Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been present in Somalia
since early 2004 and has since expanded its programme to Kenya in 2006 and to
Ethiopia in 2011.
Since 2004, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has demonstrated
a regional competence and expertise in working with displaced
populations.
The Regional Office is based in Nairobi, Kenya with offices and
operations in Somalia (Puntland, Somaliland and Mogadishu), Kenya (Dadaab and
Molo) and Ethiopia (Addis Ababa and Dolo Ado).
Position Vacant: Project Officer – Food Security & Distribution (1 Position)
Reporting to: Project Manager – Food Security & Distribution
Duty Station: Dadaab
Duration of Contract: ASAP to 31st December 2012 (with possible extension)
Main Responsibilities & Responsibilities
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Support the development, implementation and monitoring of the
General Food distribution project and Food Security and distribution sector
activities
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Manage general food distribution project activities including
storage, movement and distribution at the refugee camps with the support of
Project Assistants
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Supervise the GFD team and report on the general food
distribution project activities.
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Provide required project and progress reports, both narrative
and financial, to Project Manager and donors, including the weekly, bi-weekly
and monthly reports. Assist with preparation of proposals & budgets.
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Liaison with relevant authorities and communities at field level
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Develop M&E tools together with the Project Manager, M&E
Officer and Project Assistants
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Assist the Project assistants and project staff in carrying out
the daily activities, supervise them and assist them in collection of the
M&E data and provide the required data to Project Manager and M&E
Officer
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Design the post distribution and baseline survey forms/tools and
conduct/supervise the survey
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Based on needs, design training contents and methodology
according to the guidelines given by the PM ensuring that appropriate
measurement criteria relating to input, process, output and outcomes are in
place.
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Ensure overall quality assurance and control of all FSD project
activities
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In liaison with the Project Manager ensure that financial,
administration and logistic requirements of the project are arranged
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Any other assignment as may be required/assigned by the PM.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience required:
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Degree in Social sciences with focus/background on food security
and supply / logistics and livelihoods or related area
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Minimum 3 year experience in relevant field, preferably in a
refugee setup
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Ability to work independently in a result oriented multi-tasking
and multi-cultural environment and manage conflicting priorities.
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Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including
the ability to explain and present technical information and write good reports
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Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain
effective partnerships and working relations with sensitivity and respect for
diversity.
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Fluency in written and spoken English is essential; fluency in
Somali or Kiswahili is highly desirable.
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Ability to work and live in a fairly insecure and harsh
environment.
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Keen in ensuring accuracy and precision in all his/her works.
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Good understanding of various donors’ requirements
Deadline for Applications: 11th
May 2012
Applications should be submitted to: Norwegian Refugee Council, Email Address: recruitment_nb@som.nrc.no
The Norwegian Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer, with no discrimination in terms of sex, age, religion, ethnic origin or political affiliation.
However, female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.
