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 Central Somalia (Mudug and Galgadud regions) and Mogadishu implementing interventions in the areas of livelihood & resilience, Governance, protection, GBV, WASH and health reaching out to more than 200,000 conflict and drought affected people.
SCOPE OF WORK:
The Livelihood assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Livelihood officer and the overall guidance of the 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 Galgaduud regions.
Minimum Requirements:
• 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.
• 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
• 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 and application details can be viewed through our websitewww.rescue.org/careers.
International Allowances are not available for this position
