The NRC Somalia Country Programme is part of the NRC Horn of Africa, Yemen, Uganda and South Sudan regional mission. Operations in the region began in Somali land in 2004, expanded to Puntland in 2006, South Central Somalia and Kenya in 2007.Since 2011, five more programmes have been established in the region: Ethiopia, Yemen, Djibouti, South Sudan & Uganda. Prioritized activities focus on shelter construction; water, hygiene and sanitation; education; food security; protection and information, counselling and legal Assistance (ICLA). The Regional Office is situated in Kenya (Nairobi), with a country office in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Juba (South Sudan), Mogadishu (Somalia), Sana’a (Yemen), Djibouti and Adjumani (Uganda)
Candidates can ONLY apply online by going through the “VACANCIES” link at www.nrc.no
Email and paper applications will not be considered.
Email and paper applications will not be considered.
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners/employees and to check that its partners/employees have not been involved in illegal activities. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.
NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners/employees and to check that its partners/employees have not been involved in illegal activities. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.
Job purpose:
The purpose of the officer position is day to day implementation of the Food Security Project in Sanaag region.
The purpose of the officer position is day to day implementation of the Food Security Project in Sanaag region.
Job description
- Participate in activity planning, coordination and execution of the Food security for increasing access to food for vulnerable households and market price monitoring activities
- Responsible the FSL operational activities; and field assessments, market price monitoring, distributions of vouchers, and redemption of voucher in Sanaag.
- Regularly monitor and review the overall commodity movements such as food deliveries, storage, transport and distribution at the site, verifying if the amounts received have been properly recorded as suitable, damaged or suspected to be damaged
- Assist in the implementation of the plans of action, review achievement and constraints, and provide feedback accordingly
- Remain alert to identify and appropriately report any emerging FSFV issues
- Represent NRC in Sector and Cluster meetings in the Sanaag Area
- Ensure that all documentation of the Project is promptly and correctly filled and archived as necessary
- Carry out weekly market price monitoring to determine market impacts
- Prepare weekly, biweekly and monthly reports and also assessment reports as appropriate
- Supervise, train and appraise the FS Project Assistants.
Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Required
Generic professional competencies:
- University degree preferably in agriculture, nutrition, social sciences, development studies or other relevant discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant working experience with at least 2 years with a humanitarian program
- Experience from working as a Project Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analysis skills (qualitative and qualitative)
- Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Good understanding of complex emergencies and crisis contexts
- Flexible and creative
- Strong organizational and logistical skills
- Goal oriented with ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
- Ability and willingness to work and live in challenging conditions
- Excellent computer skills.
Education field
- Social sciense
- Agricultural / Forestry / Aquaculture
Education level
- College / University, Bachelor’s degree
Personal qualities
Behavioral competencies, these are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. The following are essential for this position:
- Handling insecure environments
- Managing resources to optimize results
- Empowering and building trust
- Managing performance and development
- Planning and delivering results
We offer
- Commencement: As soon as possible
- Contract Duration: up to end of 2016 with the possibility of extension
- Duty Station: Erigavo
- Travels: With frequent travel to field of operations
- Salary/Benefits: According to NRC’s general directions.
- All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable
Deadline for application:
The deadline for application submission is Tuesday May 10th 2016
