Field Officer (Somali Nationals) – Dobley, Somalia

LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world.

A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work, and for our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people-centered and community- based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and in order to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures.

Our partners in Kenya Somalia Program include: Lutheran Churches and their related agencies, The European Commission (ECHO), the US Government (BPRM), WFP, UNICEF and UNHCR with whom we are key implementing partners

Lutheran World Federation Kenya- Somalia, Kismayu, Jubbaland state of Somalia Program is seeking to recruit a Somali National staff for the following position;

JOB SUMMARY/ROLE PURPOSE

The Field Officer – Will support the Organization in projects Implementations, liaison and coordination functions. He/she ensures that all activities are done in line with the donor requirements, and that these activities are achieved in a timely and efficient manner. The position holder will be wholly accountable for the LWF project activities in the area of work under direct supervision of Projects Coordinator.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Supports and ensures effective projects implementation, liaison and coordination.
•  Attend all cluster coordination meetings in the area of work.
•  Support monitoring activities against work plans to identify possible areas of improvement, making recommendations and recording lessons learnt.
•  Prepare and submit periodic (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and annual) reports of activities, evaluations, recommendations and action plans.
•  Provide capacity building to existing structures (CECs, existing protection groups, community leaders Etc.) to enhance competencies of users and stakeholders.
•  Support key thematic area of work; Education, protection, Social cohesion and Livelihood.
•  Support and participate in conducting need assessments.
•  Participate in developing concept notes and proposals as requested from time to time.
•  Performs additional tasks as assigned by the project coordinator and Team leader.
•  Conducts duties strictly in accordance with LWF code of conduct and the principle of confidentiality.
•  Support the communications team in providing inputs to visibility & communications products, human interest stories in accordance with communications plan & donor compliance.
•  Participate in projects progress monitoring and write shops.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

•  Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline including Social Sciences.
•  Proven working experience of minimum 3 years in humanitarian sector.
•  Good understanding of Somalia Humanitarian context.

COMPETENCIES

•  Excellent computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, use of internet and email.
•  Strong analytical, facilitation and documentation experience with humanitarian programmes.
•  Strong interpersonal and communication skills including influencing negotiation.
•  Excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to liaise with a variety of people successfully and effectively in a multicultural set up.
•  Ability to facilitate community engagement.
•  Ability to work independently.
•  Fluent in written and spoken English and as well strong presentation skills.

A person of high integrity that will model LWF/WS Kenya Somalia Program core values:

•  Dignity and justice
•  Compassion and commitment
•  Respect for diversity
•  Inclusion and participation
•  Transparency and accountability

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

External

Staff.

Community members, Partners, Consultants, Funders, local administration, relevant line ministries, relevant cluster coordination forums.

Closing Date for Applications: Friday September 13th, 2022

Important Note:

•  LWF participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme developed by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response, which requires LWF to conduct reference checks with prior employers including questions about employee misconduct. By proceeding with this job application, you consent to LWF requesting a Statement of Conduct from previous employers. This Statement of Conduct is requested from previous employers for all candidates for employment and provided to all employers that request it from LWF.
•  LWF is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to Child protection standards and to internal Child protection Policy. LWF World Service is signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.

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