About ZOA

ZOA works with committed and motivated staff in serving millions of people affected by poverty, disaster, injustice and conflicts. Through the efforts of our dedicated staff, we are able to bring Signs of Hope and to support people who suffer due to armed conflict or natural disasters by helping them to rebuild their livelihoods.

We value our employees and offer a wide range of benefits to meet the specific needs of our staff and their families.

Purpose:

The Community and government engagement officer will support the program coordinator in liaising with the local community and local government authorities to ensure the project can be implemented as per schedule and scope, addressing the day to day concerns of the refugees and host community is as well as updating on project’s progress, project’s plans

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Facilitate the smooth liaison between refugees, host communities, ARRA, UNHCR, Dolo Ado Woreda and Bokolmayo Woreda by maintaining regular contact and networking
• Set up and organize meetings for ZOA and or with any other agencies or person if so requested, including organizing meeting spaces;
• Maintain detailed and accurate record of meetings including agendas, meeting minutes, follow-up/action points. Details of meeting held or cancelled should also be maintained
• Ensure that communities at different camps are kept abreast of the project developments and communication channels remain open with the communities
• Respond to community concerns by ensuring that they are brought to the attention of the project and facilitate the process of resolving the issue
• Ensure good relationship is enhanced among all stakeholders with the project
• Responsible for ensuring all project documents and records are maintained
• Report to the program coordinator on a daily and weekly basis on community issues and the project’s performance in relation to those issues
• Keep up with the weekly and daily developments of the project
• Forward questions about the project from community leaders from refugees and host communities to appropriate government authorities and the program Coordinator
• Perform other duties as may be assigned

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor Degree in relevant field e.g. Economic/ Development Studies /Social Science;
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in communication and liaison, interpreting /translation related fields required;
• Experience working with national and international organizations that are contributing to the reconstruction and development in Afghanistan is a significant advantage;
• Experience working for Somali Regional Administration and or ARRA is plus
• Excellent knowledge of both written and oral English and Somali Language is required;

Key Competencies

• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and direction;
• Capable of working with others in a participatory and capacity building manner;
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent contacts with colleagues, government officials, community representatives and contractors;
• Self-motivated, versatile and adaptable to different cultures and people;
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work schedules;
• Strong community liaison, mobilization and negotiation skills required;
• Working knowledge of MS Office Applications required;
• Fluent in both oral and written English;

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply via ethiojobs.net by sending your CV and a motivation letter indicating your suitability for this position to before the due date

Please provide at least 3 references related to your previous employment listed in your CV or motivation letter. 

Applicants should submit their up to date CV, and a cover letter of no more than one page in which they outline why they are applying and why they believe that they are the best candidate for the position of Community and Government Engagement Officer  in Melkadida with reference to the job description. Applicants who send a generic cover letter will not be considered for short listing.

Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment. It is our aim to inform candidates of their status in the recruitment process within 4 weeks after the vacancy has closed. A written test will be part of the recruitment procedure. Documents that do not match the profile above will not be considered. Internal candidates will have priority, in case of similar results.