 in response to the 2010 Mega floods that hit Pakistan. Between March and August 2010, WHH continued its interventions in Pakistan through its Alliance 2015 partners. In 2012, WHH implementation methodology, saw a paradigm shift, from self-implementation to implementing all projects with local partners. Today Welthungerhilfe Pakistan is working with national partners in KPK, Punjab and Sindh as well in cooperation with international partners e.g. Alliance2015.  Welthungerhilfe is largely supported by the German public, but also through institutional donors such as the European Union, the German Foreign Office, Department for International Development (DFID) and others. Welthungerhilfe Pakistan aims to support the most vulnerable and marginalized population of Pakistan affected by natural and man-made disasters by building resilience at household and community level.

Background of the project

WHH Pakistan is implementing the FNS based project through National/Local partners in districts Shangla and Kohistan, aims to improve resilience through food and nutrition security. Coordination with stakeholders including government departments, civil society and systematic capacity strengthening of partner organizations is also one of key themes of the project.

Overview of the Post

Livelihood Coordinator will fully support the implementation of food and nutrition security, income generation, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), multistakeholder engagement and systematic capacity strengthening of partner organizations as mandated by the project/programme. S/he requires to provide technical oversight and support implementing partners for smooth project implementation in programme districts of KP province. S/he will be responsible for ensure the compliances of the projects/programme and report it to program Manager. S/he expect to conduct required assessments, quality assurance of project, monitoring field visits to target areas, random verification in field and capacity building of the implementation partners in KP.

Location: Islamabad (with travel to programme districts in KP)

III. OBJECTIVE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Objectives

Coordinate, supervise and support the local partners in smooth implementation of WHH projects in KP

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.    Planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the project activities

·         Prepare annual, quarterly and monthly plans for the effective execution of project activities related to multisectoral project with special focus to improved food and nutrition security and systematic capacity strengthening of local partners.

·         Assist the Program Manager, other provincial office staff and local partners to break-down and elaborate the FNS interventions strategies in light of SFNS framework.

·         Assist program manager, other provincial office team and implementing partners in development of detailed implementation plans, help local partners for meeting the activities deadlines and support them to carry out project activities aligned with financial and programmatic standards of WHH.

·         Manage and mobilize the available resources within the available time limit for maximum results by allocating and distributing them properly across the project activities in line with the project documents.

·         Support the local partners in designing the ToRs for behaviour change communication strategy, formative research, participatory learning and action (PLA) and development of BCC strategy for diet/nutrition and WASH and PLA curriculum development and implementation.

·         Support the local partners & provincial MEAL team in designing Pre-KAP, minimum dietary diversity for Women (MDDW) and minimum dietary diversity for individuals (MDDI) as the basis for BCC strategy for nutrition and WASH.

·         Support and lead the technical working groups (TWG-FNS) for technical designing of the FNS interventions packages in consultation with partners and relevant line department.

·         Support partners in conducting skill gap analysis at local level, setting up micro enterprises and developing livelihood investment plan,

·         Support local partners in identification of trainees, training institutions and in shortlisting of trades for skill training.

·         Support the local partners in establishment of vegetable gardens, farmers field schools, demonstration trails, wheat seed production trials and dissemination of seed storage technology at project locations.

·         Support the local partners in package designing for provision of poultry birds, improvement in animal breeding and livestock husbandry, production of quality and multicomponent feeds and promotion of non-traditional poultry.

·         Organize and mobilize external resources such as skills, material and cash contributions from communities and other stakeholders to best achieve the project objectives

2.    Coordination and Communication

·         Assist the program manager to establish the effective coordination with project stakeholders especially with SUN Unit of planning and development department, UN bodies, PHF etc. as measure to coordinated implementation of project.

·         Support the local partners in designing the plans for capacity building of relevant department officials on sustainable food and nutrition strategy, and other FNS related aspects.

·         Assist the program manager in regular coordination with planning and development department, KP for implementation of MINS, learning and knowledge sharing at district and provincial level.

·         Assist program manager and local partners in coordination and communication with Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) at provincial level and its organs at district level.

·         Assist the program manager and local partners to establish close coordination and cooperation with district line agencies and authorities, and between local project partners, communities, and other stakeholders for the effective delivery of project activities and policy influence at local level.

·         Communicate relevant information regularly to the Program Manager, project staff, consortium members, partners and other relevant stakeholders in KP.

·         Mobilize partner organizations, stakeholders and target communities as per the agreement reached with the consortium to fulfil the objectives of the project.

·         Assist the Program Manager to follow up on terms and conditions and any agreements signed or agreed with other third parties including communities, local authorities, service providers, or material suppliers, to achieve the project objectives timely and with the desired quality

3.    Influencing Policies

·         Support the local partners to conduct the gap analysis for MINS implementation in project target area and build liaison with planning and develop department for effective and coordinated implementation of MINS in project target area.

