Bangladesh: Regional Livelihoods Advisor

Values, Vision, and Purpose At Food for the Hungry, we operate under a set of guiding principles we call “The Heartbeat.” This includes our Values, Vision, and Purpose, which serve as the explanation of who we are and how we work as an organization. Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty.

Position Purpose

The Asia Regional Livelihoods Advisor (ARLA) provides technical support, guidance and training for the implementation of livelihoods technical approaches to FH field offices (FOs). This position will ensure that projects / programs are designed with a clearly articulated Theory of Change, implemented according to work plans, and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities

*Please note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Key Result #1– Provide livelihoods technical backstopping for the region (70%).

1. Define and develop the regional livelihoods strategy in alignment with the CFCT model with the goal to build improved and resilient livelihoods of small holder farmers, agro-pastoralists, and fishermen, artisans and petit traders;

2. Provide technical support for the hundreds of existing Savings Groups (SGs) and future expansion of SGs throughout the region;

3. Provide technical support in the areas of climate smart agriculture, fisheries, economic development, and natural resources management;

4.Develop livelihoods technical programs, adaptation and scaling up of specific project models and/or best practices that contribute to specific CFCT outcomes;

1. Work alongside the M&E team and Field Offices (FOs) in the selection of standard indicators, the development of indicator performance tracking table (IPTT), and Detail Implementation Plan (DIP) for FS&L strategies;

2. Provide technical assistance to FOs in the implementation of livelihoods projects as specified in the DIP;

3. Liaise with the Global Service Center (GSC) and FOs to develop relevant livelihoods training for the capacity building of field staff;

4. Review scheduled program reports from FOs, ensuring compliance to livelihoods sector standards;

5. Actively participate in the Food Security & Livelihoods Community of Practice (CoP) and sensitize / mobilize FS&L CoP members the Asia region.

Key Result #2– Provide proposal development and networking support for new funding opportunities in the region (20%).

1. Assist FOs food security and livelihoods officer/point person in the development and writing of livelihoods proposals for funding opportunities;

2. Monitor potential livelihoods funding sources from USG, non-USG donors and donors with a strong Asia focus and strategy;

3. Support the FOs in the development of consortia whenever necessary in preparation for upcoming funding opportunities;

4. Identify key relationships to strengthen national and regional positioning and elevate FH’s profile with government, multilateral and private sector donors within the region;

5. Advocate and/or influence donor strategies by working in partnership with FH Affiliates and offices;

6. Network with partner organizations/institutions;

7. Attend and engage in regular meetings on livelihoods initiatives.

Key Result #3– Professional development / team player (10%).

1. Pursue training opportunities such as webinars, seminars, conferences, offsite time spent in networking and researching to add personal value as a critical tool in the success of the workplace;

2. Align professional development plan to organizational strategies as guided by the Director of Food Security & Livelihoods;

3. Pursue growth through assessment and mentorship for team building.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and Christian commitment to serving the poor and in full agreement with FH’s Christian foundation and beliefs as expressed in The Heartbeat: our Values, Vision, and Purpose;
• Excellent people skills including warmth and sensitivity, conversational, able to relate to and effectively communicate with people from different cultures (at various levels within the organization);
• Able to self-manage a diverse and dynamic set of responsibilities, proactively solve problems and / or suggest viable solutions while advancing goals and objectives;
• Demonstrated computer operating skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products, Google platform, and virtual technologies such as Skype and / or GoToMeeting;
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to plan and coordinate work, ensure the efficient flow of projects and processes;
• Ability to work effectively in a team and contribute positively to the development of that team;
• Strong knowledge of project cycle management;
• Analysis and synthesis skills;
• High integrity and a strong sense of professional ethics, and maintain a high level of confidentiality, privacy and discretion;
• Experience in working with groups or clusters;
• Experience with grant and proposal preparation;
• Strong networking skills;
• Experience working on complex, virtual, intercultural teams;
• Previous experience backstopping programs;
• Ability to independently travel internationally for extended periods of time;
• Ability to sit at a computer for up to 8 hours a day doing repetitive motions on a keyboard;
• Medical fitness to live and travel in rural and urban areas with extreme conditions and limited medical support;
• Ability to travel up to 25% of time per year in the US and internationally, to insecure countries or locations.

Education and Experience: Master's degree in Agriculture or related fields; minimum of 3 years of experience implementing and / or managing community development programs, preferably in developing countries in Asia; Technical background in agriculture and food security preferred; Experience working in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, or the Philippines is a benefit; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supervisor Responsibilities: This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Language: Proficiency in spoken and written English; with Bahasa, Bengali, Khmer, Hindi or Tagalog being a benefit. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret field program reports. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from the field, Asia Regional Office, or GSC. Ability to effectively present information to senior management, external audiences such as government officials, donors, public groups, etc.

Interested and qualified applicants may send their comprehensive resume to pkwong@fh.org