Senior Food Security and Livelihoods Adviser

Job Description

Location: Flexible (can be based remotely)Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (until 30th September 2021)Could you provide strategic direction to the Food Security and Livelihoods team, enable them to deliver the Chronic Hunger component of our International StrategyThis is a senior advisor position leading the British Red Cross work to address food insecurity and strengthen peoples livelihoods in some of the poorest countries impacted by disasters, conflict and chronic food crises. Our ambition is to further build the capacity of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement to deliver timely interventions at scale that address food insecurity.The role encompasses an interesting balance of strategic and technical responsibilities working with programmes, policy colleagues and other sector specialists. There is a strong focus on the food crises in Africa currently compounded by the Covid-19 pandemic.This role can be delivered at distance and will work within a wider Food Security and Livelihoods advisory team.With the right support we have seen that people can help themselves out of crises and out of poverty.Reporting to the Technical Team Manager, you will lead a team of Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) advisers and be responsible for leading three important areas of the Chronic Hunger component of the BRCs international strategy. These are;

Further strengthen our engagement with social protection mechanisms linked to climate informed early action to prevent food insecurity and reduce humanitarian dependency while supporting innovative collaboration partnership between NS and other agencies and Government:

Reinforce localisation through innovative, remote capacity building strategies and resources to support BRC and RCRC national societies to address food insecurity and build resilient livelihoods;

Gather evidence, best practice and learning to promote and support climate smart programming, resilience and long-term economic security interventions in areas affected by food insecurity.

Behind every great cause theres a great team that makes everything possibleAs part of the worlds largest humanitarian network, our Food Security and Livelihoods team works with Red Cross and Red Crescent partner societies in the worlds lowest-income countries across Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the Caribbean. Our International Strategy focuses on addressing Chronic Hunger, contributing to the global SDG and working to improve food security and more resilient livelihoods in some of the most difficult contexts, including chronic food insecure countries in Africa, regions affected by protracted conflicts and impacted by natural disasters. We do this through new and innovative approaches, improved early warning systems that protect and strengthen livelihoods and linking to social protection mechanisms. What we are looking forWith a genuine interest in the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, you will be familiar with the global and local reach and the response capacity of this unique organisation and want to further strengthen its work. You will have experience and a strategic understanding of food security and livelihoods and knowledge of household economic security. You will be familiar with cash and voucher programming to support livelihoods and basic needs and interested in how these interventions support social protection mechanisms. You will have strong leadership and project management skills with experience of providing technical advice, training, facilitating and convening workshops, (including design, delivery and development of materials).For the full job description and person specification for this position, please download the attached role profile.Closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 18th of October 2020 with interviews anticipated to be held shortly after this date by Zoom.What youll get in return We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include:

36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave

Up to 6% contributory pension

Flexible working policy

Genuine investment in your training and personal development

A little bit more about usThe British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country - were there when you need us. Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started.At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability. Diversity is something we celebrate, and we want you to be able to be yourself at work and feel youre in a great position to help us spread the power of kindness. In the British Red Cross we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated, and perpetrators are dealt with effectively.If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisations Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website.The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738).Follow us on Twitter @RedCrossJobsUK and on Linked in - British Red Cross, to hear about our latest job vacancies. Connecting human kindness with human crisis