Food & Nutrition Security and Livelihood Coordinator

GENERAL OBJECTIVE
The Food & Nutrition Security and Livelihood (FNSL) Coordinator is responsible for the development and
implementation of the mission’s operational FNSL strategy as well as for the quality of current and future
FNSL programmes throughout the design, implementation monitoring and evaluation phases. S/he
builds the capacity of the mission’s FNSL department and provides technical support to the project
teams and in particular to the FNSL Project Managers in a functional relationship. S/he represents PUI
to the authorities, humanitarian actors and donors for the FNSL sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
1- PARTICIPATE IN ANALYSIS OF FNSL CONTEXT AND NEEDS, IN THE DEFINITION OF THE FNSL
STRATEGY AND THE DESIGN OF NEW FNSL INTERVENTIONS
– S/he ensures the monitoring and analysis of national FNSL policies, national protocols, data and
FNSL assistance programmes from key FNSL actors in the country.
– S/he provides continuous information to his/her line manager, the coordination team and the
project teams, especially the FNSL team, on current and emerging FNSL policies, guidelines and
approaches at the national level and within PUI.
– S/he monitors the evolution of humanitarian FNSL needs in the country of intervention in
coordination with the project teams harnessing information provided by the FNSL cluster or
national FNSL coordination group, and/or, if relevant, by the Cash Transfer Programming (CTP)
WG.
– According to his/her analysis in the FNSL sector, s/he suggests to conduct needs assessments to
his/her line manager.
– S/he participates in the identification of FNSL needs in collaboration with the project and MEAL
teams, particularly through the integration of FNSL in needs assessment

– S/he participates in the definition of terms of reference and, if necessary, in collaboration with
the other sectors of intervention carries out multisectoral needs assessments, the results of
which s/he analyses to feed the FNSL intervention strategy.
– If necessary, s/he adapts and/or develops data collection tools to be used for FNSL needs
assessments, with the support of the FNSL Advisor from headquarters (HQ).
– In collaboration with HQ FNSL Advisor, s/he participates in the development of the mission’s
operational strategy, in particular for the FNSL sector, in synergy with the other related sectors
(Nutrition, WaSH, Protection) considering market-based programming and Cash Transfer
Programming (CTP) modalities, and in line with PUI’s FNSL intervention framework and national
policies / international recommendations.
– S/he participates in the facilitation of annual strategy workshops with the mission’s FNSL team,
from which s/he formulates recommendations / suggestions for the FNSL department.
– Based on the needs analysis and the mission’s FNSL strategy, s/he suggests new FNSL
interventions in line with PUI’s FNSL intervention framework and encouraging an integrated
multisectoral approach, with the support of the HQ FNSL Advisor.
– When developing new FNSL interventions, s/he actively participates in the design of FNSL
activities by ensuring their technical relevance, contributes to the writing of new project
proposals for the FNSL component, makes recommendations on the budget, human resources,
logistics and timeframe needed for implementation, and identifies quantitative and qualitative
performance indicators.
– When designing new FNSL interventions, s/he ensures the quality of the interventions by
mainstreaming gender and cross-cutting protection principles.
2- MONITOR AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE FNSL PROGRAMMES
– S/he supervises the implementation of FNSL programmes on technical issues and ensures that
FNSL activities are in line with PUI FNSL intervention frameworkand in line with PUI CTP Program
Guide.
– S/he provides technical support to the FNSL teams by responding to technical questions
(definition of activities, technical choices, implementation timeframe, quality control, etc.), and
identifying solutions to problems.
– S/he participates in the adaptation of technical implementation modalities, SOPs, technical
guidelines and other framework documents used in FNSL activities, with the support of the HQ
FNSL Advisor and/or CTP Advisor.
– If necessary, s/he contributes to the design and adaptation of tools for FNSL activities.
– S/he makes regular technical field visits and supervisions to monitor the implementation and
improve the quality of FNSL activities.
– S/he promotes coordination between the different sectors and technical departments in the
field (operational meetings, reports, etc.) and ensures an efficient flow of information between
the FNSL teams and the other technical departments for a better implementation of the
integrated approach.
– In collaboration with his/her line manager, the MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability,
Learning) department, and consortium partners if necessary, s/he participates in the design and
adaptation of monitoring tools for FNSL activities, as well as monitoring plans for each project
in order to meet quality and donor requirements, and to measure the impact of the FNSL
activities (quantitative and qualitative).
– In collaboration with the MEAL department if relevant, s/he ensures that the monitoring of
programmes with a FNSL component is carried out and validates the monthly PMTs.
– S/he alerts his/her line manager in the event that delays in project implementation are identified
and suggests adjustments (in terms of activities, area of intervention, targets, budget,
implementation timeframe, etc.)

