ISLAMIC RELIEF SOMALIA/SOMALILAND

Job title: Wash Assistant (2 positions)

Department: Program

Location: Hargeisa & Burao

Contract period: 12 Months

Report to: Senior Wash Officer

Line Management: N/A

BACKGROUND

Islamic Relief Worldwide’s Somaliland Programme has been operating in Somaliland since 2010 and has responded to climate, drought, and man-made disaster-affected people through the provision of life-saving assistance and development programs. Through our projects, Islamic Relief has continuously been providing safe drinking water through the drilling and rehabilitation of strategic boreholes, the construction and rehabilitation of earth dams, shallow wells, and other water facilities; improving hygienic sanitation facilities; increasing hygiene awareness, particularly among those living in IDP camps; empowering the urban poor and distressed working children; engaging in conflict management and mitigation; and strengthening community cohesiveness and co-existence.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the senior WASH officer, the WASH assistants will be responsible for the design, implementation, follow-up, and supervision of drilling and rehabilitation of boreholes, earth dams, and shallow wells; NFI distribution; water trucking; conduct the technical assessment on wash and livelihood infrastructures;  hygiene promotion campaigns; conducting PHAST and CHAST training; and conducting Water Committee training and hygiene promotion activities of IRW Somaliland that are based on the Hargeisa & Burao Offices. In addition, he/she will provide the necessary support to the senior wash Officer to implement all activities of WASH projects and other project activities. Thus, WASH Assistant will be responsible for helping the senior wash officer in providing Preparing Construction BoQ, Design wash & livelihood infrastructures, offer the technical guidance to volunteers, contractors, skilled and unskilled daily laborer’s, host community and partners at field level under his duty areas of assignment and ensure that water facility improvement adheres to appropriate international ,local standard and conduct the comprehensive need assessment which is reflect the community needs and preferences.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

·         Design and prepare boqs for water infrastructure, Market sheds, Earth Dams, pipeline extension and any other required infrastructure schemes with consultation of Senior WASH officer and other Islamic Relief Somaliland office Management.

·          plan and follow-up of rehabilitation of shallow wells, earth dams and boreholes and any other infrastructure.

·         Planning and implementing of NFI distribution, water trucking and conducting hygiene promotion campaigns.

·         Conduct hygiene promotion campaign including training of trainers on hygiene promotion (for community volunteers, WASH committee members, health workers).

·         Provide technical support on hygiene promotion to the community volunteers, WASH committee members and health workers; and developing a culture sensitive IEC material for hygiene promotion activities.

·         Conduct the frequent field visits to the operational sites during the rehabilitation and other construction wash activities and produce the progress report on the activity progress and work quality.

·         Conduct the field monitoring and inspecting the new borehole developments, and with help of senior wash officer exercising the various types of pump test and collect the hydro-geophysical properties during the borehole drilling.

·         With the guidance of the senior wash officer, ensure that health and safety monitoring is incorporated into all construction activities, including water works repairing, livelihood infrastructure developments as well as Maintain a good relationship with the community and service providers.

·         With support and supervision, join in supporting the assessment of emergency needs when required and collect and record basic needs assessment data from communities.

·         Supervising any construction related to Islamic Relief implementing Projects in Somaliland regions.

·         Carrying out the proper documentation and recording for the project events.

·         To ensure timely implementation of planned water and sanitation activities.

·         Collect situation updates and challenges being faced by the beneficiaries and ensure all it is reported

·         Liaise and coordinate with community leaders, health workers and related local authorities.

·         Provide necessary support to senior WASH officer, project officer through design, plan, liaise, archive, implement and follow-up the detailed implementation work plan for all activities of WASH projects to achieve the project’s objective on time.

·         Ensure community mobilization is conducted in all field related to water, hygiene and sanitation.

·         Plan, organize, supervise and evaluate the distribution of all hygiene supplies such as hygiene kits and cleaning kits to IDPs, and host communities.

