The Role:

Oxfam Syria is looking for EFSVL Officer (Agriculture)

JOB PURPOSE: 

To implement and monitor the EFSVL activities at field level – mainly agriculture based intervention - with participation of key stakeholders including Oxfam field staff, rural communities’ Development Committees, financial service providers local authorities and others

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead stakeholder analysis and communities mapping exercises to inform program decision making and delivery process at field level.
• Provide regular technical support to ensure quality and standard delivery of agriculture and livelihoods intervention as per the commitment and compliance of the donor
• Lead community mobilisation and beneficiary identification and verification process for food security and agriculture based livelihoods.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual plans of the project in collaboration with the project team
• Prepare and produce monthly activities progress report including challenges and action taken and share with the line manager for further action as required.
• Conduct quarterly review meetings with the project team to discuss the progress, challenges and advise any adjustments required considering the changing context.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Oxfam frontline field staff and local partners in community mobilisation, beneficiary identification and verification, and monitoring and feedback and compliant mechanism
• Coordinate and support Project Support Committees to participate in decision making and service delivery process
• Organise regular meetings with key stakeholders at community level to provide updates and timely resolve issues
• Support preparation of agricultural inputs and livelihoods distribution and other activities plan with community Development Committees and Project Support Committees at community level
• Manage agriculture and other livelihoods inputs distribution process including preparing other inputs distributions plan, beneficiary mobilisation and verification, agriculture and livelihoods inputs distributions and responding to complaints and feedback
• Supervise and support FSL Assistant to better deliver on his/her role and responsibilities.
• Other duties may be reasonably required in supporting the delivery of team objectives and outcomes.

What we are looking for: 

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

ESSENTIAL

• Self-Awareness
• Mutual accountability
• Influencing

In addition:

• Bachelor’s degree in agricultural science, agronomy and agricultural extension and Engineering or relevant fields(s) from a recognised university
• 3 to 5 years Demonstrated experience in implementing market -based food security and livelihood project activities.
• 2 years Demonstrated experience in agriculture based livelihoods projects with agriculture in-kind delivery modalities..
• Experience in gender and protection mainstreaming.
• Strong understanding of local socio-economic development issues, institutions, and local contexts for target communities.
• Strong ability to work within a team and consult with a wide range of staff colleagues.
• Have pervious Experience in manging the team
• Flexibility and ability to manage work stress and to work under highly pressure. Able to spend 75% time in the field.
• Pro-active and with excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Desirable.

• Team-working skills.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing infrastructure Rehabilitation related food security and livelihood projects activities.
• Experience in working with stakeholders, community-based organization and local partners
• Good analytical skills and problem-solving ability
• Experience of working in a diverse team and team building
• Flexibility under pressure and in response to changing needs.
• Attention to detail and excellent numeracy.
• Good communication skills
• Good leadership skills

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.  

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.