Background: 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 Livelihoods Program officer will work under the direct supervision of the Resilience manager. She/he will be responsible for the day to day planning, implementation; monitoring and reporting for the DEVCO resiliency based intervention. The position holder will also be expected to work closely with the rest of IRC’s program and operations teams in the execution of his /her duties.
Minimum Requirements:
- University Degree in social sciences or any other closely related qualification.
- At least 2 years proven experience implementing livelihoods /food security programs
- Demonstrated experience in community mobilization, Trainings monitoring of programs and reporting of activities will be required.
- 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 central Somalia regions.
HOW TO APPLY:
Full description of this position and application details can be viewed through our websitewww.rescue.org/careers. Applications should be received on or before
International Allowances are not available for this position
