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Position:                                          LFS Technical Assistant  
Reports to:                                     LFS Coordinator  
Supervision of:                               None   
Duty station:                                  Jigjiga   
Travel:                                70%                                     
Project number:                            ETFM 2401/2402 
Duration and type of contract:   6 Months    
 All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.   
Role and responsibilities 
The purpose of a LFS Technical Assistant is to implement delegated area of responsibility.  
The following is a brief description of the role. 
Generic Responsibilities  
These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work and Development plan. 
 Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines. Assist a range of support with the implementation of the LFS portfolio according to plan of action. Implements independently procedures and activities within own function or core competency as delegated. Responsible for organising and delivery of tasks in line with priorities and standards. Develop and maintain knowledge of the specialist area of work in which technical assistance and support is being provided, to be most effective in supporting the team. Use initiative in day-to-day problem solving in line with agreed procedures, priorities, and standards for the area of work. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management. Ensure proper filing of documents according to NRC policy.  
Specific Responsibilities  
These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly.     📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐  
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  Involve and inform the communities and community leaders about the activities Prepare weekly activity plans and submit weekly updates on achievement Work for the procurement, development, and distribution of materials and equipment are timely and according to the procedure Assist with training of the incentive workers and closely support and monitor their works  To plan and monitor the project activities in collaboration with the teams such as field assessments, market price monitoring, cash transfer, distribution of LFS inputs (agricultural seeds, tools, IGA materials) Prepare the required documentation of the project according to the operational plan and M&E plan To conduct regular meetings with beneficiaries, community management committees, local authorities, and partners on the distribution arrangement food production, IGA development, and other relevant issues. To contribute to the implementation of the project activities at the local level, in close collaboration with the communities, partners, and local authorities.  To work closely with local organizations (VSO, NRDEP, etc.). Contribute to the introduction of new technology, methods, and approaches to improve the quality of the activities. To assist the LFS project team in the identification of new projects and new areas of intervention.  
Professional competencies  
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.  
Generic professional competencies:  
Minimum 2 years’ experience from working with livelihood or food security as a Technical Assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context. 
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts. 
B.Sc./BA degree in agriculture, or other related fields 
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities. 
Good knowledge of English, both written and verbal 
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience: 
Good knowledge of the area and context in IDPs in Somali Region 
Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in local languages. 
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:  
 Local language Understanding of various donors requirement to work under pressure  
Behavioral competencies  
 Managing resources to optimize results Managing performance and development Analyzing Handling insecure environments Empowering and building trust Working with people   






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