·         Work with the WASH team to develop and evaluate methodologies for promoting sanitation such as CLTS (community-led total sanitation), or latrines construction.

·         With the WASH team, undertake the initial and final KAP (Knowledge, Attitude, Practice) surveys.

·         With the WASH team, implement the PDM survey (Post Distribution Monitoring) for hygiene kits and NFI tools distributed.

·         Collection, consolidation, and reporting of monthly water trucking and boreholes and shallow wells rehabilitated by providing related data necessary for the consolidation of standard project and strategic indicators (number of beneficiaries, number and type of activity performed, results of the project activities performed).

·         Strictly follow up all WASH standards such as SPHARE standards, CHS and WASH cluster standards.

·         Submit monthly (or each time when necessary) written and oral reports to the senior WASH officer.

·         Participate actively in collecting the required data needed for reports.

·         Coordinate WASH hygiene activities with other sectors of IRW in order to integrate activities in the same geographical area and for the same beneficiaries.

·         Ensure the integration of gender, child protection, people living with disability, the environment and other crosscutting issues into the design, implementation and development of hygiene promotion activities, and ensure that activities consider the needs of specific groups and individuals, especially children, the elderly and disabled.

·         Attend WASH related inter agency cluster meetings at regional level and report back to the senior WASH officer.

·         Fill the 4W matrix for WASH cluster and share with Senior WASH officer.

·         Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the WASH Officer/WASH project officer.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS
Accountability:

·         Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Islamic Relief Worldwide values.

·         Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Islamic Relief Somaliland office, engages and motivates others.
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with IRS other team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS 

• First Degree of water engineer, Civil Engineer or Architecture Engineer or hydraulic or other related fields from a recognized/accredited Institution
• Master degree will be an added advantage.
• Proven experience working in a humanitarian/recovery context.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• At least 3 years of accrued working experience in WASH with in an international NGO or local NGOs. With good knowledge of working relationship of local authorities and administrations.
• Have the technical expertise on WASH infrastructure developments
• Good knowledge of the technical report writing.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively to the field.
• Knowledge of hydraulic modelling software including Epanet, water CAD as well as familiar with the professional usage of GIS and Google Earth for designing and profiling the water distribution systems
•  Good computer skills and knowledge on Auto Desk programs (AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, SAP and E-TAB) Microsoft word, power point presentation, internet.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

·         Effective Communication, and excellent interpersonal and mobilization skills

·         Having proactive management and leadership skills

·         Capability to write brief reports and share information based on the needs

·         Experience of working with the context and familiarized the ways work with the other co-workers and understand of teamwork.

·         Good written and spoken English

·         Having conflict resolution and stress management skills.

·         Ability to understand the humanitarian principles, do no harm principle and constantly apply the wash technical guidelines including sphere standard, MR-WASH and Somali wash cluster guideline

·         Commitment to the aims and beliefs of Islamic relief and able to represent IR to communities

·         Good knowledge and understanding of wash system, and livelihood infrastructure development works.

Child Safeguarding:  Safeguarding and protection of staff: We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Islamic Relief Somalia/Somaliland Program is inviting applications from qualified and motivated candidates. If you are interested please submit your updated CV and cover letter as a single PDF document (maximum 3 pages) to hr.mogadishu@islamic-relief.so  on or before 19th March 2025.

NB! Make sure to indicate the subject line of your email as “Wash Assistant – Hargeisa” or “Wash Assistant – Burco”.

ISLAMIC RELIEF SOMALIA/SOMALILAND

Closing Date: 19/03/2025

Job title: Field Monitor

Department: Programme

Location: Arabsio, Somaliland/Somalia

Contract period: 12 Months

Reporting to: Senior Project Officer

Line Management: N/A

JOB SUMMARY

Islamic Relief Worldwide, Somaliland Programme has been operating in Somaliland since 2010 and has responded to conflict and drought-affected people through the provision of life-saving assistance. Through our projects, IR has continuously been providing safe drinking water, improving hygienic sanitation facilities, increasing hygiene awareness, particularly among those living in IDP camps; empowering the urban poor and distressed working children, engaging in conflict management and mitigation, and strengthening community cohesiveness and co-existence.