·         Support partners in sensitizing local government representative for developing nutrition sensitive Annual Development Plan at VC, Tehsil and District level.

·         Coordinate closely with district authorities to share learnings of gap analysis and improvement in service delivery as per the findings of surveys conducted in the project in target area.

·         Liaise with different organisations, programmes and projects, and organise actions to influence policy at district and provincial level.

·         Support the local partners in the development of detailed programme modalities beneficiary selection criteria, beneficiary verification tracking sheets, support to follow core humanitarian standards, WHH code of conduct.

·         Support program manager and country office CRM lead to ensure complaint response mechanism is properly followed in project areas.

4.    Management of Project Activities

·         Support partners to reach out to most vulnerable community and households for achievement of project objectives and ensure for maximum results in food and nutrition security and BRIN approach implementation.

·         Lead technical working groups-FNS, FSL and maintain its regular meetings with partners for trouble shooting in activities planning and design.

·         Support the local partners in designing the community plans and village development plans to reflect the FNS and Livelihoods related needs and possible solutions in the plans and coordination with district authorities for inclusion of these plans in annual development plan.

·         Support the local partners for effective and practical designs of vegetable gardens and enhanced micronutrients intake through diversified vegetables production.

·         Support the local partners in all planning, execution, and reporting of FNS, Livelihood, WASH, Income generation, natural resource management and nutrition related interventions.

·         Support the local partners in coordinated execution of detailed implementation plan as per defined timelines and monthly and quarterly and reporting of project progress.

·         Work closely with MEAL team to ensure regular and timely monitoring and reporting of food security and nutrition interventions and timely execution of monitoring surveys and share their findings with partners and stakeholders.

·         Closely monitor the budget forecasting, expenditure planning and budget burn rate as per planned interventions in detailed implementation plan.

·         Conduct field visits at partners field offices and areas for monitoring of activities and measure its results timely and arrange feedback meetings with partner management.

·         To support in the development of concept notes on FNS, Livelihoods, WASH and emergency response with partners contextual knowledge and in close coordination with district administration.

·         Ensure synergy in project of WHH in KP at district and provincial level.

5.    Other responsibilities

·         Livelihood Coordinator may be assigned with other tasks and responsibilities of projects as per need by program manager.

Qualification and Skills/Compentencies required:

·         Excellent professional track record with at least 5-7 years of experience in the NGO sector working (preferably with international NGOs or UN agencies) in multisectoral projects related to Sustainable Food & Nutrition Security, Livelihoods, WASH programming/ implementation in KP context.

·         Have experience of working in partnership approach.

·         Preferable a Masters’ degree in Agriculture, Economics, Food Security, , or any other related field with contextual knowledge of Livelihoods, food security and nutrition

·         Proven experience in agriculture, NRM, enterprise/skill development, participatory, approaches & project management is highly desirable

·         Strong communication skills with the ability to manage information (report writing and presentations).

·         Substantive experience in developing and promoting collaborative partnerships.

·         Problem-solving and organizational skills in day to day and crisis situations flexibility, and able to adjust to changing context and situations.

Desirable:

·         Proficiency and experience in the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of projects, including multi-stakeholder partnerships and collaborations.

·         Sensitive and responsive to gender, ethnicity, disability and other social issues and other core values of WHH.

·         Have a participatory and team-centred approach and behaviour to work.

·         Proactive in liaising and problem solving

·         Excellent computer skills including navigating email, internet and MS WORD and PowerPoint

·         Experience in mentoring and supporting partners

·         Proficient knowledge of Core Humanitarian Standard

·         Excellent proficiency required in English, Urdu and proficiency in other local languages could be an asset

Key Working Relationships: Project team, Program Manager, local partners, MEAL department, Consortium members, Logistic department, WHH Emergency Response Team

The position holder should work in a client and team-oriented manner and adhere to standards as described in the “Welthungerhilfe Code of Conduct”. Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications sent together with a CV will be considered. Please provide references, but do not attach any written recommendations.

Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community."

Other Aspects

·         Accountability: In carrying out the above duties WHH Pakistan approved procedures relating to gender equality, accountability to communities and to donors, and code of conduct must be always followed.

·         Authority: As per duties and responsibilities

Other requirements resulting from the position (field visits, representative obligations etc.):

·         60-70% field-based job.

·         Represent WHH in clusters/ working group meetings/with government/other stakeholders, as required. with travel elsewhere in KP.

Security/Special Circumstances

WHH has a security management plan and security protocols in place to mitigate against risks wherever possible. However, the job may demand working in risky environments, therefore the job holder is obliged to follow WHH security management procedures.