FSL Project Assistant (2) –Beletwayne– Somali Nationals Only
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Country Dimensions: Save the Children has been working in Somalia for more than 60 years. The Country Office has over 500 staff across 14 field offices (Boroma, Burao and Hargeisa in Somaliland; Bosasso, Garowe, Galkayo and Gardo in Puntland; Beletweyne, Adaado, Abudwak, Baidoa, Kismayo, Dhobley and Mogadishu in Central South Somalia). Our Country Office coordination and administration base is in Nairobi, Kenya. In 2017, as a result of significant scale up for the countrywide drought response, our annual spend FY2017 was US$117 million and we reached more than 2 million people through our humanitarian and longer term development work in Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), Education, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), Child Protection and Child Rights Governance. The Country Office manages 61 active awards totalling US$165 million from a range of governmental/institutional donors, including DFID, ECHO, EU, FFP, OFDA, and DANIDA being some of our largest.
JOB TITLE: FSL Project Assistants (2)
TEAM/PROGRAMME: Food Security and Livelihood Programme
LOCATION: Beletweyne
GRADE: 5
TYPE OF CONTRACT: National; 7 months
CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people
ROLE PURPOSE:
The primary purpose of the project assistant is to directly work with communities to implement FSL interventions in the target locations. In addition to this, the project assistants will be assigned additional duties to be undertaken at the office level. The project assistant will undertake community mobilization, project set up, delivery of project activities ensuring full adherence to quality benchmarks and other FSL protocols, project monitoring, data collection and management and capacity building community groups.
Based in Beledweyne, the assistant project officer will play a crucial role in the management of information related to FSL projects.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: FSL Project Officers- Hiran
Dimensions: Save the Children works in 3 regions in Somalia (Somaliland, Puntland and Central South Somalia) with a current staff complement of approximately 650 staff and current expenditure of approximately GBP 95 million each year.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Community mobilization and project set up
¨ Bachelor’s Degree in Development studies, Economics, Agriculture/Livestock Production, Food Security or Socio-Economic Development related fields or relevant Bachelor/Diploma.
¨ Minimum of 1year work experience in FSL work in the INGO/LNGO environment, including exposure to field operations in both emergency and development programs.
¨ Strong reports writing skills
¨ Proficiency in computer applications
¨ Interest and readiness to travel
¨ Proven ability to handle challenging work load
¨ The ability to work independently and use own initiative and with minimum supervision
¨ Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity;
¨ Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills; verbal fluency in English and Somali.
¨ The ability to represent the organisation and advocate with a wide range of partners, including government, NGO’s and community representatives.
¨ Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Ability to plan and organise work, cope with pressure and prioritise competing demands on time.
Project implementation
Ensure timely implementation of planned interventions, as per the work plan, budgetary standards and quality benchmarks for the FSL sector
Ensure the full implementation of the cash transfer protocol
Data collection and management
Collect project data on registration, assessments, baselines, post distribution monitoring surveys etc
Assist project officers in data entry as per request
Ensuring the quality of data provided during the data collection at the field level.
Undertake any other data related duties as assigned by the line manager.
Project monitoring and reporting
Monitor the day to day project activities in the field, as specified in the project plan
Provide the officers or the Programme Manager with assessment reports.
Provide Weekly Progress Update Report as requested by the FSL officer or Manager
In collaboration with the project officers and Manager, participate in collection of case studies to demonstrate project impact.
Monitor and Supervise Cash disbursement and Collect Financial Returns (Payrolls, and Payment Vouchers)
Copy Financial Returns and Submit the original copy to the financial department
Capacity building
Deliver any project trainings at the community level using agreed training protocols
Conduct regular meetings to capacity build, mentor, assist and supervise beneficiaries on case management basis, ensuring constant communication with all the beneficiaries.
Develop trust, tolerance and co-operation among beneficiary community members and local leaders.
Encourage and stimulate full participation by all community members; with special attention to those who are often forgotten, including, the disabled women and children, in community decision making.
Assist the community members in developing their own capacity and strength.
Any other duties as directed by the FSL Programme Manager.
SAVE THE CHILDREN COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK
DELIVERING RESULTS(Skilled)
Delivers timely and appropriate results using available resources
Takes responsibility for their work and its impact on others
Plans, prioritises and performs tasks well without needing direct supervision
Understands the link between their work and the organisation’s objectives
WORKING EFFECTIVELY WITH OTHERS(Skilled)
Actively listens to new and different perspectives and experiences of those they work with
Proactively supports team members and trusts their capabilities
Demonstrates understanding of their skills and how they complement those of others within diverse teams and groups
Clarifies their role and responsibilities within the team to maximise impact
PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING(Skilled)
Gathers the right information and uses critical thinking to make effective and timely decisions
Stays with a problem or challenge until a solution is reached or no longer reasonably attainable.
Knows when to involve others in a decision
Demonstrates awareness of the wider external influences that impact on decision making
Simplifies processes and procedures wherever possible
APPLYING TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE(Skilled)
Delivers work that reflects a good knowledge and application of technical and professional standards
Keeps up to date with trends in their work area
Maintains ethical and professional behaviour in accordance with relevant codes of conducts
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
• Bachelor’s Degree in Development studies, Economics, Agriculture/Livestock production, Food security or socio-economic development related fields. Secondary school leaving certificate (or professional certificate qualification) with at least 3 years relevant Work experience or diploma/degree level qualification with 1-year relevant work experience.
• Experience working in community mobilization, data entry, data collection, project monitoring and reporting.
• Ability to read and write in English as well as Somali language.
• Computer skills, with focus on word processing and excel.
• Strong morals including, honesty, transparency, generosity, altruism and respect.
• Experience in working in harsh environment would be an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a team.
• Able to work independently and with limited supervision.
CHILD SAFEGUARDING POLICY:
Any employee, consultant, contractor or the supplier undertaking an activity on behalf of SCI must sign the Child Safeguarding – Declaration of Acceptance Form] and comply with the SCI’s Child Safeguarding Policy which is a statement of SCI’s commitment to preventing abuse and protecting children with whom it comes into contact.
This extends not only to children with whom SCI and its partners work directly, but also includes children whom staff are responsible for. SCI believes that the situation of children must be improved through the promotion of their rights supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children International’s Code of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members must adhere to.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT
Save the Children is committed to supporting performance based career progression for female employees. The following are additional benefits which applies to successful female candidates
6 Months of maternity leave subject to certain length of service conditions
Increased health and dependence allowance
30 days of annual leave excluding weekends [Fridays & Saturdays]
CODE OF CONDUCT
Because Save the Children’s work is based on deeply held values and principles, it is essential that our commitment to children’s rights and humanitarian principles is supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children’s Code of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members must adhere to.
Declaration of commitment:
I …………… understand and agree to undertake my responsibility in accordance with the above listed accountabilities/activities and also abide the terms and conditions of the contract
Signature: ……………….. Date: ………………
Date of issue: 28th July 2019 Author : SCI
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Development studies, Economics, Agriculture/Livestock Production, Food Security or Socio-Economic Development related fields or relevant Bachelor/Diploma.
Minimum of 1year work experience in FSL work in the INGO/LNGO environment, including exposure to field operations in both emergency and development programs.
Strong reports writing skills
Proficiency in computer applications
Interest and readiness to travel
Proven ability to handle challenging work load
The ability to work independently and use own initiative and with minimum supervision
Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity;
Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills; verbal fluency in English and Somali.
The ability to represent the organisation and advocate with a wide range of partners, including government, NGO’s and community representatives.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
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Application will be closed on 7th August 2019
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
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