ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.
For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. Currently, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.
Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Project Officer under the guidance of the Program Director will work on the NRM-MDG Initiative project: Reducing Hunger and Food Insecurity in Puntland Region through Improved and Sustainable Use of Rangeland Resources. Specifically, the Project Officer will be responsible for coordinating and editing the NRM bi-weekly and monthly internal reports and quarterly and annual donor reports for the NRM Project. And also coordinating the monitoring and reporting of project activities, and assist implementing capacity building activities for beneficiary communities.
POSITION PURPOSE
· Organize and implement project capacity building activities.
· Coordinate compiling NRM project reports, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and other documentation.
SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Assist editing bi-weekly and monthly internal reports and quarterly and annual donor reports for the NRM Project, including standardizing the format and language/grammar and ensuring a high quality of documentation.
· All filing (Soft and Hard Copies, Scanning and organizing); Procurement (filling out Adeso documents/meeting requirements);
· Assist preparing NRM TORs, other documents and minutes for the NRM meetings;
· Under the guidance of the Program Director, draft NRM TORs and share with PD/DPD
· Under the guidance of the Program Director, assist in Planning Trainings (for POs/CMS/ Consultants);
· Assist/oversee NRM Volunteers with tasks, and maintain NRM staff Lists/ Leave Planning;
· Plus any other duty as assigned by the PD.
· Assist other project staff with editing documents in English when required (maximum 2 times per week).
· Compile 2 quarterly Success Stories for the Program Director to be forwarded to the Communications team in Nairobi.
· Support and supervise the Community Mobilisers and volunteers and ensure a cordial working relationship within the team;
· In consultation with the PD/DPD, liaise with community leaders, local authorities and the beneficiaries, and ensure the Adeso capacity building interventions are well understood with full participation;
· Under the guidance of the Program Director, assist to provide regular community and beneficiaries feedback through the complaints response mechanisms as well as weekly and monthly reporting;
· In consultation with the PD/DPD, ensure close contacts with the community elders and local authorities in the project areas of operation.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
· Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject.
· Minimum of 2 years experience of food security/NRM work, ideally in an NGO setting.
· Excellent communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English;
· Strong report writing, ICT, organizational and analytical skills.
· Willingness to travel throughout the project areas in Somalia, sometimes to areas of insecurity.
· Experience in community assessment methodologies (PRA, RRA).
· Ability to adapt to changing program priorities.
Desirable
· Master’s degree in a relevant subject.
· Experience and competence in research, monitoring and evaluation.
· Demonstrable skills in report writing and documentation.
How to apply:
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to join this dynamic team and be part of building an African that is not dependent on aid but on the resourcefulness and capabilities of its people, please submit your application to jobs.somalia@adesoafrica.org, quoting the position in the email subject matter, by 4th November 2014.
Each application should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager and include the following:
· An updated CV (maximum 3 pages);
· An application letter and contact information for three work-related referees.
Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Adeso is an equal opportunity employer.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
