Food
Security and Livelihoods Technical Advisor
Security and Livelihoods Technical Advisor
Job
Description
Description
Partners In
Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima
Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima
Organizational
Profile:
Profile:
Partners In
Health (‘PIH’), headquartered in Boston, MA, is an internationally recognized
non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for
the poor in health care. Through its service delivery, training, advocacy and
research, PIH works globally to bring the benefits of modern medical science to
those most in need and to serve as an antidote to despair. PIH operates sites
for clinical care, research and training in 10 countries (Haiti, Peru, Russia,
Boston, Rwanda, Lesotho, Malawi, Kazakhstan, Mexico, the Dominican Republic)
and has a growing network of affiliated organizations and initiatives in
several other countries, including Nepal, Burundi, Mali, Liberia, Guatemala,
and Togo.
Health (‘PIH’), headquartered in Boston, MA, is an internationally recognized
non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for
the poor in health care. Through its service delivery, training, advocacy and
research, PIH works globally to bring the benefits of modern medical science to
those most in need and to serve as an antidote to despair. PIH operates sites
for clinical care, research and training in 10 countries (Haiti, Peru, Russia,
Boston, Rwanda, Lesotho, Malawi, Kazakhstan, Mexico, the Dominican Republic)
and has a growing network of affiliated organizations and initiatives in
several other countries, including Nepal, Burundi, Mali, Liberia, Guatemala,
and Togo.
This is an
exciting time for PIH. The organization is taking on immense challenges while
its heightened visibility has brought the opportunity to influence even greater
changes on the global stage. As our work continues to increase in scope and
impact, PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values of the
organization (see PIH values ) to join the team.
exciting time for PIH. The organization is taking on immense challenges while
its heightened visibility has brought the opportunity to influence even greater
changes on the global stage. As our work continues to increase in scope and
impact, PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values of the
organization (see PIH values ) to join the team.
Length of
Contract: Indeterminate
Contract: Indeterminate
Position
Overview:
Overview:
The Food
Security and Livelihoods Technical Advisor is responsible for supporting the
improvement of IMB Food Security services by identifying and adapting
innovative best practices from around the world related to food security and
income-generating opportunities in underserved rural areas. Partners In
Health’s Program on Social and Economic Rights has historically offered
separate program activities in the areas of agriculture training and
microfinance. The Food Security and Livelihoods Technical Advisor will provide
expertise to guide the integration and improvement of these activities. The
Food Security and Livelihoods Technical Advisor will report directly to the
Chief Operating Officer and will work closely with the Food Security Program
Manager to meet the objectives of the program.
Security and Livelihoods Technical Advisor is responsible for supporting the
improvement of IMB Food Security services by identifying and adapting
innovative best practices from around the world related to food security and
income-generating opportunities in underserved rural areas. Partners In
Health’s Program on Social and Economic Rights has historically offered
separate program activities in the areas of agriculture training and
microfinance. The Food Security and Livelihoods Technical Advisor will provide
expertise to guide the integration and improvement of these activities. The
Food Security and Livelihoods Technical Advisor will report directly to the
Chief Operating Officer and will work closely with the Food Security Program
Manager to meet the objectives of the program.
Specific
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Identify and adapt best practices related to
food security and income-generating activities in rural underserved communities - Identify and develop strategic partnerships
both locally and regionally that support the improvement of food security
service delivery. - Develop operational research opportunities to
measure the impact and cost-effectiveness of food security services - Assist the Program Manager with evaluating
data and reporting streams, in collaboration with IMB monitoring and
evaluation staff. - Contribute to internal and external reports
for IMB leadership and donors at the direction of the COO. - Provide technical support to staff and promote
learning based on objectives and activities of projects being implemented
and ensure documentation and sharing of learning with other programs. - Provides technical guidance and feedback on
the daily performance of coordinators and assistants who support the
implementation of agriculture training and microfinance activities,
including IMB’s agriculture assistance workers (AAWs)
Qualifications
required
required
- Masters level degree in international affairs
or development, rural development, or economics. - At least three years of experience working in
an international development setting. - Demonstrated skill using Microsoft Office
software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet - Fluency in English is required. Professional
proficiency in French is highly desired. - Ability to live, work, and frequently travel
in the rural areas served by IMB. - Energy and stamina to withstand long working
hours and often stressful conditions.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to follow the
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