If relevant and depending on programmes, s/he suggests to conduct technical evaluations of
FNSL programmes, participates in the definition of the terms of reference and participates if
necessary in the evaluations, the results of which s/he analyses to feed into the intervention
strategy.
– In coordination with the MEAL department if relevant and the FNSL teams, s/he participates in
the internal knowledge building strategy for FNSL interventions. S/he ensures the harmonization
and capitalization of tools and practices on FNSL projects on the mission in correlation with PUI
tools, and participates in the updating of the latter in collaboration with the HQ Technical
Department (TD).
– S/he encourages the experiences and knowledge sharing within the FNSL teams and actively
contributes to the knowledge building for the FNSL sector at mission level.
– If relevant, s/he encourages the production of research questions, assists in the development of
research protocols, and supports the implementation of action research on the mission in
collaboration with HQ TD and external collaborators.
– If relevant, s/he promotes the production of research and capitalization documents relating to
the mission where appropriate, in collaboration with the HQ FNSL Advisor.
– In collaboration with other departments and sectors of intervention, s/he ensures that the
cross-cutting principles of protection and gender mainstreaming are taken into account in FNSL
programmes.
– S/he ensures that the project/s, methodology, selection criteria do not harm the beneficiaries,
PUI teams or any other person. S/he immediately alerts his/her line manager in case teams or
beneficiaries are put at risk of harm.
3- ENSURE THE EXTERNAL REPRESENTATION AND SECTORAL COORDINATION OF PUI FOR THE
FNSL SECTOR
– S/he represents PUI to the national authorities, key humanitarian and development actors
(INGOs/LNGOs/CSOs) and donors involved in the FNSL sector, and ensures that good
relationships are maintained with each of them in line with PUI’s principles.
– S/he actively participates in coordination meetings (cluster or others) and technical working
groups in the FNSL sector at national level and/or if relevant with the CTP WG.
– S/he ensures and coordinates with the FNSL teams the sectoral representation of PUI for the
FNSL sector to relevant partners and different local authorities.
– In the event of a donor visit, s/he plays an active role in preparing and managing the visit.
– S/he participates in PUI coordination meetings and is an active member.
– S/he participates in the drafting, validates and transmits the internal reports / Sitrep on his/her
technical field in FNSL to his/her line manager and to the HQ FNSL Advisor. S/he ensures the
follow-up and analysis of FNSL activity reports.
– S/he participates in the drafting, validates and transmits the FNSL technical parts of external
reports to his/her line manager and to the HQ FNSL Advisor respecting timeframe and external
contractual deadlines (donor reports).
– S/he collaborates with the different departments and technical sectors of the coordination team
and ensures an efficient flow of information between the FNSL teams and the other technical
departments for a better implementation of the integrated approach
4- SUPERVISE THE FNSL TEAM
– S/he manages directly the project managers for FNSL activities of the mission
– S/he provides a functional technical support to the project managers for FNSL activities of the
mission.