Islamic Relief is seeking a dedicated and proactive Field Monitor to join our team at the Hargeisa office. The Field Monitor will play a key role in supporting the Field Office Project Officer in implementing projects at the field level, working closely with target communities, and ensuring the effective mobilization and engagement of beneficiaries through the EBMS system

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Under the Project Officer, the Field Monitor holds a critical position in driving project planning and execution within the designated district. Responsibilities entail identifying target households, working closely with community leaders, enrolling households for assistance, conducting technical assessments, supervising daily project operations, and sustaining open communication with households and community members throughout the project’s duration. Furthermore, the role extends to support the team in project activities in Somaliland’s presence regions, including Togdher and Awdal regions, necessitating engagement with local stakeholders, data management, and aiding other Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) field teams. This field-centric role may demand prolonged field presence to ensure project success and positive community outcomes.

KEY ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Supporting the planning and implementation of projects in the Hargeisa district under the guidance of the FSL Snr Project Officer.

·         Working closely with target communities to understand their needs, preferences, and challenges related to project implementation.

·         Participating in community mobilization activities to raise awareness about project objectives and engage community members in project activities.

·         Assisting in beneficiary selection processes based on project criteria and ensuring accurate registration of beneficiaries through the Electronic Beneficiary Management System (EBMS).

·         Monitoring project activities at the field level to ensure compliance with project plans, timelines, and quality standards.

·         Collecting data and information on project progress, challenges, and impact for reporting purposes.

·         Liaising with community leaders, local authorities, and other stakeholders to facilitate project implementation and effectively address community needs.

·         Contributing to the development of field reports, case studies, and success stories to showcase project outcomes and lessons learned.

·         Upholding Islamic Relief’s values and principles in all interactions and activities.

·         Conducting field visits to project sites to monitor progress and ensure compliance with project plans and objectives.

·         Providing feedback to project staff based on the monitoring of project activities.

·         Facilitating community mobilization and registration processes with accuracy and attention to detail.

·         Conducting awareness and sensitization sessions on cash transfer activities among communities and local leaders.

·         Supporting field trips for beneficiary registration and ensuring team performance and safety through regular monitoring.

·         Ensuring the safe and appropriate usage of equipment and office resources.

·         Developing and implementing work plans (Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly) to effectively carry out project activities as per the detailed implementation plan.

·         Facilitating the identification, formation, and mobilization of local structures such as Community Selection Committees and community elders in villages and districts.

·         Facilitating beneficiary identification in consultation with communities and local leaders using predefined criteria.

·         Collecting data on project activities, outputs, and outcomes.

·         Preparing regular reports on monitoring findings and submitting them to the project management team.

·         Participating in data collection and assessments of livelihood projects.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

·         Effective Communication.

·         Creativity and Initiative.

·         Leadership and Negotiation.

·         Performance Management.

·         Performance of self and others.

·         Planning and organizing.

·         Adapting in work Environment and quick learner

 SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS

·         Strictly follow on organizational polices and procedures, and respect organizational principles at all times and keep organizational confidentiality.

·         Demonstrate capacities to establish and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with government officials, local organizations, communities and other stakeholders

·         Be familiar with, and ensure the adherence to, the organization’s policies and procedures.

ACCOUNTABILITY/TRANSPARENT

·         Ensure implementation of locally appropriate and feasible projects in close consultation with local authorities and communities.

·          Proper management of financial resources, equipment and project utilities.

·         Work in adherence to IR’s policies and procedures.

·         External coordination with respective line ministries and clusters on regular basis.

·         Be familiar with, and ensure the adherence to, the organization’s policies and procedures.

·         Abide by the NGO/Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in Aid Code, HAP, and Islamic Relief’s policies and procedures.

·         Participate in collection of useful data, success stories and beneficiary lists as required.

·         Participate in preparing monthly/quarterly/annual highlights/ reports and proposals and budgets for donors.

