Food Security and Livelihoods Assistant job at Mercy Corps in Ma'art An Nu'man, SY-IM, Syrian Arab Republic. The assistant will provide support in implementing FSL programs and projects aimed at improving economic and social well-being of individuals and communities. The position involves project cycle management, community assessments, needs analyses, and coordination with local government structures.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in agriculture engineer, economics, Trade or English literature
- At least 2 years of previous related experience in agriculture early recovery and FSL
- Previous experience working with economic development, or vegetable fields, or in a related field
- Experience in developing and delivering training programs
- Experience in Data collection
- Experience in Vocational training
- A strong understanding of off-seasonal technologies, irrigation systems, and plant biology
- Knowledge of delivering business management training, and technical training in the field of vegetable and SMEs
- Strong local context will be an added advantage
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work as a team member
- Experience working for a humanitarian NGO is a strong advantage
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members in a cross-cultural environment
- Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning and problem-solving
- Proven ability to learn quickly, lead a program to achieve stated results and objectives
- Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational and prioritization skills
- Good command of English (spoken and written) is strongly preferred
- Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment
- Previous experience in insecure environments
- Good problem-solving skills
- Good command in English (Spoken and written)
- Computer skills – Word and Excel are a must
Benefits
- Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values
- Safeguarding and Ethics
- Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders