Strategy & Vision

▪ Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where alternative viewpoints are

welcomed in operation.

▪ Establish direction by prioritizing and organizing actions & resources to achieve objectives and contribute to the

overall strategy development of the department.

▪ Develop and organize activities for programs and convince stakeholders to provide support.

▪ Technical Leadership and Planning

▪ Lead the planning and implementation of FSL interventions focused on agricultural production, livestock

support, and MSME development in rural Hama.

▪ Contribute to the design and adaptation of activities based on evolving context, market dynamics, and lessons

learned from the program.

▪ Ensure all interventions align with Mercy Corps’ FSL technical standards, donor requirements, and relevant

sectoral guidelines.

▪ Support the preparation of implementation plans, BoQs, work schedules, and input distribution plans in

coordination with the field teams and technical consultants.

▪ Implementation, Monitoring, and Quality Assurance

▪ Supervise day-to-day implementation of FSL activities led by Officers and Assistants, ensuring timely delivery,

technical soundness, and adherence to workplans.

▪ Conduct regular field visits to monitor progress, identify challenges, and provide on-site guidance to ensure

quality and accountability.

▪ Oversee data collection and reporting tools, ensuring accuracy in participant lists, activity trackers, and

monitoring systems.

▪ Coordinate with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team to ensure field data informs program

decisions and learning.

▪ Review and validate all activity documentation (attendance sheets, delivery notes, photos, reports) prior to

submission to the Program Manager.

▪ Coordination and Integration

▪ Ensure strong coordination between the FSL and WASH teams to promote complementary interventions,

particularly where agricultural livelihoods depend on water infrastructure.

▪ Maintain close collaboration with the Agriculture Directorate, community committees, and local councils to

ensure relevance and sustainability of activities.

▪ Facilitate coordination with FAO, Cluster actors, other local NGOs, and INGOs to prevent duplication and

identify opportunities for joint programming or referrals.

▪ Participate in local and technical coordination forums relevant to FSL and early recovery sectors, representing

Mercy Corps professionally.

▪ Team Supervision and Capacity Building

▪ Directly supervise FSL Officers and Assistants, providing ongoing mentoring, technical guidance, and

performance feedback.

▪ Develop and implement capacity-building plans for team members on topics such as farmer engagement, MSME

support, monitoring, and data management.

▪ Support team members to maintain high standards of community engagement, inclusion, and conflict sensitivity

throughout implementation.

▪ Foster a collaborative and accountable team culture based on continuous learning and mutual support.

2▪ Operational and Financial Oversight

▪ Work closely with Operations and Finance teams to prepare procurement plans, purchase requests, and payment

documentation in line with Mercy Corps policies.

▪ Track activity budgets and expenditures with the Program Manager, ensuring alignment with approved forecasts

and efficient use of resources.

▪ Contribute to supplier evaluation and selection through participation in procurement committees, ensuring

transparency and quality compliance.

▪ Support the Program Manager in preparing monthly cash forecasts and justifications.

▪ Reporting and Documentation

▪ Prepare regular technical and progress reports, summarizing achievements, challenges, and recommendations

for adaptive management.

▪ Contribute to donor and internal reporting with evidence-based data and lessons learned from field

implementation.

▪ Ensure accurate filing and documentation (soft and hard copies) of all FSL activities, including participant lists,

distribution records, and monitoring tools.

▪ Support the Program Manager in compiling information for program reviews, evaluations, and audits.

▪ Safety, Compliance, and Accountability

▪ Ensure that all team members operate in accordance with Mercy Corps’ safety and security procedures and are

aware of context-specific risks.

▪ Promote adherence to Safeguarding, Code of Conduct, and Do No Harm principles across all activities.

▪ Support accountability mechanisms, ensuring community feedback is regularly collected, reviewed, and

addressed.

▪ Representation

▪ Participate in and support internal office coordination and planning meetings and workshops.

▪ Provide support to the design and development of new proposals as requested.

▪ Communicate effectively to ensure overall project targets and donor obligations are met.

▪ As required by the supervisor, represent Mercy Corps at donor meetings, or government and sectoral

coordination for meetings