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

Dhusamareb

Organization: NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council
Location: Dhusamareb
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- 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 officer 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

Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
Implement delegated CC project portfolio according to plan of action
Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
Ensure proper filing of documents
Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist
Promote and share ideas for technical improvement
Line management of Dhusamareb project Assistants staff.
Provide regular progress reports to PM/PC
Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
Prepare and develop status reports as required by PM/PC
Support project Assistants in preparation of 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
Ensure that incentive workers work efficiently and 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
Participate in project design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation including rapid assessments, and other data collection in order to inform and improve programming
Work with project assistants to enable assistants understand the M&E and implementation plan that you are directly responsible for to enable them understand the reason behind each activity that they implement.
Develop share and implement monthly activity work plans for FSL projects (which he is responsible for) with assistants based on Gantlet chart developed by the FSL sector
Liaise and work with 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 FSL Project Coordinator/ Manager, 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 e.g.
Compilation of weekly reports from FSL Assistants and submission to PC/PM
Submission of weekly, bi-weekly and monthly PDM reports to FSL PC/PM
Any other duties assigned by your supervisors

Qualifications

Degree 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 initial contract with possibility of extension
Duty Station: Dhusamreb
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.