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Summary

Education

Master’s Degree, preferably in Agriculture, Food Security, and Livelihoods and/or a relevant discipline.

Experience

Additional Requirements

At least 5 years working experience in the livelihoods sector including 2 years in management or supervisory position.
Experience working on Partner Management, Implementation of integrated projects, Rights-based & partnership approaches.
Clear understanding and competency in project/program management and livelihoods training program management. Experience in implementing livelihoods and skill training programs, youth development, soft skills, stakeholder engagement, internal and external communication, and program monitoring.

Contract Type: Contractual, till 31 December 2024
Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

The Opportunity

The Technical Specialist- Food Security and Livelihoods holds the responsibility of supporting the team in addressing the vulnerability of project participants by ensuring the effective implementation of FSL activities. This role entails providing technical expertise and guidance for project execution, monitoring, and the capacity building of various partners and stakeholders involved in the FSL sector under BMZ & SC Korea project. The individual is accountable for supporting the project team across various aspects, including assessment, response analysis, design, coordination, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of all FSL components. Additionally, they will offer technical assistance to partner organizations to ensure the alignment of project activities with SCI standards. This role also involves overseeing the project’s work related to food security, livelihoods, and social cohesion, including enhancing the capacities of children, youth, parents, and caregivers, as well as providing support in livelihoods and food security. This is contractual position for the period to till December 2024.

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises or those who need better healthcare, education, and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated.
We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Contractual

Cox’s Bazar (Ukhia)