Livelihoods Assistant - Galkacyo

Background:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

The International Rescue Committee has been working in Somalia since 2006, providing essential services to conflict and disaster-affected communities. The IRC has been operational in South Central (Mudug, Galgadud, Banadir and Nugaal) regions of Somalia, implementing interventions in the areas of Livelihood, WASH and Health, GBV, Governance and Rights reaching out to more than 200,000 conflict and drought-affected population in these regions.

Scope of Work:

The Livelihood assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Livelihood officer and the overall guidance of the Senior livelihoods officer. He / She will also work in close coordination with the rest of the livelihoods team and the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) program staff, in the implementation of the sector activities in Mudug and Nugal regions.

Specific Responsibilities

· Under the supevsion of the field officer ,underake the timely implmenation of all livelihoods related activities of IRC ‘s livelihoods programs.

· Assist the field officer in conducting field-based needs assessments and in the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the pastoral livelihood programs in Mudug.

· To assist in selecting communities/villages that IRC intends to work with the help of community elders and local authorities to ensure smooth running of IRC activities in terms of security, accessibility, collaboration and etc

· Provide timely reports of activity progress, monitoring visits and assessments as may be required from time to time.

· Actively participate in community mobilization including organizing community meetings; beneficiary selection, nutrition promotion etc liaise directly with communities, elders and local authorities, as well as other agencies operational in Mudug, regularly to ensure coordination and effective implementation of activities.

· Draft Monthly, Quarterly and Annual project progress reports and submit to the field officer highlighting progress of activities ,challenges and recommendations on way forward

· Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

General Responsibilities

· Understand and adhere to IRC's established policies and procedures for administration, finance, procurement, safety and security management, and project management.

· Adopt personal and professional conduct, which conveys IRC's mission & mandate; liaise with all national and international counterparts and maintain regular contact with them.

Qualifications:

· At least a Diploma in Community development, livestock related field or any other closely related discipline.

· Demonstrated experience in community mobilization and training

· At least 1-2 years experience working with pastoral communities preferably in Somalia.

· Ability to multi-task and effectively handle stressful situations.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills (fluency in both English and Somali required).

· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with a team.

· Proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, EXCEL spreadsheets, e-mail, etc.

· Ability and willingness to work and travel throughout Somalia, particularly in Mudug.

Required Competencies:

· Computer skills data base knowledge essential

· Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with communities and stakeholders

· Proficient command of spoken and written English

HOW TO APPLY:

Full description of this position & application details can be viewed through our website:
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&r...