Deputy Food Security & Livelihoods Coordinator

About the role

The Deputy Food Security & Livelihoods Coordinator will support the FSL Coordinator in delivering food security and livelihoods programmes across Lebanon. This position plays a key role in sector coordination, strategic representation and the technical implementation of cash‑based and in‑kind assistance.

Key responsibilities

• Support sector coordination and develop cash guidance in line with sector priorities, working closely with UN sector leads.
• Represent Action Against Hunger in key external meetings, including the Cash Working Group and engagements with the Ministry of Social Affairs.
• Co‑convene and facilitate sector working groups, ensuring meetings are action‑oriented and decisions are communicated to partners.
• Maintain links with national and international NGOs, donor agencies and affected communities, contributing to the sector’s annual work plan and monitoring framework.
• Promote the use of common standards, tools and policy guidelines among sector partners.
• Collect and analyse data on food security and livelihoods of target populations, identifying needs and proposing interventions aligned with the country strategy.
• Coordinate with agencies delivering fresh food vouchers, cash for food, and in‑kind food parcels to ensure complementarity and effectiveness.
• Assist in drafting sector analysis sections for assessments and surveys under the guidance of the Programme Manager and MEAL Manager.

Required profile

• Proven experience in food security, basic assistance or livelihoods coordination within humanitarian contexts.
• Strong understanding of cash‑based assistance mechanisms and sector coordination processes.
• Ability to represent the organisation in high‑level meetings and build strategic partnerships.
• Excellent analytical skills for data collection, evaluation and reporting.
• Familiarity with Lebanese humanitarian landscape and relevant donor regulations.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading international humanitarian organisation.
• Engagement in impactful programmes addressing food insecurity and livelihoods.
• Professional development in a multi‑sectoral environment.