Food Security and Livelihood Officer - Local Nationals Only

Organizational Profile

Founded in 1991, Secours Islamique France (SIF) is an International Non-governmental Organization that has responded to humanitarian and social needs in France and around the world for more than three decades. SIF supports vulnerable individuals and communities through emergency assistance, development programmes and advocacy initiatives, without discrimination or proselytism. The SIF Kenya and Somalia Mission, registered in 2012, implements humanitarian and development programmes across both countries, focusing on Education and Child Protection, Food Security and Livelihoods, and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).

Position Overview

SIF is seeking an experienced and motivated Food Security and Livelihood Officer to support the implementation of Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) activities under the FIFSAN funded project in Kismayo, Somalia. Based in Kismayo or Dhobley, Jubaland State, Somalia, the position involves regular field visits to Dhobley, Jamaame, and Kismayo, with travel to Nairobi as required for coordination. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• support the planning and execution of livelihoods, agriculture, livestock, poultry, and cash-based interventions in line with approved work plans and technical standards across Kismayo, Jamaame, and Dhobley.
• facilitate transparent beneficiary identification, registration, and verification, while promoting climate-adaptive and nutrition-sensitive agriculture and household resilience.
• facilitate women-led VSLAs, financial literacy, seed capital grants, business mentorship, market linkages, and technical training and demonstrations for community-beneficiaries.
• maintain accurate activity records, collaborating with the MEAL team on data collection and feedback mechanisms, tracking project indicators, and preparing regular field progress reports.
• build effective relationships with local authorities, community structures, government extension services, and technical partners to ensure harmonized implementation and accountability.

The successful candidate should be skilled and competent in:

• strong technical expertise in climate-adaptive livelihoods, food security programming, agricultural interventions, and cash-based assistance modalities.

• practical experience in women’s economic empowerment, VSLA formation, market assessments, and small-scale enterprise support.

• familiarity with project cycle management, mobile data collection tools, reporting, and basic MEAL principles, alongside proficiency in MS Office.

• excellent planning, organizational, teamwork, and cross-cultural communication abilities to manage multiple priorities across field locations.

• fluency in English and Somali is required,

  Do No Harm Principle

  Secours Islamique France considers diversity a strength. We therefore review all applications, provided they demonstrate the skills required for the position to be filled. As a humanitarian NGO, SIF is committed to respecting the humanitarian principle of “Do No Harm” and ensures that the safety of our beneficiaries (including children), employees, volunteers, partners, and service providers is a primary consideration in all its activities. SIF maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of fraud, corruption, psychological/sexual harassment, abuse or violence of any kind, and, more broadly, any breach of legislation, regulations, the Child Safeguarding Policy (CSP), or the internal code of conduct, both at headquarters and in the field. In line with these principles, this position is subject to a criminal record check as well as professional reference checks. Our charter is a genuine commitment: we mobilize all of our staff to promote, share, and uphold the principles set out. Together, let’s rise to the challenge for solidarity that transcends differences.

How to apply

To apply for this position, applicants are required to submit their cover letter and resume as one single PDF document quoting "Application for Food Security & Livelihood Officer - Kismayo" in the subject line to: apply.ken@sif.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. Only shortlisted and qualified candidates will be contacted. SIF is an equal opportunity employer.

Disclaimer: Any form of canvassing or solicitation, directly or indirectly, will lead to immediate and automatic disqualification of the applicant.