Food Security and Livelihood Project Assistant - Dhusamareb (National Position) - Somalia

Dhusamareb

Organization: NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council
Location: Dhusamareb
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Security and Safety
- Nutrition
- Emergency Aid and Response
- Food Security
- Project and Programme Management
- Food Security, Livestock and Livelihoods
Closing Date: Closed

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.

The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been present in Somalia since early 2004 and has since expanded its programme. Since 2004, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has demonstrated a regional competence and expertise in working with displaced populations. The Regional Office is based in Nairobi, Kenya with offices and operations in Somalia (Puntland, Somaliland and South & Central), Kenya, Ethiopia Yemen, Djibouti and South Sudan.

The purpose of the Assistant position is day to day implementation of Food Security Project

Candidates can apply online by going through the " VACANCIES" link at www.nrc.no
Email or Paper applications will not be considered

Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply

Job description

Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
Ensure proper filing of documents
Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
Prepare payment requests (PRs) in Agresso where applicable and liaise with logistics to support stock requisition of materials from stores to support project activities using the correct procedures
Liaise with your supervisors to support in preparation of contract documents, verification certificates for incentive workers, partners and other service providers timely to facilitate proper and prompt payment to the partners
Work with incentive workers to ensure that correct data capture procedures are adhered to during PDM and other monitoring activities
Administer working advances, field based resource person’s payments and participants’ activity payments in compliance with NRC policy
Help select beneficiaries eligible for livelihoods and food security programmes, based on guidelines and procedures given by the FSL Officer (Galmudug) and Livelihoods and Food Security Coordinator/Project Manager (SC area Office).
Immediately report any challenges or implementation delays to the FSL Officer (Galmudug Area Office) and Livelihoods and Food Security Coordinator/project Manager (SC Area Office).
Maintain clear and up to date records of livelihood programme beneficiaries and activities (beneficiary numbers, locations, contact details, activity progress) – including by regularly visiting beneficiaries’ homes or businesses.
Help collect baseline and monitoring data by conducting interviews with beneficiaries and key informants.
Organize nutrition, food security and WASH awareness sessions for beneficiaries and host communities.
Participate in project design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation including rapid assessments, and other data collection in order to inform and improve programming
Liaise and work with fellow project assistants including field assistants to implement and document FSL activities in South and Central Somalia with special focus at the on the projects assigned
Support and work with incentive workers, implementing partners, suppliers & beneficiaries to; build capacity, ensure that correct documentation procedures are adhered to during field activities including M&E activities
In consultation with the project officer(s) and project coordinator, represent NRC in community meetings, coordination meetings and other information sharing fora that is available
Communicate timely and adequately of any concerns that threats the smooth operation of program and advise of possible course of actions to take
Timely reporting and support in preparation of project reports/updates for the ongoing project activities
Any other duties assigned by your supervisors

Qualifications

Diploma in Agriculture, Veterinary, social science or other relevant discipline
Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in Cash Transfer programming(CTP), food security and livelihoods.
Experience in a Humanitarian field context a strong added advantage.
Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills
Very good organizational and administrative skills
Attention to detail.
Good cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Strong team working and support role skills.
Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines under pressure with minimum supervision
Good task orientation and ability to follow actions through to completion

Personal qualities

Behavioral competencies these are personal qualities or characteristics that influence how successful people are in their job. The below are required for this position:

Handling insecure environments
Managing resources to optimize results
Empowering and building trust
Managing performance and development

We offer

Commencement: As soon as possible
Contract Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
Duty Station: Dhusamareb
Salary/Benefits: According to NRC's general directions.
The candidate is to observe NRC's four core values dedication, innovation, inclusivity, accountability and the Code of Conduct for all staff