Ukraine Job Openings
Norwegian Refugee Council
Livelihoods and Food Security Coordinator Ukraine Chernihiv
August 20, 2024
This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Ukraine. Please note that we
are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication,
innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and
relationships.
1. Role and responsibilities
The purpose of the LFS Coordinator position is to lead implementation of LFS projects for people
affected by conflict & displacement in North Area region of Ukraine. The LFS Coordinator is responsible
for overseeing the planning, design and supervision of LFS activities implemented by NRC in relevant
area ensuring they contribute to the overall country and programme strategy.
Generic responsibilities
Specific responsibilities
2. Competencies
Professional competencies:
are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication,
innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and
relationships.
1. Role and responsibilities
The purpose of the LFS Coordinator position is to lead implementation of LFS projects for people
affected by conflict & displacement in North Area region of Ukraine. The LFS Coordinator is responsible
for overseeing the planning, design and supervision of LFS activities implemented by NRC in relevant
area ensuring they contribute to the overall country and programme strategy.
Generic responsibilities
- Adherence to NRC policies, tools, handbooks & SOPs.
- Implement LFS Country Strategy.
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Implement delegated LFS portfolio in North AO, according to plans of action, in line with
proposals, strategies and donor requirements. - Ensure technical quality of projects, with support from LFS Specialist.
- Develop reports as required by Area Program Manager (APM), LFS Specialist.
- Ensure proper filing of documents.
- Ensure LFS projects target beneficiaries most in need. Share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in activities.
Specific responsibilities
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Oversee timely and quality implementation of LFS project(s) in North AO, with support from
APM, LFS Specialist - Coordinate and lead on technical Assessments
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Contribute and support inclusion of Cash-based interventions and Market based approaches
in LFS Core Competency (CC), where appropriate - Coordinate distribution of Emergency Agri-Livestock inputs via cash transfers
- Coordinate distribution of productive asset restoration grants via cash or voucher modality
- Coordinate LFS Early Recovery interventions in targeted areas
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Ensure projects are directed to target population as defined in LFS Strategy through clear and
timely sensitisation of planned activities to communities -
Participate in field-level coordination with community stakeholders including participating in
Sub-Cluster LFS meetings - Line manage LFS Technical Officer, North AO, with capacity building and transfer of key skills
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Support in drafting of reports and contributing to Concept Note & Proposal development,
when required - Liaise and collaborate with local authorities, technical ministries and other key stakeholders
- Work with a Gender and Protection lens and ensure that environmental and nutritional sensitivity are incorporated into LFS activities
- Collaborate across other CCs to ensure Integrated Programming, including working with local partners Assist with any other duties assigned by Line Manager when required.
2. Competencies
Professional competencies:
- Studies related to livelihoods and food security (business, agriculture, development studies, food security) are desired minimum at university level.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience within LFS, ideally working at Team Leader or Coordinator level.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in LFS related analysis, Cash and Voucher Programming (CVA), microenterprise business, agricultural sector-based programs such as farming, agribusiness, soil science, nutrition.
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills and ability to liaise with figures from the humanitarian community, local government/army authorities, and other relevant actors.
- Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision and in compliance with basic security rules.
- Good computer skills.
- Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
- Fluency in Ukrainian essential, Russian desirable but not essential.
- Working English (written and verbal) is essential.
- Willingness to work in demanding, stressful situations with respect for basic security rules.
- Experience working with humanitarian organizations, private sector, donors, or international agencies.
- Planning and delivering results
- Empowering and building trust
- Communicating with impact and respect
- Handling insecure environments
- Manage resources to optimize results
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.
Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.
At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.
Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:
- treat everyone with respect and dignity
- contribute to building a safe environment for all
- never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)
- always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH
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