SAVE THE CHILDREN - Food Security and Livelihoods Technical Advisor - Italia

Save the Children Italia sta selezionando un/a Food Security and Livelihoods Technical Advisor da inserire nella sua operatività in Italia. Durata 12 mesi. Scadenza candidature 04/09/2022 Food Security and Livelihoods Technical Advisor - Italia POSITION Food Security and Livelihoods Technical Advisor AREA International Programmes & Advocacy REFERENT Thematic Coordinator CONTRACT TYPE Co.co.co. (collaborazione coordinata e continuativa) ANNUAL GROSS SALARY 28.000 - 33.000 € JOB PURPOSE The Food Security and Livelihoods Technical Advisor (hereinafter TA) will contribute to deliver SC Italy IP Programmes strategy 2022/2024 and in particular the Safety Nets and Resilient Livelihoods Strategic Goal as well as the Climate Change and Climate Crisis Programming, promoting a twin-track approach on gender equality and disability inclusion, leading on innovation in this area and providing technical support in programme design and implementation. RESPONSIBILITIES Proposal development and implementation To provide direct technical support on Food Security and Livelihoods in proposal development as well as programmatic implementation according to priorities identified with the Thematic Coordinator; to identify relevant approaches, including Common Approaches, to be adopted in SC Italy’s portfolio; support the MEAL team in the application of appropriate core indicators included in SC Italy’s list of Common Thematic Indicators or in PMM PRIME and in the design and implementation of other relevant MEAL activities; make sure that the twin-track approach on gender and disability inclusion is adopted in programme design. Capacity building and training To organize and deliver capacity building in Food Security and Livelihoods in SC Italy and/or globally according to identified needs and opportunities, in coordination with Thematic Coordinator. Innovation Ø Strategic initiative: Resilient Economic Development gains (RED) • Technically support the implementation of the strategic initiative Ø Other initiatives • Lead on the design and development of innovation initiatives, including digital programming and transformational partnerships engagement and development • Green Climate Fund opportunities supported according to identified needs Partnerships To provide technical support in the identification of the most relevant areas where partners are needed and in the identification of strategic partners. Global coordination To ensure strong coordination and synergy with all relevant TWGs and experts in SC globally. Other support To support institutional partnerships and business development and advocacy teams in the external technical engagement with donors and stakeholders, the production of documents and the design and implementation of advocacy actions. FINAL RESULTS Proposal development and implementation

At least 6 project proposals supported with thematic inputs
At least 6 projects’ implementation supported with thematic inputs
FSL Common Approaches and core thematic indicators/PMM Prime integrated in new project proposals

Capacity building and training Capacity buildings organized and delivered in 80% of opportunities identified Innovation

RED strategic initiative implemented successfully
Innovation initiatives, including digital programming if relevant, included in at least 80% of opportunities identified
Green Climate Fund opportunities supported

Partnerships Technical support offered in engagement with and development of key partners, including transformational partnerships Global coordination Participation in all meetings identified as needed in coordination and synergy with all relevant TWGs and experts in SC globally. Other support Technical support provided to institutional partnerships and business development and advocacy teams if needed, as identified by the Thematic Coordinator MID-TERM RESULTS

At least 3 project proposals supported with thematic inputs per year, including Green Climate Fund
At least 3 narrative interim/annual reports revised, and inputs provided per year
Technical support provided to RED mid-term evaluation and learning agenda

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree in Rural development, Food security, Agricultural economics or other relevant studies
At least 5 years of progressive working experience in development /humanitarian aid, in a similar role.
Extensive experience in livelihoods and resilience programming and climate smart adaptation strategies
Thorough knowledge of project cycle management
Fluent in Italian and English; French desirable

SOFT SKILLS

Able to work effectively with others towards the achievement of common objectives
Capacity to engage with senior international staff on development and humanitarian issues
Capacity to relate to a different range of internal and external stakeholders
Flexible and adaptable to changing context
Pragmatic/solutions oriented/problem solver yet having strong analytical skills

OTHER At least 3 field visits conducted in support of the above-listed responsibilities, if feasible under the Covid19 situation and approved by the Thematic Coordinator. Link: https://www.savethechildren.it/posizioni-aperte-italia