Job Opportunity as a Civic Engagement & Governance Officer from IRC in Somalia
By: International Rescue Committee (IRC)Last update:
Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
SpecialityPolitical Science and International Relations, Other
SkillsStrong planning skills., مهارات التواصل, organizational skills, مهارات التنظيم, مهارات التفاوض, − Excellent communication skills. , مهارات العرض التقديمي, مهارات التخطيط, Excellent presentation skills, Strong Problem Solving and negotiation skills
Age
- No specific age required
Years of Experience
- 3-5
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Job Type
- Full time
Job FieldsCommunity and Social Services Jobs
Job locationSomalia
Needed documentsCV, Cover Letter
Deadline2023-10-21
Opportunity description
IRC offers a full-time jobopportunity for the position of Civic Engagement & Governance Officer who will be responsible for the design, implementation, and monitoring of the IRC’s community peacebuilding interventions in Galmudug, Banadir, and Southwest State as well as other regions within Somalia as deemed necessary. This position will closely work with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL) team as well as local CSOs and community leaders to develop and administer community public awareness campaigns and debates to promote knowledge sharing and empowerment in peacebuilding processes.
Duties & responsibilities
You will be mainly responsible for:
- Program Reporting & Compliance
- Support the Peacebuilding & Governance team in implementing peacebuilding and community cohesion activities.
- Support the Peacebuilding & Governance team in compiling program outputs for reports and compliance documents, including financial management and spending.
- Support the Peacebuilding & Governance team with coordination activities and communicating with all stakeholders on implementation progress across all target locations.
- Attend meetings to discuss program reporting and compliance progress as well as provide updates on spending plans, workplans and reporting timelines.
- Create communications materials and human-interest stories of beneficiaries.
- Provide support to the Governance Sector’s Business Development on inputs for new project proposals, concept notes, and other applications for Peacebuilding and Governance funding opportunities as applicable.
- Program Implementation
- Ensures all program needs and plans are met on time in accordance with IRC and donors’ standards.
- Ensure timely and effective implementation of Peacebuilding activities in all target locations, including new locations that might arise as a result of expanded IRC program activities.
- Provide capacity-building support and training to local peace committees to improve gender equity and social inclusion.
- Monitor progress towards implementation of Peacebuilding activities in all target locations.
- Learning
- Support the development of a peacebuilding learning agenda across all locations during the inception phase of the projects.
- Monitor progress towards the learning agenda and support with the compilation and creation of learning outputs from all partners.
- Work closely with the IRC MEAL Officer to ensure all activities are implemented according to plan.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
Eligibility criteria
You must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Peace and Conflict Prevention, Public Administration, Developmental Studies, Social Sciences, or related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience designing and implementing relevant professional experience working on peacebuilding, social cohesion, early warning systems, or governance projects in Somalia.
- A particular understanding of conflict dynamics in the Galmudug region.
- Strong communication skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships and key partnerships.
- Demonstrated innovation and success in partner capacity-strengthening and in participatory, flexible, and gender-sensitive programming and implementation.
- Strong commitment to capacity building of national staff and civil society with a willingness to adopt a participatory and consultative approach.
- Experience with gender and conflict-sensitive programming and implementation.
- Planning & organizing, a good team player, and ability to work under difficult conditions in the field.
- Adhere to the IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies.
- Time management and good presentation skills.
- Negotiation skills and ability to work independently.
- Ability to work within a multicultural environment.
About IRC:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries, it restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
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