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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 that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize 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 that,

•            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.

SCI - Afghanistan

 Save the Children has been working in Afghanistan since 1976. Our way of working close to people and on their own terms has enabled us to deliver lasting change to tens of thousands of children in the country. The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child is the basis of our work.

We are helping children get a better education, we make it possible for more boys and girls to attend school, we help children protect themselves and influence their own conditions. We work with families, communities and health workers in homes, clinics and hospitals to promote basic health in order to save lives of children and mothers

CHILD SAFEGUARDING: 

Level 3:  The post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting the country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The FSL Coordinator will take overall responsibility for the implementation of food security  and livelihoods activities  and achievement of the project  targets , while providing strategic direction , technical  design, coordination , leadership  and management of the developing programme. He /she is also ensure the effective and efficinent implmenation activities according to approved donor and government agreements; and that the human , maerails  and financial resources of the project in respective operational districts are well managed in line with SCI financial , grant management  and other approved guidelines. He/she will further ensure quality delivery of  an integrated Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) program focused on improving food security, promoting income-generation opportunities, climate -smart agriculture , improved agronomic practices , value chain , integrated watershed management and livestock based livelihoods interventions to  enhancing economic resilience in targeted communities.  The FSL Coordinator will also ensure that all activities are gender-responsive and conflict-sensitive, with a strong focus on sustainable, inclusive market linkages and resilience building.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: The FSL coordinator will be  based in Kuner directly report to the FSL project manager whereas the FSL coordinator will be based in Kabul  directly report  to Head of Office.  

Staff reporting to this post:FSL officers

Direct: 00

Indirect: 00

Budget Responsibilities: Applicable

Role Dimensions: The post holder will manage the overall implementation of project, he/ she will establish a good working environment for project team, manage the project team and stakeholders, and provide good relations with rest of Save the Children's livelihood staff as well as with community members where the project is implementing.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :

The main areas of accountability and responsibility of this position are, to support the implementation of the FSL component under FCDO PREAVEL grant over the target province/s.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning and Coordination:

• Overall responsibility for  planning, and implementation of FSL interventions such as Cash for work , value chain development,IGA, climate-smart agriculture, watershed management, FFS and livestock management.
• Ensure the implementation of the food security  and livelihoods program through all stages of the project management cycle , with a focus on the achievemt of results  and quality activities.
• Maintain project tools which support project implementation and management review of progress .
• Support the field teams to prepare programmatic work plans, target tables and project budgets specific  to their areas of focus .
• Manage the project budget through approving expenditures in  accordance with SCI policies  and reviewing monthly  budget versus  actual reports , comparing with time  and target achievement.
• Oversee and coordinate the activities of the FSL project team, particularly  officers for value chain, climate smart agriculture  and livestock based livelihoods  interventions.
• Facilitate and participate in the analysis of agricultural crops value chains and the identification of value chain upgrading strategies and activities
• Support and lead agricultural productivity activities in the region, and participate in the selection of the project sites including for watershed and irrigation schemes and ensure the sites meet minimum project section criteria;
• Ensure the integration of climate-smart, sustainable, and conflict-sensitive approaches across all project components.
• Facilitate participatory community planning processes, including natural resources mapping, to identify key areas for intervention.
• Liaise with other departments including finance/administration, procurement and human resource departments to ensure adequate support for all project activities
• Working in close collaboration with the field office managers, FSL Advisor and FSL staff, develop an evidence based livelihoods strategy designed specifically for the context to guide programme direction.

2. Team Leadership and Capacity Building

• Provide strong leadership and guidance to FSL project staff, including mentoring, capacity-building, and performance management.
• Ensure that the project team is equipped with the necessary tools, knowledge, and resources to effectively implement FSL activities.
• Conduct regular team meetings to review progress, address challenges, and make adjustments to the implementation strategy as necessary.
• Implement capacity building activities related to an integrated watershed management , climate smart agriculture practices ,  and marketing in collaboration with Government counterparts

3. Program Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Oversee the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks to track project progress and measure impact.
• Work with the M&E department  to strengthen  and maintain  a project monitoring  and evaluation system, including an effective  field reporting systems that will enable  measurement of progress at output  and outcome levels .
• Ensure that all FSL interventions are regularly monitored, and lessons learned are documented to improve project performance.
• Coordinate with the M&E team to ensure that data is collected, analyzed, and reported accurately and on time.
• Prepare regular progress reports for donors, management, and other stakeholders, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and recommendations.

4. Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination

• Foster collaboration and coordination among key stakeholders, including government authorities, community leaders, local service providers, and other NGOs, to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Coordinate with local authorities, community leaders, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with local development plans.
• Promote horizontal and vertical integration across FSL activities, encouraging synergies between different sectors such as agriculture, livestock, and market development.
• Ensure that FSL committees comprising representatives from returnee, host, and Kuchi communities are established and effectively facilitate joint decision-making and planning.
• Represent the organization in relevant forums, working groups, and coordination platforms focused on food security, livelihoods, and climate change.

5. Gender and accountability

• Ensure that all project interventions are gender-sensitive, addressing the specific needs of women, youth, and vulnerable populations.
• Lead the integration of conflict sensitivity into project design and implementation, ensuring that interventions do not exacerbate existing tensions over livelihood resources.
• Work closely with the team to conduct gender and conflict analyses and adjust project strategies accordingly to promote inclusive, equitable access to livelihood opportunities.
• Ensure that all SCI mainstreaming policies are incorporated in all FSL proposals and activities.
• Be fully aware of how far the project fulfils child rights in terms of SCI’s strategic and thematic plans.  Ensure that Child Rights programming is effectively incorporated into all aspects of SCI’s work.
• Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety, security, equal opportunities and other relevant policies

6. Financial and Administrative Oversight

• Work closely with the finance team to monitor project budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and compliance with donor regulations.
• Oversee procurement processes related to project inputs, ensuring timely and transparent acquisition of materials, tools, and equipment for agricultural and livestock interventions.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor guidelines, and relevant national laws related to project implementation.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modeling Save the Children values
• holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, take responsibility for their own personal development and encourage their team to do the same
• widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members, and external partners, and supporters
• Values diversity, and sees it as a source of competitive strength
• approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS 

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture,Rural Development and community development , Natural resources management or closely related discipline from a recognised university with 5 years professional experiences or Msc/MA degree with similar education background with professional experiences in project coordination  and management . A Master’s degree is an advantage.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• At least 5 years of professional experience with an international development organization  in managing or coordinating food security, livelihood, ,  agricultural development programs in humanitarian or development contexts.
•  Strong background in value chain development, climate-smart agriculture, livestock management, or market systems development.
•  Experience working with vulnerable populations  farmer, communities, and rural populations, including a gender-sensitive approach.

Skills:

• Proven leadership, team management, and capacity-building skills.
• Strong project management skills, including budget management, work planning, and reporting.
• Experience with participatory community engagement processes, such as natural resource mapping and conflict resolution.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills for working with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of gender dynamics and the ability to implement gender-responsive programs.
• Experience with donor reporting and compliance.
• Excellent computer skills, including strong knowledge of MS Office applications
• An understanding of child rights and their protection and fulfilment in the development context

 Languages:

• Fluency in local language(s) and English (both written and spoken).

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

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We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

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