·         Follow up all IRW Procedures for Security, Finance, Logistics, HR and Administration.

·         Abide by the NGO/Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in Aid Code, HAP, and Islamic Relief’s policies and procedures.

·         Any other assignment given by supervisor/line management.

Work Requirements:

PERSON SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL

Experience

·         Excellent knowledge of current trends in relation of FSL activities of working humanitarian/recovery context.

·         Excellent knowledge of current trends in relation to FSL programming of working humanitarian/recovery context.

·         Knowledge on selection of rightsowners targeting through vulnerability criteria.

·         Experience of writing and communicating learning effectively, internally and externally.

·         Experience of managing projects volunteers and community engagements.

·         Track record in successfully contributing to successful funding bids.

Skills

·         Strong communication and representation skills.

·         Report/toolkit writing skills in English

·         Excellent inter-personal and presentation skills

·         Excellent analytical skills

·         Good oral presentation skills

·         Training skills

·         Working calmly under pressure and resilient.

Qualifications:

·         At least bachelor’s degree community development, Social Work, Community Development, ICT, agricultural science, agronomy or related discipline.

·         Minimum of 2 years work experience in Humanitarian work in the INGO/LNGO and UN environment, including exposure to field operations in both emergency and development programs based on cash transfer programming.

·         Strong reports writing skills.

·         Proficiency in computer applications including Word, excel, power point and other applications.

·         Proficiency in English (Written and spoken) is essential.

·         Good IT skills.  Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel is essential

Desirable Experience and skills

·         Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with a team

·         Strong communication and representation skills

·         Ability to synthesize data and information effectively.

·         Report/toolkit writing skills in English.

·         Excellent inter-personal and presentation skills

·         Excellent analytical skills

·         Good oral presentation skills

·         Training skills

·         Working calmly under pressure and resilient.

·         Good computer application skills (MS-Office, application software, etc.

·         Knowledge of international standards such as Child protection, Sphere, do no harm, CHS and HAP is desirable.

Islamic Relief Somalia/Somaliland Program is inviting applications from qualified and motivated candidates. If you are interested please submit your updated CV and cover letter as a single PDF document (maximum 3 pages) to hr.mogadishu@islamic-relief.so on or before 19th March 2025.

NB! Make sure to indicate the subject line of your email as “Field Monitor – Arabsiyo”.

ISLAMIC RELIEF SOMALILAND:  Job Description of Agronomy Assistant Based in Hargeisa

Closing Date: 19/3/2025

JOB TITLE: Agronomy Assistant

Department: Program

Location: Hargeisa

Contract period: 12 Months

Report to: Senior Business Management Officer  

Line Management: N/A

Background

Islamic Relief Somaliland (IRS) has been operating in Somaliland since 2010 and has responded to conflict and drought-affected people through the provision of life-saving assistance. Through our projects, IR has continuously been providing safe drinking water, improving hygienic sanitation facilities, increasing hygiene awareness, particularly to ones living in IDP camps; empowering the urban poor and distressed working children, engaging in conflict management and mitigation and strengthening community cohesiveness and co-existence in areas work.

Job Summary

The Agronomy Assistant will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective and timely implementation of agricultural activities and related tasks in the IR Somaliland office as directed by IRS management. The Agronomy Assistant will report to the Senior BM Officer, who is based in Hargeisa, and will work closely FS-Livelihood Officer, WASH officer, and Logistics, Finance, Admin, HR, and other team members.

The primary responsibility of the Agronomy Assistant is to ensure that all agricultural activities and other Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) related tasks are implemented at the highest technical level. This will require the agronomy Assistant to possess a strong knowledge and experience of agronomy and related fields, and the ability to apply this knowledge to project implementation at project target sites.

Scope of Role

The Agronomy Assistant is responsible for the implementation of all agricultural activities in the IRS project of Somaliland, specifically in the Marothi Jeh region.

