Action Against Hunger has been operating in Jordan since 2013. The Jordan mission is dynamic and rapidly growing, with large-scale WASH, Livelihoods and Mental Health and Care Practices (MHCP) programmes being implemented in host communities and the Azraq refugee camp. The Jordan country strategy combines humanitarian and development projects to address the needs of Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians through a holistic approach. With a team of 12 international employees and more than 100 national colleagues, the Action Against Hunger Jordan team manages a portfolio of projects for over 7 million euros, in response to the Syria crisis and its reverberating effects on development conditions in Jordan. Donors supporting these programmes include the EU via MADAD, AFD, GIZ, SDC,UNOCHA, UN Habitat, the Suez Foundation and ACF internal funding. Action Against Hunger also works in close partnership with UNICEF.Eleven years into the Syrian conflict, more than 1.3 million Syrians have sought refuge in Jordan; 676,164 are registered refugees and approximately 80% live in non-camp settings. This influx of refugees has strained Jordan's economy and resources, with Syrians often accepting worse working conditions and lower compensation than Jordanians and taking on low-skill, informal jobs in sectors such as in manufacturing, construction and agriculture. In 2022, Jordan had a 23% unemployment rate. For Syrian refugees, unemployment rates are significantly worse with 80% of Syrian r
Action Against Hunger’s Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Head of Department plays a key role in overseeing the quality, relevance and implementation of the FSL program. Reporting directly to the Deputy Country Director and liaising closely with regional and global technical advisors, the FSL Head of Department will oversee a diverse portfolio of social protection, employability and agriculture programs. The position based in Amman with periodic travel to Action Against Hunger’s field offices and project sites.More precisely, your missions will be :Contribute to defining the country startegy as well as the strategy and positioning of the FSL department;Coordinate the identification of needs and formulation of project proposalsTechnically oversee the implementation of programmes / projects ensuring quality of all FSL interventionsEnsure the active participation of Action Against Hunger in national sectoral coordination and technical forums and develop sectoral partnershipsTeam managementPromote capturing and use of learning, technical development, and research within the FSL Department
You hold a master's degree or equivalent in economics, international development or related complemented by significant experience in resilience / livelihood.You have previous experience in a similar role with good experience in areas of technical focus: graduation approach, value chain development, private sector.You demonstrate a high capacity communicator with strong representation skills and proven proposal writing and program development capacity.You are also well known for your strong organization skills, attention to detail, and your positive and resilient attitude.You are able to maintain a field focus and be responsive to what is needed to support quality implementation.Having experiences in the Middle East is a plus.
Starting date AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
9 months fixed term contract under French legislation or Jordan legislation
Remuneration package and competitive benefits
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The livelihoods portfolio is diverse and growing with social protection, resilience, agriculture, business development and private sector programming. In 2023 new programs are starting with a strong cohort of national FSL staff.