Pakistan Job Openings

CARE International in Pakistan

Food Security & Livelihood (FSL) and Cash Transfer Specialist (Emergency)

Bahund Sindh

August 22, 2024

Posted date

22nd August, 2024

Last date to apply

3rd September, 2024

Country

Pakistan

Locations

Sindh

Category

Development Sector

Type

Contractual

Position

CARE is a leading global humanitarian and development organization. Since its establishment in 2005, CARE Pakistan (CP) has been at the forefront of responding to major disasters and implementing a wide range of development projects. CARE Pakistan operates through its local partners and engages with a variety of stakeholders, making collaboration a cornerstone of its work across the country.
Job Summary:
The position will provide technical inputs at all stages of food security and livelihood and cash transfer programming, including for secondary data reviews, assessment conceptualization, project design, logistical preparations, training of field & partner staff, supporting data collection teams during data collection, data cleaning, analysis, production of information products, and dissemination of information products, etc. It will be involved in partner coordination, donor reporting, presentations, and will be required to provide input to the strategic planning. The Specialist will also be responsible for developing and implementing a continuous capacity building program for CARE staff, and for providing training to partners. The position will play a lead role in managing the establishment and set-up of Cash Transfer Programming (CTP) as well as any FSL initiatives by focusing on market analysis, cash transfer modalities, targeting and implementation. The post holder will work closely with program management to ensure that assistance complements and enhances the recovery and strengthening of local markets. The role will also involve coordination with the wider community and with local financial partners on the delivery mechanisms, transfer values and targeting of CTP.
Key Responsibilities: (95%)

Assist the CP project staff and partner staff in developing and reviewing of detailed Guidelines/Standard Operating Procedures for Livelihoods activities both cash based, and non-cash based (Agriculture, Kitchen Gardening, Livestock, Poultry Rearing, and micro-enterprise) interventions.
Establish processes/systems that ensure proper tracking, establish accountability and capture the information essential to ensure best possible reporting of financial, narrative and statistical information as may be required by government, donors etc. related to FSL activities.
Leading on the CTP Feasibility and Risk Assessment; undertaking the CTP Delivery Mechanism Assessment, providing recommendations and contingency planning to support the scale up of cash transfer programming; support the cash advocacy strategy/plan.
Ensure DRR is integrated in all Food Security and Livelihoods activities.
In consultation with partner, plan and follow up on FSL activities such as field assessments, market mapping, market price monitoring, and distribution of inputs (livestock, seeds & tools etc.) and implementation of training etc.
Provide technical support in determining the approaches and technical training to beneficiaries to enhance their skills for above mentioned activities.
Develop and establish better linkages and collaboration between Organization partners, line departments and other direct stakeholders in the district and local level for getting useful scientific information, inputs and share them with the line manager and at the community level.
Support and technically advise implementing partner(s) on the project implementations in FSL interventions to standardize practices and modalities.
Work with and provide timely technical support to the implementing partner(s) maintaining a respectful and constructive relation with them.
Keep track of Food Security, Agriculture and Livelihood activities performance, and contribute in conducting PDMs and implementation of key learnings in future programming;
Contribute to the rapid need assessment and market analysis at time of new displacements or a crises situation, as per organization standard tools.
Closely coordinate with Organization’s MEAL Unit to ensure that relevant output and outcome indicators for FSL based interventions are systematically being collected and analyzed in a manner that will help the Country Office determine efficiency and effectiveness as well as the appropriateness of such activities.
Ensure, in coordination with other programs and support functions, adherence of Government, NGO, and cluster partners to all operational and reporting obligations.
Represent Organization at FSL working groups/Cluster meetings in the targeted districts as well as provincial and national level. Work with an objective of positioning the organization in a strong position to cluster and also with other key sector partners.
Represent the technical side of the Organization’s program to various Government bodies, UN, FSL Working groups/Cluster, and other NGOs at national, provincial and district level.
Contribute in the development of new proposals, narrative and budget in collaboration with Business Development, Logistics, Finance, HR, and Program Staff.
Contribute in the preparation of donor reports, ensuring high quality reporting with accurate information.

Perform Other Duties as Assigned (5%):

Undertake any additional tasks or responsibilities as required by the organization or the emergency situation.
Ensure full compliance with CARE International’s Safety & Security Principles, recognizing that safety and security is everyone’s responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOW HOW)

A) Education/Training:

Bachelor’s Degree in Livestock’s, Agriculture, Social Sciences and Rural Development or other related field; a Master’s degree will be preferred.
Demonstrated 5 years of experience in Food Security & Livelihoods and Cash based programming preferably with an International NGO in a similar capacity; and a minimum of 5 years’ experience implementing FSL projects in rural districts of Pakistan;
Familiarity with UN guidelines, Sphere Standards and other humanitarian accountability frameworks as well as international codes of conduct.

Note: This position is conditional on the availability of funding. Further, this position will be for deployment in Sindh with the exact duty station to be notified at the time of offer, depending upon the response location. Applications for this position will be screened and interviewed on a rolling basis.

CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from the candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Note: Individuals can apply using Brightspyre or send their resumes directly to pakhr@care.org clearly mentioning the position title in the subject line of the email, before the stated deadline. Please share your current as well as salary expectations along with the CV.

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