United States of America: Senior Food Security & Livelihoods (FSL) Advisor


Duration : Permanent
Start date : ASAP


You’ll contribute to ending world hunger by …


support the development and implementation of FSL interventions, will influence the strategy and multi-sector approach, and will be part of the global humanitarian FSL sector development and learning.


Key activities in your role will include


• To support country programs;
• To provide technical and strategic leadership to the Action Against Hunger-USA FSL sector and teams;
• To participate in the FSL sector external coordination, representation and communication;
• To participate in the selection, placement and training of FSL human resources.


Do you meet the profile required criteria ?


You’re a seasoned Food Security and Livelihood professional


  • Minimum Post-Graduate degree (Master’s Degree or higher preferred) in Food Security, Livelihoods, Agronomy, Food Science, Socio-economics, Economics, Anthropology, Markets, or similar. A minimum of 5 years previous work in FSL programs overseas with an international humanitarian organization.

  • A minimum of 5 years previous work in FSL programs overseas with an International humanitarian organization.

  • A minimum of 2 years previous work in FSL technical advisory position with an International humanitarian organization.

  • Specific competences in EMMA/MIFIRA, HEA, LEGS, Cost of Diet, Nutrition Causal Analysis, Market for the Poor (M4P), IPC, MIRA : a strong asset;

You’re a super communicator


  • You intuitively adapt how you communicate context analysis, strategy, policies & procedures to suit different audiences – both verbally & in writing.

  • You are diplomatic & able to help colleagues handle difficult situations.

  • You are an excellent communicator and have demonstrable expertise writing reports and program proposals.

You’re flexible, adaptable, dynamic and enthusiastic


  • Motivated to work within the humanitarian sector and to link it to other initiatives (research, external communication, outreach, etc.).

  • You have the ability to present clear ideas and arguments, providing distance support, training and influence.

  • You are highly organized & pay attention to small details. You are calm under pressure, & able to easily adapt to changing circumstances.




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