JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title:                          Accountability Officer
Department:                    Support – Risk and Control Unit
Reports to:                      Somalia Team Leader – Line
Risk Management and Compliance Officer – Functional
Supervises:                     Accountability assistant and Community Accountability Focal Staff
Duty Station:                  Somalia

JOB SUMMARY
The Accountability Officer will ensure that accountability and compliance with all relevant guidelines and legislations as stipulated by LWF, donors/funders, the Global Accountability Framework, host country and other relevant bodies are adhered to by supporting, training, tracking and implementing appropriate mechanisms.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Support the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of LWF accountability framework and ensure its integration across all projects and project cycle(s).
•    Review accountability systems periodically and ensure that they are in keeping with accepted standards/practice, as well as proposed updates that may be necessary through Somalia Team Leader and the Risk Management and Compliance Officer.
•    Build capacity of project teams and community members on principles of accountability based on LWF Code of Conduct, PSEA, Fraud and Corruption, Abuse of Power and other related frameworks.
•    Assist in management, implementation and improvement of complaints and feedback mechanism through implementation of related logistical and administrative duties to ensure complaints are received and the stipulated feedback mechanism is operational.
•    Prepare reports of activities, evaluations, recommendations or decisions for review by the relevant internal parties for corrective action to be taken.
•    Participate in internal and external meetings, as well as identify opportunities for partner collaboration as appropriate.
•    Carry out relevant tasks related to accountability as assigned by the Somalia Team Leader and the Risk Management and Compliance Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Community Development, Anthropology or related Social Science       discipline.
•    Proven experience of minimum 3 years working with humanitarian and development programme.
•    Experience gained with an international NGO will be an added advantage.
•    An impeccable professional standard of ethics as well as the willingness and ability to implement             accountability activities within the LWF World Service essential.
•    Certification in Accountability for Affected Population or other relevant certifications is an added advantage
COMPETENCIES
•    Excellent computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, use of internet and email
•    Proven experience of using Project Cycle tool in the humanitarian sector.
•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills including influencing negotiation and pragmatism.
•    Experience in Training of Trainers/Facilitation skills (TOT/TOF).
•    Strong analytical, facilitation and documentation experience with humanitarian programmes.
•    Excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to liaise with a variety of people successfully and effectively          in  a multicultural set up.
•    Experience in Training of Trainers/Facilitation skills (TOT & TOF)
•    Ability to work independently.
•    Fluent in written and spoken English.

LWF/WS Kenya Somali Program core values:
•    Dignity and justice
•    Compassion and commitment
•    Respect for diversity
•    Inclusion and participation
•    Transparency and accountability

KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Internal & External
Management Team, Sector Heads, Implementing Staff   Partners, Contractors, Suppliers, Donors, Community Members, Working Groups – Anti-Fraud, Corruption and PSEA    Government authorities and especially LWF Somalia’s line ministries, Partners NGO/INGO, Community networks/structures, Local partners, Local leaders, religious leaders.

“LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. LWF/DWS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.”

NB: The position is open for Somalia Nationals only and subject for funding opportunity.

Closing Date:22nd November 2024

Early applications is encouraged as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the advertising period.

Throughout its recruitment processes for any job position, LWF does not ask for any fees, and applicants should not pay any money to anyone. We advise the public to exercise due diligence when applying for employment with LWF and when asked to pay any money to anyone to secure a job with us. Such instances are cases of fraud and should be reported to us immediately through email at complaints.kenyasomalia@lutheranworld.org or at our toll-free contact 0800721270