Program Assistant (Public Information) (1 position), Mogadishu, Somalia

Position details

Vacancy id: VAC-11121

Job title: VAC-11121 Program Assistant (Public Information)

Location: Mogadishu

Apply by: 29-Feb-2024

Start date: 01-Mar-2024

Duration: 8 months

Number of vacancies: 1

Qualification: High School Diploma in in a relevant discipline diploma with 5 years of relevant experience or bachelor’s degree in photography, communications, media, graphic design, or related fields from an accredited academic institution with 3 years of relevant professional experience ( desirable).

Sector experience: Minimum of 5 year/s of demonstrable relevant Communication experience ( essential).

Geographical experience: Minimum of 5 year/s of experience in Africa ( essential).

Languages: Fluent in English ( essential). Fluent in Somali ( essential).

Job description

CTG overview

CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.

Overview of position

• Since the formation of the Federal Government of Somalia, the country has made significant progress towards restoring peace & security. However, significant destabilizing factors remain. These include most notably, the persistent threat of violent extremist group Al Shabaab, particularly in rural areas, recurrent & unresolved clan, land & resource based conflicts, weak & nascent institutions & the internal displacement of more than 2 million individuals.
• While the transition, recovery & development needs of Somalia, after almost 3 decades of civic conflict & violent extremism remain a long term, if not generational process, such progress will be unachievable in the absence of solid foundations for peace & security, particularly at community levels. Currently, several regions remain at risk of deteriorating into clan based conflict & falling under the occupation of violent extremist groups, in the absence of consolidated, strategic support for stability.
• Since 2016, our client has been supporting the government to lead & for communities to drive transition & recovery processes in areas impacted by displacement, conflict & violent extremism. These programs, which are implemented through our clients Somalia’s Transition & Recovery Pillar (TRP) are intended to promote peace, security & stability in fragile & displacement affected areas of Somalia.
• Under the overall supervision & management of the Senior Program Coordinator (TRP) / HoSO & the direct supervision of the Program Officer (Monitoring, Evaluation & Communications), the Program Assistant (Public Information) will be responsible to assist the coordination of photographic & videographic assignments as well as documentation of any visibility stories to be undertaken under the Community Stabilization portfolio.

Role objectives

• Assist the coordination of community stabilization information collection to maintain consistency & coherence across projects & follow up that information collection processes & the overall information management activities including encoding, storing & transfer of data & analysis is conducted.
• Participate in the identification & implementation of photographic assignments within community stabilization portfolio in all areas of operations & provide written information describing the coverage.
• Provide photographic coverage & documentation across all community stabilization activities implemented in Galmudug, Hirshabelle, Southwest & Jubbaland states & liaise with program teams, government officials & visibility service providers to support that all communications deployment go as planned.
• Draft proposals, shoot, edit & assist in the design of specific print / web / digital photo montages for use of the community stabilization unit for external & internal uses.
• Work with the mission’s communications & media unit to verify that imagery of the community stabilization unit specific publications & products are being treated & published.
• Disseminate photos through mission communication platforms including the mission website & social media platforms.
• Archive & perform digital postproduction & photo processing tasks.
• Be responsible for photo equipment, issued by the mission, for inventory & maintenance purposes.
• Undertake any other photography related assignments, but not limited to photo editing, photo research, maintenance, quality control & updating the missions’ photo archive.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Project reporting

This role will work u nder the overall supervision & management of the Senior Program Coordinator (TRP) / HoSO & the direct supervision of the Program Officer (Monitoring, Evaluation & Communications).

Key competencies

• School diploma with 5 years of relevant experience or bachelor’s degree in photography, communications, media, graphic design, or related fields from an accredited academic institution with 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• At least 4 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of photography is required.
• Experience in working with different technologies, especially latest digital camera equipment is required.
• Experience in the field of photography in developing countries or post conflict situations is desirable.
• Experience as photographer following a high level official or public figure is desirable. eE68bb5 Dgn9no
• Experience in graphic design & adapted software (Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Package, Lightroom).
• Experience working for an international NGO or UN agency.
• Experience with international humanitarian organizations, non governmental or governmental institutions / organizations in a multicultural setting.
• Knowledge of working in conflict / volatile contexts on community stabilization in Somalia.
• Knowledge of implementing M&E activities for community stabilization programming.
• Excellent & demonstrable analytical, communication & writing skills.
• Knowledge in the usage of Kobo collect for M&E data collection & office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) & knowledge of spreadsheet & data analysis.
• For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
• Efficiency in Somali is an advantage.
• Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences. Encourages diversity & inclusion.
• Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.
• Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected & fairly treated.
• Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.

• Produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner. Is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work.
• Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.

Team management

This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.

Disclaimer:

• At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.
• CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to CTG’s Code of Conduct at all times.

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