Requisition ID: req37426
Job Title: ERD Assistant
Sector: Food Security
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Dhusamareeb, Somalia
Job Description
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The ERD assistant will work under the direct supervision of the ERD officer. ERD assistant is the field-level position for ERD programming. The assistant position will spend most of his/her time in the field, identifying target communities, establishing relationships with community leaders, overseeing field-level operations, such as the delivery of materials, registration of complaints, payment to beneficiaries and generally over planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of ERD programs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Under the supervision of the ERD officer, undertake the timely implementation of all ERD related activities of IRC ‘s livelihoods programs.
- Assist the ERD officer in conducting field-based needs assessments and in the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the pastoral livelihood programs in Galgadud or other field offices.
- To assist in selecting communities/villages that IRC intends to work with the help of community elders and local authorities to ensure smooth running of IRC activities in terms of security, accessibility, collaboration and etc.
- Provide timely reports of activity progress, monitoring visits and assessments as may be required from time to time.
- Actively participate in community mobilization including organizing community meetings; beneficiary selection, liaise directly with communities, elders, and local authorities, as well as other agencies operational in Galgaduud, regularly to ensure coordination and effective implementation of activities.
- Draft Monthly, Quarterly and Annual project progress reports and submit to the field officer highlighting progress of activities, challenges, and recommendations on way forward Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications
·At least a Diploma in Agriculture, Livestock production, Community development or any other closely related discipline.
·Demonstrated experience in community mobilization and training
·At least 1-2 years’ experience working with pastoral communities preferably in Somalia.
·Ability to multi-task and effectively handle stressful situations.
·Excellent verbal and written communication skills (fluency in both English and Somali required).
·Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with a team.
·Proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, EXCEL spreadsheets, e-mail, etc.
·Ability and willingness to work and travel throughout Somalia, particularly in Galgaduud.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
Commitment, punctuality, proactive, a good team player, ability to work under difficult conditions in the field, trustworthy, honesty, etc
All IRC staff are required to adhere to THE IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies.
Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with communities and stakeholders
Standards of Professional Conduct:
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons, and several others.
Gender Equality:
IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
Diversity and Inclusion:
at IRC, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Organizations that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, physical or mental ability, nationality, and perspective are validated to be better organizations. More importantly, creating a safe workspace environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best is the right thing to do. So, bring your whole self to work.
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IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. In keeping with our core values of Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality, IRC strives to maintain a work environment built on mutual respect in which all individuals treat each other professionally, and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment. IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of IRC Persons in any work setting. All IRC staff, wherever they are located, are accountable for creating an environment free of discrimination, harassment, bullying, and retaliation
