Re-Advert: Program Officer – Kismayo, Jubaland, Somalia

RE ADVERT: Program Officer

Position Title: Program Officer

Location: Kismayo

Position Status: Full-time, Regular

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Program / Department Summary

Mercy Corps has been present in Somalia since 2005, responding to emergency needs stemming from conflict and displacement, while continuing work to build more resilient, peaceful, and productive communities in Puntland, Somaliland, Galmudug, Hirshabelle, Banadir Regional Administration, South-West and Jubbaland States. The current country situation is seeing an increase of emergency activities resulted by recurrent floods, drought and the insecurity around life-saving food, water, hygiene programs coupled with ongoing humanitarian programs around economic opportunity and development, youth & education, and reintegration of returnees.

General Position Summary

The Program Officer is a member of SEAM Program – Somalia Emergency Assistance and Early Market Recovery (SEAM II) Program, funded by The US Bureau of Humanitarian Affairs (BHA), working under the supervision of the Program Team Lead. S/he will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality program interventions (including WASH; Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security; and Economic Recovery & Market System) across multiple grants; engaging actively with the cluster coordination mechanisms locally and nationally. The position includes developing tools for planning, assessment and intervention monitoring; building community participation into project design and implementation; ensuring design of high quality interventions and their implementation designing training modules and delivering trainings for Mercy Corps’ staff, and designing and supervising baseline and end line surveys. The project Officer is overall responsible for the day today implementation of the SEAM II project activities; lead internal and external coordination at local level; build local authority and community relationship; lead in community mobilization, studies and dissemination of information to communities; lead in developing area-level monthly, quarterly and annual donor reports and ensure 4W matrices for each sector are completed and shared with the respective cluster focal persons and in this case sector specialists. S/he will have to show full adherence to Mercy Corps procedures and security protocols.

Essential Job Functions

1. Be the focal person for Mercy Corps in Kismaayo District for the SEAM Program and therefore coordinate any other functions that require representation of the program.
2. Assist the Project Team Lead in the development of annual activity and procurement work plans as well as budgets based on expected year-end outputs, and assist in the close monitoring of activities and disbursements.
3. Apply Mercy corps programming tools and policies as explained in the Results Management Guide. Keep abreast of MC programming practices and maintain an optimum level of knowledge by continuous learning.
4. Contribute to the wide dissemination and visibility of project achievements. Support mechanisms for exchange of information, experience and lessons learned at the local and national levels.
5. Archive the beneficiary lists and reports in hard copies in appropriately labeled files
6. Work with the Program Team Lead to track that task-based monitoring is performed, according to the activity schedule;
7. Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission
8. Conduct other duties as assigned by the line manager or Mercy Corps in general.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: N/A

ACCOUNTABILITY

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Program Team Lead

WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: All Staff

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Relevant qualification in the field of the non-profit entities and ability to be multitasked and experience in working effectively with minimum supervision.
2. At least three years of work experience with an NGO in a similar capacity, one operating in Kismayo will be highly desirable.
3. Knowledge of the Somalia legal and tax system regarding NGO operation is desired.
4. Experience in dealing with people, directly and make them understand the processes

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: April 3, 2022.

 

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