– S/he sets up technical coordination mechanisms and organizes technical supervision of the
mission’s FNSL team.
– S/he participates in the definition of the organizational chart for the FNSL team and has it
validated by the HR department, the field coordinator(s) and his/her line manager.
– S/he supports in the definition of all the job descriptions (JDs) of the mission’s FNSL team,
including the definition of the JDs for the expatriate and national FNSL Project Managers.
– S/he provides an active technical support to the Project Managers for the recruitment of senior
national technical profiles in FNSL (definition of Job Descriptions, tests, recruitment interview
grids).
– Within his/her team, s/he ensures that each person benefits from an appraisal in writing at least
once per contract or per year, and at least before s/he leaves his/her position. S/he may be
asked by his/her line manager to contribute to the appraisal on technical issues for FNSL Project
Managers.
– If necessary, s/he participates in the decision to terminate the employment contract of a person
in the FNSL team in collaboration with HR department, the Project Manager, the Field
Coordinator.
– S/he is familiar with PUI’s Internal Regulations, institutional policies and internal processes on
the mission and ensures that his/her team understands and respect them.
– S/he identifies with the Project Managers the training needs for mission’s staff for the FNSL
sector and accordingly plans organizational, methodological and technical support, etc.
– S/he supervises the organization of external technical training activities and pilots and facilitates
internal technical training modules for the FNSL sector in his/her field of expertise.
– If necessary, s/he reviews individual action plans and capacity building plans of the FNSL team
members.
5- ENSURE LOGISTICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE MONITORING OF FNSL PROGRAMMES
– S/he ensures with FNSL teams that the logistical needs for FNSL programmes are met, according
to minimum standards and PUI’s recommendations (dedicated and adapted space available for
FNSL interventions, adapted material available, etc.).
– S/he ensures that orders for equipment are in line with FNSL programmes requirements and
local constraints (country certification, quality monitoring, etc.) while respecting the PUI’s
supply procedures.
– S/he contributes to analyzing bids made by suppliers for purchases with stringent technical
specifications.
– In coordination with support department, s/he supports the process defining and selecting
Financial Service Provider and/or system management within the framework of CVA
programmes and in line with PUI processes.
– S/he provides all the information needed to produce a cash flow forecast for his/her own
department to the Administration and Finance Coordinator on a monthly basis.
– S/he ensures up-to-date budget monitoring for the FNSL department on a monthly basis and
participates in analyzing, identifying any discrepancies and proposing adjustments to the
Administration and Finance Coordinator.
6- ENSURE SECURITY OF PEOPLE AND GOODS
– S/he ensures that the security plan is understood by his/her team and that security rules are
respected.
– S/he contributes to the gathering of security related information and disseminates it to his/her
line manager and/or the security officer on a regular basis or ad-hoc in case of emergency.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
➢ Education: Higher education in agronomy / agro-economy / agri-food.
Desirable: Knowledge of development in the Low-Income Countries.
Proven knowledge of agroecology, natural resource management, irrigation, crop protection
Proven knowledge of Cash Transfer Programmes / IGAs / Vocational training
Knowledge of nutritional security challenges
➢ Language skills: Advanced level in English and Arabic (oral and written)
➢ Computer Skills: Proficient user of MS office.
➢ Technical skills: Knowledge in project management, monitoring, evaluation, design and
negotiation
At least 3 years as a project manager in the humanitarian field
Successful experience in managing multi-sectoral programmes
Experience in food security and livelihoods programmes, income generating activities, agro
and marketing, cash transfers, market analysis, value chain analysis
Experience with humanitarian donors (BHA, DFID, ECHO…)
➢ Other required skills:
– Ability to work on own initiative / self-motivated, ability to make suggestions and take
responsibility in a proactive approach
– Flexible and adaptable to the needs of the team and organization
– Strong commitment to humanitarian principles
– Resilience to stress
– Diplomacy and open-mindedness
– Good analytical skills
– Good organization skills with an ability to manage priorities and a varied workload
– Ability to guarantee effective and timely outputs
– Problem solving and leadership skills – proactive approach to making suggestions and
identifying solutions
– Ability to work and behave in a professional and experienced way
– Proven management ability and inter-personal skills – team player
– Capacity to delegate and to supervise the work of a multidisciplinary team
– Strong commitment to support and develop the capacity of the teams through
mentoring and second-layer leadership
– Professional attitude and the ability to build successful working relationships with
contacts outside of the projects
– Ability to provide/structure instructions clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
– A high sense of discretion and integrity when dealing with sensitive protection
information
– Ability to integrate into the local environment, taking account of its political, economic
and historical characteristics.

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