Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) Assistant

Reports to:    Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) Officer

About the Project

This project aims to enhance the resilience of the most vulnerable communities in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria by delivering integrated, multi-sectoral lifesaving services. Special attention is given to the needs of women, children, and persons with disabilities. This role will support the implementation of the initiative: \"Integrated Multi-Sectoral Lifesaving Assistance to Conflict- and Shock-Affected Populations in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria.\"

Job Summary:

The Food Security and Livelihoods Assistant will support implementing field-level activities related to agricultural livelihoods and nutrition-sensitive cash transfer programs. The role focuses on improving household food production, income generation, and dietary diversity for vulnerable communities through on-farm support and cash-based interventions.

Key Responsibilities


Assist in the planning and execution of small-scale farming, home gardening, and livestock activities.
Mobilize and train farmers on improved, climate-resilient farming practices and post-harvest handling.
Facilitate the establishment of demonstration plots and clusters/groups.
Conduct regular field visits to monitor progress and provide technical assistance under supervision.
Participate in beneficiary selection and verification processes for cash assistance targeting nutritionally vulnerable households.
Assist in organizing and facilitating cash disbursement events (e.g., mobile money, vouchers).
Collaborate with the nutrition team to ensure cash transfers are linked to improved food access and dietary outcomes.
Monitor how cash is being used and support post-distribution assessments to measure the impact on household nutrition and food security.
Conduct awareness campaigns on the objectives of FSL and nutrition-related activities.
Support behavior change communication on nutrition-sensitive agriculture and the importance of diverse diets.
Liaise with community leaders, local partners, and government extension services for coordination and acceptance.
Assist with the collection of baseline, monitoring, and evaluation data for all activities.
Maintain accurate records of distributions, trainings, and beneficiary participation.
Report challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations to the FSL Officer or Project Manager.


Qualifications


Diploma or Bachelor\'s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Nutrition, Rural Development, or a related field.
At least 1–2 years of relevant field experience in agricultural livelihoods or cash-based programming.
Basic knowledge of nutrition and its link to food security.
Experience working with rural or vulnerable communities, especially women and children.
Strong community mobilization and interpersonal skills.
Practical understanding of farming systems and/or home gardening.
Familiarity with mobile data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox) is an advantage.
Ability to work under pressure and travel to remote areas.
Commitment to humanitarian principles, accountability, and gender equity.
Must be a resident of Zamfara State.
Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages is an advantage.



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