MzN | International Food Security - Livelihoods Experts

ABOUT US

MzN | International is a non-profit association of development and aid professionals working with NGOs and donors to make humanitarian aid more efficient. With more than 75 staff and consultants in more than 12 countries, we apply our expertise and network to help with fundraising, recruitment, finance & grant management, training, and other services to increase their impact.

We are looking for food security and livelihoods experts for various postings in Africa, both short-term and long-term.

WHAT WE OFFER

Candidates who are successful in their application will receive an attractive salary and remuneration package. Candidates may be considered for more than one of the posts currently available without having to submit multiple applications. This process ensures that candidates can apply efficiently and that the best candidates are matched with the most suitable post. Candidates will become part of a modern and professional consulting company putting the needs of the beneficiaries and NGOs first. Our aim is enhance the efficiency of humanitarian action. MzN Experts and Consultants find themselves working in a modern and profession work environment, putting quality of service to NGOs first and supported through innovative work tools.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for all livelihoods and food security related activities of both development and emergency response projects • Design projects in line with country strategy and needs on the ground • Supervise and support the preparation of project proposals , projects and reports • Ensure DRR strategies and sustainability/durability are incorporated in ongoing projects and in development of new projects • Provide technical assistance to emergency planning and response teams for needs assessments and to develop appropriate emergency interventions • Monitoring of the projects, internal and external reporting • External representation of the organisation

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in a field relevant to food security & livelihoods • Minimum of five years professional experience of supporting food security and livelihood programmes for NGOs • Strong programme/ technical, planning, coordinating, and reporting skills • Proven experience in project design and proposal writing • Experience working in emergency settings or insecure environments • Proven experience in staff management, supervision, staff development, training, and capacity building • Strong negotiation, communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills, with experience in managing multicultural teams • Computer literate (MS Word, advanced Excel, email software, internet browsers); GIS desirable • Excellent written and spoken English, professional fluency in other languages is highly desirable

How to apply:

MzN | International will evaluate CVs based solely on the above required qualifications. Candidates who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered. We regret that due to the volume of applications we can only contact successful applicants.

We only accept CVs in our standard format, available here: http://www.mzninternational.com/work-with-us. Note that we cannot accept and will not consider applications made using other CV templates. Please name your CV file: MzN Standard CV – Forename Surname. On the CV please do not forget to specify which role you are applying for.

Please send your CV to joinus@mzninternational.com

We will contact successful candidates immediately. Candidates will be considered for all available posts and do not need to submit more than one application.