International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and Nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in under-served communities worldwide.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Officer, Food Security & Livelihood
Location: Monguno, Borno
Category: Food Security & Livelihoods
Program Description (Background): WFP Activity 1
Job Summary
- The purpose of this role  is to assist in the development, implementation and monitoring food security and Livelihood  projects as directed.Â
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.
Main Task and Responsibilities
- Develop project implementation plans for FSL activities including budgeting, Monitoring plan PMP and project reports
- Implement FSL project activities according to project/program plans and ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist.
- Prepare and develop status reports as required.
- Ensure documentation including  filing of project acitivities.
- Promote and share ideas for technical improvement.
- Support, mentor and coach junior FSL team members.
- Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders as directed.
- Supervise the implementation of all FSL activities as directedReview achievements and constraints and keep supervisor updated.
- Ensure  projects implementation is in line with IMC technical guidelines, donor regulations and are done on time with quality.
- Coordinate finance, logistics, HR and administration to ensure appropriate support are available to that ensures smooth running of FSL activities.Â
- Follow up all IMC implementation with  local partners, government department and service providers.
- Identify training needs of FSL teams, partners and community committees and organize/facilitate training events as needed.
- Assist in identifying training needs of Junior FSL staffas required
- Assist with the training of the FSL teams to ensure they have a solid understanding of the project technical design, implementation approaches, IMC & donor’s policies and tools, including M&E tools.
- Lead on stakeholder sensitization and maintain good working relationship with all stakeholders in the respective geographic areas.Â
- Represent IMC at local externally as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.
Job Requirements
- Candidates should possess a B.Sc Degree in Agriculture or other relevant field with Two years of field experience or Masters Degree required in Agriculture or other relevant field.
- Experience in food security, agriculture, livestock and Cash programming, including experience in early recovery following natural disaster.
- Experience in assessment, program design and evaluation and technical training and support.Â
- An up-to date understanding of food security, emergency response, early recovery, food security and livelihoods concepts.Â
- Familiarity with design and programming processes of different donorsÂ
- Proficient analytical skills that demonstrate an understanding of the current concepts, priorities, and issues in program monitoring, data collection and evaluation.Â
- Skills in technical proposal writing, designing and implementing food security programs
- Ability to exhibit tact, diplomacy, and resourcefulness in dealing with high level officials from donor agencies, international organizations, and other foreign and domestic government officials and partners. Â
- Must have excellent English written and oral communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments within International Medical Corps, donors, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector.
- Ability to work under tight schedule, in stressful/insecure environment
Additional Technical or Language Requirements:
- English Local languages (Hausa, Kanuri and Shuwa)
Application Closing Date
1st August 2025
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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