Agronomy Assistant –

Key Responsibilities

Program Implementation:

• Develop and implement agricultural projects to improve crop production and soil health in alignment with Islamic Relief’s objectives and timelines.
• Provide technical guidance to farmers on best practices for growing crops, managing soil and water, and preventing pests and diseases.
• Monitor agricultural projects to ensure all activities are conducted according to industry standards and produce intended outcomes.
• Assess farmers’ needs and current practices to develop strategies for boosting yields and incomes in a sustainable manner.
• Support formation of farmer cooperatives and training on modern techniques.
• Advice the team in construction of green houses technology with installation of drip irrigation technology
• Design demonstrations of innovative crops and methods and train farmers.
• Advise on cultivation of staple crops, vegetables, fruits and fodder.
• Assist farmers in post-harvest handling and marketing of produce.
• Help communities set up effective water user groups.
• Contribute to environmental and social impact assessments of projects.
• Coordinate training programs for farmers on agriculture and disaster risk reduction.
• Collaborate with government experts and researchers to ensure project success.
• Monitor progress regularly and submit reports to management.
• Ensure all activities respect humanitarian principles and do no harm

Collaboration:

• Work closely with other team members, partners, and local authorities to promote sustainable agriculture and community development.
• Represent Islamic Relief in meetings, workshops, and events related to agronomy and agriculture.

Budget Management:

• Assist in the preparation of budgets for agronomy-related activities.
• Monitor expenses and ensure cost-effective use of resources.

Community Mobilization and Beneficiary Selection

• Carry out community mobilization and sensitizations on cash transfer, agriculture input, and other livelihood distributions.
• Assist the Business Development officer and FSL Officer in identification of direct project beneficiaries in collaboration with local community representatives and stakeholders.
• Manage beneficiary selection, registration, and verification through the Electronic Beneficiary Management system (EBMS).

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Assist in collecting and analyzing data on crop production, soil fertility, and other relevant topics.
• Participate in project monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Collect and analyze data on agricultural activities to measure impact and effectiveness.
• Prepare reports and documentation on progress, challenges, and lessons learned for internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare and submit regular activity plans and reports to the Senior BM Officer.

Representation and Coordination with Stakeholders

• Represent Islamic Relief in project-related meetings and knowledge-sharing events when delegated.
• Participate in assessments and data collection for planning and project proposals.
• Establish and maintain relationships with other agencies and organizations in the community to ensure services are not duplicated.

Accountability and Transparency

• Work independently on tasks related to beneficiary registration and mobilization, with periodic reporting to the supervisor.
• Ensure proper management of resources, equipment, and project utilities.
• Adhere to IR’s policies and procedures.

Core Values

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate IR’s five core competencies:

• Sincerity (ikhlas): Driven and motivated by sincerity to God and duty to humanity.
• Excellence (ihsan): Committed to excellence in operations, programs, and conduct towards vulnerable people.
• Compassion (rahma): Focused on easing the suffering caused by disasters, poverty, and injustice.
• Social Justice (adl): Empowering poor and vulnerable people to have their rights fulfilled and achieve their potential.
• Custodianship (amana): Valuing and protecting the Earth and its resources, including people, and being transparent and accountable.

·         At least bachelor’s degree in community development, Social Work, Business Administration, Social Science, agricultural science, agronomy or any other related discipline.

·         Minimum of 2 years work experience in Humanitarian work in the INGO/LNGO and UN environment, including exposure to field operations in both emergency and development programs based on cash transfer programming.

·         Strong reports writing skills.

·         Proficiency in computer applications including Word, excel, power point and other applications.

·         Proficiency in English (Written and spoken) is essential.

Good IT skills.  Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel is essential

Islamic Relief Somalia/Somaliland Program is inviting applications from qualified and motivated candidates. If you are interested please submit your updated CV and cover letter as a single PDF document (maximum 3 pages) to hr.mogadishu@islamic-relief.so on or before 19th March 2025.

NB! Make sure to indicate the subject line of your email as “Agronomy Assistant – Hargeisa”.