Food Security Cluster Coordinator (CST II) Gaziantep, Turkiye

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ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The food security situation in Syria has drastically deteriorated. In 2023 an estimated 15 million people in need of some form of food and agriculture assistance, representing 68 per cent of the total population, the results show an increase from last year, based on a countrywide assessment of 39,694 households and technical reviews and consultations, at least 12.1 million people are estimated to be food insecure, including all 2 million people living in camps which are deemed to be 100 percent food insecure, and 2.9 million people are estimated to be at risk of food insecurity, an alarming increase of people at risk concerning possible shifting to become food insecure during 2023 if the crisis continues at same worsening levels.

The Gaziantep Food Security Ouster was created following IASC recommendation to support the coordination of cross border operations from Turkiye to Northwest Syria (NWS) while feeding into the Whole of Syria (WoS) coordination architecture managed by FAQ and WFP in Damascus.

The function of the Food Security Cluster Coordinator is to ensure a timely, coherent and effective food security response by mobilizing stakeholders to respond in a strategic manner to the humanitarian crisis in NWS. The Food Security Cluster Coordinator will operate in an inter-agency environment that requires high standards of accountability and demonstrable leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, and in which the principles of partnership and collaboration are essential. The Cluster Coordinator will represent the Food Security Cluster in coordination mechanisms and will advocate for mainstreaming the integration of crosscutting issues into the cluster's work, especially protection, age, gender, and diversity. They will work impartially with all members of the Cluster and its components and will serve and represent the group as a whole, and not as an agency officer.

CONTRACT TYPE AND DURATION

Eligibility: Non-Turkish nationals

Type of Contract: International Consultant

Level: Level II

Contract Duration: 11 months

Duty Station: Gaziantep, Turkiye

Number of employees required: 1

JOB PURPOSE

The Gaziantep Food Security Cluster Coordinator will be accountable to FAO and WFP as the Cluster Lead Agencies. For field level operational purposes and ensuring linkage with the WoS structure. the Gaziantep Food Security Cluster Coordinator will work under the guidance of the WFP Food Security/WoS Sector Coordinator and also have a reporting line to the WFP/FAO Head of Office for NWS.

The Gaziantep Food Security Cluster Coordinator will be responsible for operational and strategic overseeing coordination for partners operating from the Gaziantep hub while feeding into the WoS Coordination architecture.

This position is based in Gaziantep but will include frequent travel to Mersin, Turkiye. The Food Security Cluster Coordinator will report to the Food Safety and Security Coordinator based in Damascus, Syria.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

I. Lead and represent the Food Security and Livelihood Cluster (FSL) key deliverables related to earthquake response in NWS, including regular coordination through FSL Cluster, ICCG, and donor platforms, as well as, close coordination with CLA's (WFP/FAO).

II. Support and contribute to Syria FSA HRP and HNO revision process, by leading the consultation process representing key findings from NWS cluster side.

III. Support and facilitate the food security and livelihood assessment consultation and validation with FSL Cluster partners in NWS, and inform on the findings as well as key messages on the food security situation in NWS.

IV. To support services delivery by:

• Providing a platform that ensures service delivery is driven by the WoS Humanitarian Response Plan and transition priorities.
• Implementing common mechanisms to eliminate duplication of service delivery in NWS.
• Ensuring that the Food Security Cluster covers all identified food security needs of the affected population.

V. To inform the HC/HCT's strategic decision-making by:

• In collaboration with OCHA Gaziantep, preparing needs assessments and analysis of gaps at hub level while supporting similar initiatives at WoS level.
• Supporting Food Security Cluster or inter-cluster level food security needs assessments,
• Including participatory assessments.
• Identifying and finding solutions for (emerging) gaps, obstacles, duplication and cross-cutting issues you.

VI. To plan and implement the strategy by:

• Implementing cluster transition plans that directly support the downsizing strategy, applying and adhering to common standards and guidelines.
• Provide transparent direction to the development of common funding criteria.
• Resource mobilization and prioritization within the Cluster for inclusion in appeals and pooled funds processes. Provide insight to 4W collection, collation, and dissemination of IM products to partners.

VII. To monitor and evaluate performance by:

• Periodically assessing the performance of the Food Security Cluster through the utilization of the Cluster Performance Monitoring Tool and ensure that the information generated is then shared with partners for further learning and knowledge management.
• Ensuring that cluster coordination mechanisms are adapted over time to reflect the capacities of local actors and the engagement of development partners.
• Ensure adequate reporting and effective information sharing, with due regard for age and gender disaggregation.

VIII. Build national capacity in preparedness and contingency planning:

• Drawing lessons learned from past activities and revising transition implementation accordingly.
• Serves as a forum devolving operational coordination and problem solving within the various Food Security coordination groups in the region.
• Ensuring adequate contingency planning and preparedness for new emergencies and seasonal adaptation of responses at partner level at sub-national level.

IX. Advocacy by:

• Identifying concerns that contribute to HC and HCT messaging and action.
• Undertaking advocacy on behalf of the cluster, cluster members, and affected people.
• Represent the Food Security Cluster in meetings with sectoral and external interlocutors.
• Co-Chair Cluster meetings with FAO or NGO co-coordinator.
• Secure from Cluster participant's minimum commitments on participation in activities.
• Initiate measures to ensure that Principles of Partnership are fully respected in managing coordination mechanisms.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University degree in international Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance; or, First University Degree with two (2) additional years of experience in related area.

Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant international professional experience in humanitarian response at mid-senior level including in the food security sector. Current knowledge and experience in humanitarian responses (and specifically the Turkiye/Syria humanitarian response).

Language: Fluency in both written and spoken English (level C). Fluency in written and spoken Arabic is an asset.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Experience working with Excel and Microsoft Office suite
2. Expertise in food security modalities
3. Excellent analytical and writing skills;
4. Excellent teamwork and management skills;
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
6. Good negotiation and problem-solving skills.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The contract offered provides a competitive base salary and favorable conditions such as medical insurance, flexible working arrangements, and allowance currently in place at the Duty station.

HOW TO APPLY

• Please upload your professional CV in English in PDF format making sure to include the following in your Work Experience:
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  • Responsibilities: Main responsibilities that highlight your gained skills and experience
• Proof of your work experience will be required in the final stage of recruitment.
• Only short-listed candidates will be invited to the next stage of the selection process.
• You will receive an auto confirmation email once your application is submitted.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The deadline to receive all applications is Thursday 11 May 2023 at 23:59 Syria time.

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