Economic & Social Empowerment Officer (EASE Officer)

• Support the identification and formation of VSLA groups in different field sites in Mogadishu
• Conduct and mentor VSLA group members during weekly meetings (record keeping and management of pass books etc).
• Facilitate EA$E group share out and mentor group members
• Training VSLA members on Business and life skills
• Local partner staff training and capacity building
• Develop weekly action plans that directly reflect overall work plan activities
• Conduct frequent field visits to ensure quality of program implementation and ongoing capacity building for women group members
• Ensure a sound M&E data collection and together with Senior Officer manage VSLA database
• Conduct trainings for community leaders and service providers and discussion Series Groups (DSG)
• Implement Child –led initiatives/advocacy activities targeting learners and community members for sensitization and training on elimination of GBV (CEFM /FGM)
• Roll out of CHOICES module through 10 week cycle sessions to increase their knowledge on Gender Equality  for children aged between 10-17 years  in target locations 
• Work in close collaboration with Sr. Officer to plan and implement discussion series Groups Module & Series Sessions.
• Work in close collaboration with Prevention and Response Officers in supporting other grants (ECHO,Irish Aid, OFDA) in implementation and capacity building.
• Overall Timely resolution of programmatic and operational issues

• Support the VSLA and Women Entrepreneur groups to develop a business plan
• Facilitate all aspects of the business skills training intervention with EA$E groups
• Work closely with Sr. EA$E Officer and to plan business skills training activities
• Undergo extensive business skills training and train partner staff accordingly

• Ensure that all expenses and payments are done in accordance with IRC finance policy
• Actively participate in grant status update through online IRC BVA and offline PR Tracking Tool
• Participate in Program Procurement plan , Spending plan and Cash forecast  with the team 
• Work with Sr. EA$E  Officer to submit budgets in a timely manner to Sr. Manager
• Ensure that receipts are properly and completely filled out and submitted in a timely manner

• Develop relationships with local community members , local authority – District level and where necessary , the project line Ministries to ensure the smooth implementation of project
• Closely work and support Supply Chain and finance office in regards to our day to day implementation.
• Together with Senior EA$E Officer and local partner, assess gaps in Economic and Social empowerment activities, make recommendations/suggestions for improvements to the supervisor and develop strategies to address the gaps.
• Participate in GBV related assessments; including any inter agency assessments where necessary.
• Maintain positive coordination and relationships with partner and Contribute to a positive team spirit among all IRC staff.
• Represent the IRC WPE in community and protection cluster meetings as required and maintain positive relationship with Community leaders, Local community structures and groups at various levels.

• Actively participate in drafting activity, progress, monthly , quarterly and yearly reports as required and incorporate supervisor's feedback in a timely manner.
• Participate in the development of procurement, spending and work plans as well as monthly and quarterly Cash forecast to ensure the successful implementation of programs
• Ensure supplies/resources for GBV prevention activities and other program activities are requested on a timely manner for timely implementation of program activities.
• Monitor and track utilization of program supplies and resources to ensure efficient use of available resources.
• Facilitate and Participate in both partner and consultants M&E activities.
• Ensure tracking of key program indicators and progress through utilization of the M&E data collection and indicator tracking tools are being followed by community workers with sufficient copies available on site ( VSLA , CHOICES , Child led Initiatives , Women Entrepreneurs , Safe spaces etc) 

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.