ECONOMIC SECURITY GENERALIST
(MICRO ECONOMIC INITIATIVES SPECIALIST)
NAIROBI
Fixed Term – 6 months
About the Job
The Economic Security (ECOSEC) Generalist conduct assessment, registration, monitoring and evaluation activities, including the provision of guidance and coaching of the EcoSec Field Officers (ECOSEC FOs) in data collection and analysis and reporting. S/he is responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual planning of MEI interventions in priority areas of the sub-delegations and its antennas and is also involved in the budget planning, follow ups and overall reporting.**
This is a national/resident position based in Nairobi with the frequent travel to Somalia.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Manages the overall implementation of MEI projects in Somalia in line with the adopted strategy and standard operating tools and procedures
· Ensures that the implementation of projects is in line with the adopted monthly, quarterly and annual operational plans and budgets**
· Monitors general economic and food security situation in Somalia and related trends, particularly in the priority areas of the delegation
· Provides regular updates on the findings of the economic and food security monitoring and proposes the relevant action and response
· Conducts field assessments, monitoring and evaluation activities based on the internal needs, adopted strategy and procedures
· Supervises, guides and coaches the EcoSec FOs and the Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) Relief and Livelihood Teams (RLT) involved in Micro Economic Initiatives (MEI) implementation on the key aspects of the project cycle
· Conducts data collection and analysis on MEI project, coaches involved field teams in this regard for specific interventions, and adjusts the data collection and analysis tools as required
· Monitors and provides the support on the community engagement of the involved EcoSec FOs and RLT and ensures integration of good practices for accountability towards beneficiaries
· Documents the lessons learned based on the monitoring findings and uses these to propose the adjustments at technical and strategic levels
· Ensures adequate coordination at the field level with the EcoSec FOs, field management, RLT branch teams, other ECOSEC team members and with other departments on the integration of MEI projects within the overall program/delegation strategy
· Conducts response analysis of different interventions (SWOT approach), associated risks and mitigation measures, including appropriateness and feasibility aspects
· Acts as a focal person of EcoSec at the field level within the rapid deployment teams (coordination, assessments, design, response and monitoring) in situations of emergency preparedness and response
· Monitors the progress of specific interventions and overall project against the pre-set objectives, operational plans and budget, makes necessary adjustments and provides regular reports on the monitoring findings as per the internal procedures
Minimum qualifications and required competencies
· Bachelors degree in Economics, Development studies, Sociology, Agriculture or Veterinary science
· 6 years’ overall experience, including 3 to 5 years' experience in a similar field of activity
· Comprehensive knowledge of and exposure to a wide range of humanitarian assistance and emergency relief
· Proven experience and skills in using data collection and analysis
· Excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills
· Proven team management, coaching and team motivation skills
· Project management experience
· Excellent knowledge of political, social, economic and cultural aspects in Somalia
· Excellent command of written and spoken English and Somali
· Computer proficiency especially in MS Office suite
We Offer
· A challenging job opportunity within a dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian organization
· Training and development opportunities
· A competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework
How to apply:
Apply by sending your cover letter and CV addressed to the Human Resources Manager, ICRC Somalia Delegation, on the email address sokrecruitment@icrc.org. Your cover letter must indicate your current salary and expected salary range. The closing date is 15th June 2021**.** Clearly indicate the position title ECOSEC Generalist (MEI Specialist), Nairobi in the subject line of your email.
Email Address: sokrecruitment@icrc.org
NOTE THAT ONLY EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Any enquiries about the position should be addressed to *sokrecruitment@icrc.org.***
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