Date of start desired : 01/06/2024
Type of contract : French « CDD » (Fixed term contract) until 30/11/2024
Localisation : Solidarités International Headquarter, Clichy with field visits. Working from home possibilities.
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international NGO which, for over 40 years, has been helping people affected by armed conflict and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter. Present in more than twenty countries, the SI teams - made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at head office and a number of volunteers - work with professionalism and commitment, while respecting different cultures.
Solidarités International's FSL interventions support populations from the shock absorption phase with food assistance and go as far as strengthening the resilience of their livelihoods to cope with and adapt to future shocks (see SI's 2025 FSL strategy for more information).The overall objective of FSL teams in the field is to ensure sustainable food and economic security for populations affected by conflict, economic or health shocks or natural disasters. The FSL sector at Solidarités International will be strengthened in 2024 with the arrival of additional resources at head office level. In particular, we want to develop our activities to strengthen the economic security of vulnerable populations by supporting their access to employment or entrepreneurship, particularly in the agricultural and food sectors.
The FSL (Food Security and Livelihoods) Regional Expert, attached to the \"Red\" geographical desk, supports the teams in the following countries: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Nigeria, South Sudan.
He/she will help to ensure that projects are of the highest possible quality, by carrying out a range of responsibilities according to the specific needs of these countries:
In order to fulfil these responsibilities, 50% of the time will be spent in the countries in the region.
Training: Agronomist/agricultural engineer, agricultural or veterinary technician, studies in rural development, geography, economics, local development, food safety.
Experience: At least 5 years' experience in humanitarian missions or at head office on Food Security and Livelihoods projects or programs (including at least two years as coordinator or technical advisor).
Experience in one or more of the following approaches: agro-ecology, territorial approach, value chain, nutrition, disaster risk reduction, adaptation to climate change.
Experience in one or more of the country of operations would be an asset.
Technical and methodological skills :
IT skills :
Languages – by order of priority:
Other:
Position based at Solidarités International headquarters in Clichy la Garenne (Mairie de Clichy metro station) with frequent travel to the field.
Do you recognize yourself in this description? If so, please send us your CV and cover letter!
Applications containing only CVs will not be considered.
Solidarités International reserves the right to close a recruitment before the deadline of the announcement. Thank you for your understanding.
To learn more about Solidarités International: www.solidarites.org
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