Country: Somalia
Closing date: 03 Mar 2019
ECONOMIC SECURITY GENERALIST
(ECOSEC TEAM LEADER)
MOGADISHU
About the Job
The Economic Security (EcoSec) Generalist manages the implementation of the EcoSec programs in Banadir and Lower Shabelle regions in line with the adopted strategy and standard operating tools and procedures. He/she is involved in programs planning, budgeting, assessment, design, response, monitoring and reporting. And acts as the Team leader for the EcoSec resident staff based in Mogadishu
This is resident/National position based in Mogadishu.
Duties and Responsibilities
Monitors general economic/food security situation and related trends in Banadir and Lower Shabelle regions
Provides regular updates on the findings of the economic/food security monitoring and proposes the relevant action/response as required
Ensures that the implementation is in line with the adopted monthly, quarterly and annual operational plans and budgets
Conducts data collection and analysis on EcoSec interventions and coaches involved Somalia Red Crescent Society (SRCS) Relief and Livelihood Teams(RLT) in this regard
Monitors the progress of specific interventions against the pre-set objectives, operational plans and budget, makes necessary adjustments and provides regular reports on the monitoring findings
Monitors and provides the support on the community engagement of the involved RLTs, and ensures integration of good practices concerning the 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 respective EcoSec Field Officers, field management team, RLT branch teams, including other departments on the integration of EcoSec projects within the overall program/delegation strategy
Conducts field assessments, monitoring and review activities based on the internal needs, adopted strategy and procedures
Supervises, guides and coaches the involved SRCS RLTs on assessment, monitoring and evaluation activities, ensuring that these are conducted in line with the standard procedures
Adjusts the assessment and monitoring activities at the field level, including the related internal tools, based on the observed needs
Conducts response analysis of different interventions, associated risks and mitigation measures, including appropriateness and feasibility aspects
Minimum qualifications and required competencies
University degree in Economics, Development studies, Sociology or Agriculture/Veterinary science
6 years’ experience in a similar field of activity
Comprehensive knowledge of and exposure to a wide range of humanitarian assistance, emergency relief and related protection issues
Training capability in economic security relief and recovery/resilience projects
Proven experience and skills in using data collection and analysis methods
Excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills
Proven team management and motivation skills
Ability to create a focused learning environment at all levels regardless of the audience
Excellent planning, organizational and reporting skills
Very good knowledge of political, social, economic and cultural aspects in Somalia
Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali
How to apply:
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 your expected salary range. The closing date is 3rd March 2019. Please indicate the position title in the subject line of your email message. Any incomplete applications will be disregarded.
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.