Economic and Social Empowerment (EASE) Senior Officer - Mogadishu

Background:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the largest humanitarian agencies in the world, providing relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of oppression and violent conflict. The IRC has worked for over seven decades and today is involved in over 25 conflict zones in the world. We address both the immediate, life saving needs of conflict-affected people in an emergency and the reconstruction needs in post conflict societies. The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and thorough accountability to those we serve. The IRC is an international agency with offices in London, New York, and Geneva.

For the last nine years, the IRC has helped Somali populations address their basic humanitarian needs, while simultaneously supporting localized longer term opportunities. With a strong footprint in South Gaalkacyo (since 2007), Mogadishu (since 2011), Garowe (since 2012), and Dhusamareb (since 2015), the IRC has developed a solid humanitarian portfolio in the field of health, women’s protection and empowerment, water, hygiene and sanitation, and economic empowerment. In addition, the IRC piloted a local governance program in Puntland as a way to bridge local participation and community development.

Scope of Work
The EASE Senior Officer (reporting to WPE Sr. Manager) is responsible for day-to-day management and implementation of program activities.

Required Qualifications

• Degree/Higher diploma in Business Administration, Social Work / Administration, Accounting or other related field.
• Experience working with community groups with extensive training and mentoring skills
• Familiarity with savings and credit schemes, business administration and/or livelihoods programming
• Excellent communication and mobilization skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and to foster team spirit
• Strong computer skills require (word and excel) are necessary
• Willing to travel to field sites as required
• Experience working in GBV programs as well as in rural setting preferred
• Belief in and understanding of gender equality, women’s rights and empowerment

Other skills (e.g. I.T.):

• Basic computer skills in word-processing and Excel.
• Fluency in oral and written English required. Knowledge of Somali language is a plus.

HOW TO APPLY:

Full description of this position and application details can be viewed through our website:
www.rescue.org/careers

Deadline for Applications: 6th January 2017. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.