Program Officer_ Education – Kismayo, Jubaland, Somalia

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position Title: Program Officer_ Education

Location: Kismayo

Position Status: Full-time

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

The reintegration education program (REITEG), under the IRE IV Program is to support Somali refugees willing to return from Kenya to Somalia, through ensuring their means of livelihood, productive assets as well as safe and dignity return to Country of Origin. All over the country – Somalia, there are 3 Way Stations in Luuq managed by DRC, in Baidoa managed by SWSS and in Kimayu, Dhobley and Afmadow way stations managed by Mercy Corps. Each of the 3 Centers has a capacity to host 1000 people, except Kismayu Way Station, which has been expanded in September 2016 and has the capacity to host 1500 people. The Way Stations were prepared to provide basic assistance, protection, and provision of return assistance package to any voluntary returnee. The project supports the returnees/IDPs, Yemenis and asylum seekers school going children through the provision of school fees, scholastic material, and other education packages. This is to ensure the venerable children are avpe to access free schools in the return area of Mogadishu, Kismayo, Baidoa, Dollow and Afmadow Districts-South Central Somalia.

General Position Summary:

The Education program Officer is overall responsible for the day today implementation of the planned activity components in the IRE IV Program in Jubaland region – Kismayu. The education program Officer will work closely both with management and support staff (including finance, administration, and program) in Kismayu and other Mercy Corps field offices to ensure the day-to-day activities are implemented according to schedule, budget and required quality. The Officer Program Officer will have to coordinate closely with the clusters including Education, Food security, WASH, CCCM and Protection. Similarly, the Officer Project Officer must closely coordinate with the Local Administration, the IDP and host community leaders, and other key project stakeholders to achieve the program goals and ensure that all activities to be implemented on demand-driven; and communities mobilized in a participatory way. He/she will have to show full adherence to Mercy Corps procedures, policy, and security protocols.

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. Conduct periodic need assessment and prepare activity papers and documentations
2. Maintain close working relationship with local authorities, INGOs and Local NGOs
3. Foster a collaborative team atmosphere which engages the stakeholder.
4. Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and not to jeopardize its humanitarian mission
5. Adhere to MC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines
6. Assist with the implementation of the Education Reintegration Project and other program portfolios according to plan of action
7. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management and supervisor in duty station
8. Ensure proper filing of documents
9. Representations at cluster meetings at the field level.
10. Promote and share ideas for improvement of the program unit
11. Field data information and data collection to inform project design and planning
12. Support the implementation of the registration and enrollment of school going children of returnees, IDPs and the vulnerable host community.
13. Enrollment and verification of returnees, Yemeni and Asylum seekers students in Mogadishu district.
14. Conduct joint monitoring with UNHCR and MoE staffs on Monthly basis and share the report with the program team lead and M&E for review.
15. Document good practices and lessons, testimonies, and stories for program learning from field visits, surveys and assessments that have been done
16. Compile all program related documentations for Banadir region is required from time to time
17. Perform any other assigned duty by Mercy Corps Somalia.

Security

• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country
• Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

Reporting:

Reports Directly To: Program Team Lead

Works Directly with: All Somalia staff

Knowledge and Experience

• Degree/Diploma in Education or other relevant field required.
• At least 2 years’ experience in similar capacity with INGOs.
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent in Communication and Report writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.
• Knowledge in Computer skills

SUCCESS FACTORS:

1. Commitment to local capacity building and the ability to engage local stakeholders in program design and implementation.
2. Ability to work simultaneously on multiple tasks and keeps to deadlines.
3. Knowledge and understanding of the Somali people’s culture and political set up.
4. Strong team player and effective communicator.
5. Willing to interact effectively with international and national personnel and other partners.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct eLearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

Application Procedure:

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply for this position and submit their applications (cover letter, updated CV and contacts of 3 professional referees) through https://www.mercycorps.org/careers/national only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

“Female candidates are strongly preferred to apply, and the candidate must have a good understanding and experience for the vacant position.’’

Note: Please be aware that your education certificates and employment background of the last 3 years will be verified by Mercy Corps during the recruitment process.

Deadline for Applications: March 31, 2022.

 

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