Generic Responsibilities

• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines.

• Assist a range of support with the implementation of the LFS portfolio according to plan of action.

• Implements independently procedures and activities within own function or core competency as delegated.

• Responsible for organizing and delivery of tasks in line with priorities and standards.

• Develop and maintain knowledge of the specialist area of work in which technical assistance and support is being provided, to be most effective in supporting the team.

• Use initiative in day-to-day problem solving in line with agreed procedures, priorities, and standards for the area of work.

• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.

• Ensure proper filing of documents according to NRC policy.

Specific Responsibilities

• Involve and inform the communities and community leaders about the activities

• Prepare weekly activity plans and submit weekly updates on achievement

• Work for the procurement, development, and distribution of materials and equipment are timely and according to the procedure

• Assist with training of the incentive workers and closely support and monitor their works 

• To plan and monitor the project activities in collaboration with the teams such as field assessments, market price monitoring, cash transfer, distribution of LFS inputs (agricultural seeds, tools, IGA materials)

• Prepare the required documentation of the project according to the operational plan and M&E plan

• To conduct regular meetings with beneficiaries, community management committees, local authorities, and partners on the distribution arrangement food production, IGA development, and other relevant issues.

• To contribute to the implementation of the project activities at the local level, in close collaboration with the communities, partners, and local authorities.

• To work closely with local organizations (VSO, NRDEP, etc.).

• Contribute to the introduction of new technology, methods, and approaches to improve the quality of the activities.

• To assist the LFS project team in the identification of new projects and new areas of intervention. 

Generic professional competencies:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience from working with livelihood or food security as a Technical Assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context.

• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.

• B.Sc./BA degree in agriculture, or other related fields

• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.

• Good knowledge of English, both written and verbal

• Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Goo.d knowledge of the area and context in IDPs in Somali Region

• Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in local languages.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Local language

• Understanding of various donors requirement

• To work under pressure

  Behavioral competencies

• Managing resources to optimize results

• Managing performance and development

• Analyzing

• Handling insecure environments

• Empowering and building trust

• Working with people 

 Application procedure

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to send application letter together with updated curriculum vitae that includes contact details of three work-related referees using below link.

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Applications should be submitted latest by July 15, 2024 at 5:00 pm.

NB: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply!