Regional Food Security, HEA and CH Advisor

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OBJECTIF GÉNÉRAL DU POSTE

Action against Hunger is an international non-governmental, private, apolitical, non-religious and non-profit organization created in 1979. Its goal is to combat hunger and dangerous situations that threaten men, women and children. Currently 500 expats and more than 5,000 employees are working for Action against Hunger in more than forty-six countries working in projects concerning four areas of focus: nutrition, health, food security and water and sanitation.
Under the general guidance of the Regional Representative, the Regional Food Security, HEA and CH advisor is responsible for :
1) Representation, Coordination and Networking: in the field of Food Security & Livelihoods, HEA and CH, humanitarian coordination and sustainable agriculture. Participation to regional meetings & fora, donor representation, regional organizations’ representation, networking with UN/ NGOs/ academics & universities/ regional bodies, advocacy (in the field of Resilience, Food Security & Livelihoods, sustainable agriculture / agroecology in collaboration with other ROWCA team members).
2) Management of (i.e. Support to and Follow-up of) regional projects: methodological guidance (tools, guidelines, advises), M&E tools & systems harmonization (in collaboration with the Regional MEAL advisor), follow-up of projects’ progress, support to scaling-up, backstopping, lesson-learning and the dissemination of good practices across countries. Team and budget management of the Food Security & Resilient Livelihood department.
3) Strategic development: identification of funding opportunities, development of partnerships, support to / lead on the design of regional proposals, donor negotiations & representation in its field (FSL,)

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