Duty Station

Beletweyne, Somalia, with frequent travel within the project’s target locations in Beletweyne District, Hiraan Region,

Job Title:

Senior FSL Project Officer

Department:

Program Implementation

Reporting to:

Project Manager/Program Director

Liaising with:

All DBG Staff, Donors and Beneficiaries, Community, Local authority and Line Ministries

Contract period

Minimum 6 months, with the possibility of extension but subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

Time Allocation

100%

Working hours

8 hours daily

About DBG:

Daryeel Bulsho Guud (DBG) – Community Care for All – is a local, non-political, and non-profit humanitarian and development organization. DBG is dedicated to saving lives and promoting dignity and self-reliance through impactful programs in health and nutrition, WASH, Protection Livelihoods and Food Security, education, and peacebuilding. With growing programmatic demands in WASH, Protection, and Emergency Response.

Learn more at: www.dbg.so

Purpose of the Position:

DBG is Planning to implement a food security and livelihood project in Beletweyne district of Hiran Region, Somalia and seeks to engage the services of a competent Senior Project Officer to assist the Program Manager in the coordination of the implementation of the Project.

Job Description

1. Key Responsibilities

Program Planning and Implementation

• Support the development and implementation of FSL activities including cash transfers, agricultural inputs distribution, vocational training, and income-generating activities.
• Conduct field assessments to identify needs and inform program design.
• Ensure activities are implemented according to work plans, technical standards, and budget.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Monitor project activities and gather data to measure progress against indicators.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on activity implementation, achievements, and challenges.
• Participate in baseline surveys, post-distribution monitoring, and impact assessments.

Community Engagement and Capacity Building

• Mobilize and engage community members, local leaders, and stakeholders in FSL activities.
• Provide training and support to beneficiaries on livelihood strategies, agricultural practices, or business skills.
• Promote community ownership and sustainability of interventions.

Coordination and Collaboration

• Coordinate with local authorities, NGOs, UN agencies, and relevant partners.
• Participate in sectoral coordination meetings (e.g., Food Security Cluster, Livelihood Working Group).
• Ensure integration with other sectors (WASH, Nutrition, Protection) where appropriate.

Procurement and Resource Management

• Support procurement processes by providing technical input on specifications and supplier selection.
• Monitor distribution of inputs and resources to ensure transparency and accountability.

Any other duties as assigned by the Project Manager/Coordinator

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Development, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in implementing food security and livelihood programs in humanitarian or development contexts.
• Experience in cash/voucher assistance, value chain development, or market-based programming is an asset.
• Strong understanding of participatory approaches and community engagement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Somali and English
• Willingness to travel to remote field locations and work under pressure.
• Clear understanding of Somalia’s security context and operation dynamics (Somali Nationals Preferred)
• Knowledge of Peace, gender and inclusion is an added advantage

Core Competencies

• Strong project planning, coordination, and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of food security frameworks (e.g., IPC).
• Ability to work under pressure and in remote or crisis-affected settings.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy (MS Office, Kobo/ODK, data analysis tools).

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their experience and qualifications to a.hussein@dbg.so by 5^th August 2025. Please include “Senior Project Officer Application” in the subject line.

DBG provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, origin, sex, age, marital status, physical disability, and any other status protected by law. As an equal-opportunity employer, DBG will recruit, hire, train and promote persons solely on their qualifications and abilities

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.