Country: Canada
Closing date: 24 Nov 2014
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Title: Food Security and Climate Change Adaptation Advisor
Type: Permanent Full Time
Reporting to: Director of Programs
Direct Reports: none
Peers: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, Program Managers
Location: CFTC Head Office, Toronto, Canada; international travel required
Suggested Start Date: January 2015
BACKGROUND
Our vision is a world in which children thrive, free from poverty. For over 25 years, Canadian Feed The Children has funded local partners in Ghana, Ethiopia, Uganda, Haiti, Bolivia and across Canada, enabling them to support community-led programs that have positive, meaningful, and sustained impact on the food security, education and well-being of children and the self-sufficiency of their families and communities.
Food security is one of the three change pathways of the CFTC Theory of Change and the central focus of our programming, with climate change adaptation being a cross-cutting theme in much of our work. While CFTC’s food security programming varies widely across country programs and local partners, collectively all programming aligns with three long-term Theory of Change outcomes designed to deliver impact in the areas of food availability, food access, and food utilization.
CFTC is currently seeking a passionate and experienced food security specialist with expertise in climate change adaptation (CCA) programing. A seasoned technical advisor, the successful candidate will bring in-depth and practical knowledge and know-how to both CFTC’s current operations and program and proposal development. The person in this position will have significant experience developing, preparing and writing institutional funding proposals. He/She will be able to work across countries with both staff and partner organizations in a collaborative manner to build capacity on key programming issues and themes. A strong ability to communicate and share knowledge and ideas across a wide variety of stakeholders is critical to success in this position. Experience in the field – preferably in Africa – is necessary for this position. The candidate will be committed to our mission and CFTC’s theory of change approach, and will fit within a strong values-based culture.
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ACCOUNTABILITIES
Support to Program and Proposal Development
? Provide technical support and expertise in the areas of food security, nutrition and CCA to private and institutional grant application processes
? Support the Programs and Development teams to identify and pursue solicited and unsolicited funding opportunities in the fields of food security, nutrition and climate change adaptation
? Conduct research to support funding proposals
? Participate in the process of proposal writing and coordination
Support to On-going Program Operations
? Provide technical guidance and input on food security, nutrition and CCA to country programs during all stages of the project management cycle: design, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluating and reporting
? Monitor Country Programs and partners’ food security and CCA projects, provide recommendations to develop more effective and impactful programming, and give other support as needed
? Provide support to the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager to develop strong and effective M&E systems and processes to measure outputs, outcomes and impact of CFTC’s food security, nutrition and CCA programming
? Provide training and accompaniment to CFTC staff and partners to enhance food security programming initiatives
? Participate in the writing and review of donor and other reports
? As a member of the programs team, provide general support to planning, M&E, and reporting processes
Lead on Knowledge Generation and Capacity Building
? Participate as a strong contributor to the current learning culture within the CFTC Programs team
? Remain abreast of current trends, research and programming models in the fields of food security, nutrition and CCA and share relevant information with CFTC staff and partners.
? Connect staff and partners to resources related to food security and CCA (other organizations, publications, articles, websites, etc.)
? Develop and implement knowledge sharing processes and mechanisms to disseminate new knowledge and learning within the organization
? Actively participate in networking and relevant thematic groups within the international development sector, and bring learning back to the organization
? Develop strategies and plans for capacity building and long term sustainability with CFTC staff and partners on food security, CCA and nutrition programming
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QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
? University degree in a relevant area
? Significant (minimum 5 years) and recent field experience - preferably in Africa - working with all stages of a comprehensive food security program or project with an international NGO, or bi-lateral or multi-lateral international development agency.
? Proven success in leading or supporting the development and writing of institutional funding concepts and proposals. Knowledge and contacts with bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors working in the areas of food security and CCA would be an asset.
? Proven expertise in key areas of programming relevant to CFTC: agricultural production, climate change adaptation, nutrition, school feeding, and livelihoods
? Familiarity with project management tools, including logical and performance management frameworks
? Strong research and writing skills and ability to synthesize information
? Experience in monitoring and evaluation of food security projects and programs, including indicator development
? Ability to collaborate and consult with others and to produce results without direct line management responsibility
? Experience presenting and sharing best practices
? Experience with Theory of Change would be an asset
? Excellent verbal communications skills and ability to share knowledge and skills with others
? Demonstrated proficiency for computer and internet technology
? High energy, positive, “can-do” attitude, flexibility, team player, and high degree of initiative.
Other Requirements
? Eligible to work in Canada.
? Valid Passport and able to travel internationally on a regular basis.
How to apply:
Application procedures
Interested candidates should submit a CV and covering letter addressed to the Director of Programs. The covering letter should clearly state how the candidate’s skills and experience have prepared him or her for success in the position. Applications should be sent electronically to jobs@canadianfeedthechildren.ca with the name of the position in the subject line. Deadline for applications is Monday November 24, 2014 at 5pm EST. Interviews will be scheduled to take place in Toronto the weeks of December 1 and 8, 2014.
All candidates are thanked for their interest in CFTC, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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