Food Security & Livelihoods Assessment, Nigeria
General objective:
- To assess the food security and livelihoods situation in Northern Nigeria
- To contribute to an assessment report at the end of the assessment in which viable activities for ACF are proposed.
- To contribute to a concept note for sharing with possible donors.
Objectives:
To evaluate and document the Food Security and livelihoods situation of the local agro-pastoral and agriculture population in Northern Nigeria
• To use and adapt ACF tools and FSL assessment guidelines to evaluate the FSL situation in the areas of interest
• To consider the conceptual framework of malnutrition, the sustainable livelihoods framework and the household economy approach as guiding tools for analysis
• To ensure the assessment is facilitated in a participatory and conclusive manner, involving local communities and population
• To ensure linkages and consultation with local, state and national technical government structures, national and international NGOs/actors and technical institutions are facilitated
• To ensure common and integrated reflections with the Wash and Nutrition teams
• To prepare a comprehensive and detailed report about the assessed FSL situation and systems in ACF areas of interest
• To ensure the report contains overall recommendations, and additionally recommendations for adequate ACF program interventions responding to identified needs of the population, providing integrated solutions together with Nut and WASH
• To participate in defining and integrated approach for ACF / FS strategy of interventions
To plan, organize and propose food security and livelihoods activities
• Identification of objectives and proposition of a food security and livelihoods strategy
• Identification of results and activities expected with the numbers of beneficiaries and the objectively verifiable indicators
• Design of a clear methodology of intervention with a view towards integration of Food Security, Nutrition and Water Sanitation activities.
• Proposition of a possible human resources plan
• Elaboration of a concept paper / proposal including logical framework, narrative and budget, according to ACF principles and ways of working
To support donor contacts and representation for project funding (if need be)
• To present the prepared and validated concept note to donors and other actors if applicable
• To support the HOM with technical discussions and representation for donors and funding agencies in Nigeria
Qualifications:
Education / specific degree / special skills:
Min. bachelor’s degree in development, economics, tropical agriculture, or related studies.
Excellent writing and analytical skills.
Experience with the various analysis and assessment tools
Good management and representation competencies.
Experience with agro-pastoral and/or livelihoods programming.
Experience in developing world context.
Humanitarian field experience requested: Yes
LANGUAGES
French: no English: Yes Spanish: no Other: Haoussa helpful
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