Food Security and Livelihoods Assistant

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